Spoiler alert: J.Lo recently carried her ultra rare Himalayan Birkin to the gym. If you’re anxious to see the photo evidence check back in with us for tomorrow’s edition of celeb bags. I almost couldn’t believe my eyes when I first spotted the picture and in a matter of minutes a range of emotions came over me. First I felt shocked and appalled—WHO on earth carries a bag that costs THAT much to the gym? Then I just sort of accepted the whole debacle as a fact of the fab life. She is J.Lo after all. And though a Birkin is just not my style, I can relate to the urge to carry a stylish bag to the gym. For many a workout is just one stop on a long train of errands. When you’re running from place to place you want a bag that’s practical, but any fashion lover will understand the need to still feel stylish. So today I’ve got a whole slew of bags that are practical enough to carry to your favorite workout (read: they’ll fit your S’Well bottle and clean easily!) without sacrificing style. So go ahead and accessorize your athleisure, and if you never *actually* make it to the gym I won’t tell.
Burberry Logo Print Tri-Tone Nylon Backpack ($1,290)
Prada Canvas Trimmed PVC Tote ($990)
Adidas by Stella McCartney Studio Tote ($200)
Senreve The Midi Maestra Bag ($795)
Prada Studded Nylon Messenger ($1,950)
Gucci Flora Vinyl Tote ($1,100)
Fendi Coated Canvas Tote ($1,290)
Gucci Medium Backpack ($1,200)
How could you leave off the two OG gym bags of NYC working women?! MZ Wallace & Dagne Dover Landon bags are everywhere in the Equinox locker rooms
So true!! I see them EVERYWHERE, especially MZ Wallace. I’ve seen the Jemma “Birdie” as well, which they just lowered the price on recently.
It’s been done before that’s why! 🙂
The Burberry backpack looks nice, but I’m allergic to nylon ? ?. I love the yellow color of the Gucci handbag and the bluish green color it plays off of at the end. The Gucci floral tote just screams spring, and I probably would carry it to a gym. The Prada PVC tote also looks good. I do think that Dagne Dover and MZ Wallace should have gotten a mention. Great article though, I enjoyed reading it and browsing through the bags.
That Gucci is so cute, but I seriously doubt if I would ever carry it to the gym. The Prada messenger or the Adidas would be more my speed. Some lady on YouTube had her Fendi Peek-a-Boo stolen from the gym. She showed pictures of the locker that she put them in, and the thieves took the door off of the hinges. Since then, I have wanted something under the radar and less flashy. The Prada and Adidas fit the bill.
Nice bags but I definitely not carrying any of them to the gym! I’ve seen ladies in the locker room with some nice bags but that is not practical for me. I’m not putting a bag that cost 1G on that floor with all the sweat, dirt (not to mention athletes foot germs!) No way!
I like the burberry backpack from all the above collection.
I like it, too, but I wish it’s a horseman instead of the “name”.
Back in 2006 I used to bring my chloe paddington with me to the gym and used the lock for my gym lock. I got a kick out of it!
I need the Stella McCartney stat! In love.
The Gucci is really cute, a full on copy of the Adidas backpacks from the 80’s and 90’s. You can get the original for around 30 euros, no need to go the crazy route… 😛
I have been using my Men’s Michael Kors blue camo duffle bag for the gym. Wish MK would make one in pink camo.