Back in the day I wore a fanny pack—usually while rollerblading. My fanny pack then was leather (or was it Gore-Tex?) and friends made fun of me because of the assertively nerdy way I insisted it on ...

Few accessories carry the controversy and the strong cultural imprint of the belt bag—also known as the bum bag, waist bag, fanny pack, or hip pouch. From its origins in the ’80s, when it was largely ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In recent years, the fanny pack—also known as the bum bag or belt bag—has reentered the trend cycle, ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Learn more about our policies and reviews. A waist bag, or a fanny ...

Kate Huling, the leather designer behind Marlow Goods, repeats the phrase back at me over the phone, questioning it. Turning it over. And then she laughs — really laughs. The whole concept is just so ...

It was not irony that led me into the hip-hugging embrace of a fanny pack this past spring. I get it, though. It’s that whole so-bad-it’s-good, geek-chic, dad vibes thing. But I wasn’t trying to make ...

Unlike other fashion accessories, we often select purses based on their functionality. Jewelry, sunglasses, and shoes are usually chosen once the outfit is complete, but a bag requires more thought.