The fanny pack, a symbol of 80s pop culture and practical travel, has staged a triumphant return to the fashion scene. Once primarily associated with athletes and adventurers, the fanny pack, with its gorpcore origins, wasn’t always considered cool. But now, it’s fully embraced the fashion codes, bridging the gap between sporty and elegant and transitioning from the runway to street style.
After a brief appearance in Antonio Marras and Tod’s Spring/Summer 2024 collections, the fanny pack returned in full force for Spring/Summer 2025. Designers showcased a diverse range of styles, from clean and classic to logo-emblazoned, monogrammed, and crafted from technical fabrics, leather, or canvas. The most notable variation is in size: from medium to maxi, replacing the traditional crossbody bag, or micro, mimicking the trendy belt bag style.
Daniel Lee, in his London Fashion Week show at the National Theatre, featured crescent-shaped fanny packs in suede or soft nappa leather adorned with the brand’s iconic check pattern. Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior Spring/Summer 2025 collection, presented in the heart of the Rodin Museum, celebrated sports, an integral part of Monsieur Christian Dior’s fashion universe. The fanny pack naturally integrated into this collection, showcasing a sporty chic aesthetic, with a medium or oversized silhouette, crafted in black leather with a contrasting logo.
Louis Vuitton, a leader in leather goods, saw Nicolas Ghesquière pairing evening pumps with sporty accessories, including the fanny pack, which can be worn across the body. This design embodied the house’s signature style: the iconic damier check, invented by Louis Vuitton in the late 19th century, and the timeless monogram.
