If you follow us on social media, which you really should, we have some great content; if I do say so myself, you’ll know that one of our big focuses lately has been our bags in the wild series (TikTok here and Instagram here).
This is where different photographers across the globe and I grab some video content of the bags people carry in their daily lives, not in staged paparazzi photos. Since I create a lot of the content myself, I see the trends in bags, and I can tell you that one of the bags I see the most being worn by the more active crowd is this simple (and perpetually sold out) Lululemon Belt Bag. The once loathed but now highly embraced designer Belt Bag has a home in the handbag world.
Now I am not knocking this specific bag (the Lululemon version). The $38 price tag is ideal, the quality is probably very good for what you are looking for, but I am someone that doesn’t want to fit into the mold of what every other person has. In fact, even with my designer bags, if I have a bag in my collection that I see more people carrying, I tend to push it far back in my closet and reach for something else. There’s this fine line between seeing a bag and becoming enthralled with it and seeing a bag too much and feeling like it’s oversaturated. I personally find the Lululemon Belt bag oversaturated (don’t hate me).
Of course, I will find the other designer belt bag options (I also love calling these a belt bag versus a bum bag, it just sounds nicer – and don’t get me started on “fanny pack”!). A friend of mine was asking me about a good belt bag to use for walks, and when she’s out with her boys, we landed on Prada for her (which has a few options). But then I looked into more, and thankfully (or not so thankfully because here I am on a Friday looking at highly overpriced nylon belt bags), there are plenty of options.
Prada Belt Bags are Supreme
I always think of Prada first when it comes to a designer Nylon bag; this is an area where Prada shines. Their nylon bag quality is superb and matches the brand ethos very closely. Carrying a Prada Nylon bag just makes sense, and these are a few of my favorites. You can also see Kaitlin, who used her Prada Belt Bag on her recent trip to Israel, and she is helping sell me on this bag even more.
But wait, Bottega Veneta Makes a Nylon Belt Bag too
Then I found that Bottega Veneta added what they call Tech Cassette bags, in three sizes, and just take my credit card; this is where I think I am going. I told Vlad that I need something to carry my phone, credit card, and a water bottle when I go for walks or even longer bike rides with the kids, and I have found my match. Bottega offers various colors and three sizes, and since the bag is nylon, it will be lightweight and easy to wipe down.
More Designer Belt Bag options
There are other options for designer belt bags as well, though I feel these are a bit logo heavy. The other thing I want to note is many of these show up in the men’s category, but I don’t think a belt bag (or any bag) is inherently for men or women. It’s just for someone who loves the style and finds use with it. What do you think?
I only wear them to walk the dog. And since that’s seldom a high-fashion activity, I have an inexpensive (read: cheap) black no-name one that’s comfortable and holds the essentials. I just don’t see any value to buying a totally generic looking black belt bag even if Prada or Burberry has slapped their label on it.
Fannypacks are never a good look even though we now call them beltbags
PRADA always seems to be timeless.
Never been a big fan of the beltbag (fanny pack) – the last thing I need is to draw attention to my waistline! Appreciate the hands-free practical aspects of the beltbag though. Thks for the article!
The Balenciaga is very cool. I could see myself rocking a handbag but not a Fanny pack. This trend never grew on me.
I would never ever pay that amount for a bum/fanny/belt bag. The $40 lululemon one suits me just fine. I don’t care if all the ladies and gents from 10-80 are carrying. It’s a utily belt.
So, I didn’t want to want the Lulu Lemon belt bag…until I got it. It’s just so good. BUT, I strongly agree that it’s over-saturated. I still carry it all the time because I love how easy it is and I don’t have to be precious with it. If I were going to spend the money for a designer one, the Bottega is where my money would go — I love the look!
I get it, I do! When I saw it was under $40, I was like duh, of course! It’s just that I see it EVERYWHERE and something about that kinda gets me. And I would absolutely get the BV one as well, it’s so cool.
Kaitlin’s shorts are perfection, is it possible to identify which brand that is? Thanks, they should look great with the BV you have inspired me to look for.
Thank you! These are them, Nike! I bought them specifically for the hike I did in Israel and they worked out great. I’m thinking of getting in another color.
Hi! Can you tell me the specific Prada belt bag you have? I bought one but it seems too big. Yours looks just right! Thanks!
Thanks for the link Kaitlin! Its great that they are fleece.
all of these “belt-bags” can be worn across the shoulder? (like the girl in the pic up top?)
Yes! Majority of all belt bags that I found in the nylon category are men’s, which means a longer adjustable strap as well.
I am SO glad you ran this story. I have a ton of moms friends with the Lulu belt bag and I wanted to be a little different. Didn’t know BV had them as well. Thanks for putting this list together.
The BV bag is amazing! Never knew they made a belt bag. Is the strap long enough to crossbody 🙏🙏 or just the belt at the waist??
Prada re nylon the second one. Just simple