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Emerging Trend: 70s-Style Saddle Flap Bags

The fashion industry has decided the 70s are A Thing again whether we like it or not, and although tan suede and flared jeans are not my particular cup of tea, the era’s aesthetic resurgence has brought about at least one good thing: the return of the saddle bag.

Saddle bags are characterized by top flaps and curved bottoms, and they’re a particularly functional way to carry your stuff. Most of them are medium-sized, which means that they’re big enough to carry everything you need without being bulky, and they generally fasten securely and allow for either shoulder or cross-body carry. Because the look has been around for ever, many of these bags won’t look too trendy when the 70s cycle back out of style in favor of some other decade.

Even if you’re not on the boho bandwagon, many of these bags are worth a look; the style has become so popular among designers that plenty of options exist for those who prefer something more modern or minimal. Also, because of the saddle bag’s simplicity, many attractive options can be found with three-figure price tags.

Alexander Wang Lia Crus Leather Saddle Bag
$825 via Saks

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APC Luxembourg Crossbody Bag
$452 via MATCHESFASHION.COM

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Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Flap Messenger Bag
$2,000 via Saks

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Chloé Marcie Nude Crossbody Bag
$839 via MATCHESFASHION.COM

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Coach Dakotah Shoulder Bag
$425 via Coach

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Gucci Lady Web Suede Shoulder Bag
$2,100 via Gucci

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Jerome Dreyfuss Nestor Saddle Bag
$1,335 via Shopbop

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Jil Sander Robin Crossbody Bag
$1,820 via Forzieri

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Madewell Woven Flap Saddle Bag
$168 via Shopbop

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Mansur Gavriel Mini Crossbody Bag
$425 via Moda Operandi

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MICHAEL Michael Kors Bedford Medium Flap Bag
$248 via Macy’s

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Rachel Comey Wicker Crossbody Bag
$398 via Anthropologie

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Rag & Bone Bradbury Flap Bag
$695 via Saks

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Saint Laurent Snap Shoulder Bag
$1,490 via MATCHESFASHION.COM

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Tommy Hilfiger Emma Suede Python Shoulder Bag
$73 via Macy’s

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Tory Burch Toggle Messenger Bag
$475 via Shopbop

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Vanessa Bruno La Scala Shoulder Bag
$925 via Anthropologie

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