
Ro says she especially likes the pocket in the front with cardholders, which lets her grab her credit card without having to dig. “What makes it convenient for baby use is what makes it great for everyday life: Everything you need is easily accessible, and it’s small enough to not get in the way,” she adds.

LULU FANNY PACK PLUS
Material: Vegan leather | Closure: Buckle closure | Strap length: 33–49 inchesĪfter being sent this diaper bag–fanny pack combo by Kibou last April, it has become Strategist senior writer Lauren Ro’s “go-to.” While it’s technically meant to act as a compact replacement for a diaper bag - it has space for diapers, a waterproof pocket for wipes, plus a built-in changing mat in the back - she has begun using it as her everyday bag, she says. To find the most stylish (but still functional) fanny packs, we asked more than a dozen fashionable people, including models, photographers, stylists, and some of our own writers and editors, for their favorites. “Make it completely hands free, and it’s a no-brainer.” And the bright-neon nylon fanny packs of yesteryear are still here - but you’re more likely to see them in styles similar to the latest “It” bag: Take Coach’s suede and leather one, for example, or even this jacquard option from Dior. “Gone are the days of bulky wallets and carrying around an entire vanity’s worth of makeup - a phone, card wallet, lip gloss, keys, and your mask is all you need,” says stylist Lauren Messiah. There’s a good reason it has made such a transcendent comeback: Much like the Crocs renaissance, a fanny pack is, simply put, practical. Now it’s just as common to see one as you would a backpack, gym bag, status tote, or cross-body. Once mocked as a tourist trope, the fanny pack - also known as a belt bag, bum bag, or even waist pack - has become a must-have.
