It’s been a few seasons since belt bags burst back onto the fashion scene and though many thought they were a trend that would come and go like the wind, they remain relevant, with designers releasing new versions every season. Belt bags appear to remain a go-to shape even through 2020, as the popular waist bag shape was seen worn by models throughout the spring 2020 runway shows. Of course, Louis Vuitton jumped on the belt bag bandwagon early on, releasing an updated version of a vintage favorite (famously worn in a fake version by Kendall Jenner). Since then, Louis Vuitton has continued to release new iterations of its Bumbag, in versions ranging from its new wave leather to the brand’s new monogram giant print. Now, for fall 2019, the brand has released a fresh new belt bag, which differs in both its shape and its leather.
Simply named Beltbag, this new Louis Vuitton fanny pack is crafted of shiny Monogram Vernis patent cowhide leather with a smooth cowhide trim. It’s currently available in a shiny, eye-catching black as well as a pretty pink color (Rose Ballerine). The shape is smaller and a bit more feminine than that of the Bumbag, with a thinner leather strap that’s also convertible, which is the coolest feature of this bag. Though called a Beltbag, it’s also designed to be worn cross body, so the bag will remain relevant and useable even if the belt bag trend does eventually fall off. Unlike other convertible waist bags, this bag transitions nicely—the shape doesn’t look funny when worn across the body. It’s small though, and at 7.28″ L x 5.12″ H x 1.97″ D it won’t hold all that much, so this bag definitely won’t function well as an everyday bag, especially if you carry a lot. Inside, the bag is lined in microfiber, and there’s a slit pocket for cards . View more photos below and shop now via Louis Vuitton for $1,860.
It’s cute and I like that it easily converts from belt bag to crossbody, but it should be priced closer to $1200-1300.
It’s cute but let’s be honest… it’s going to be super unflattering on thicker silhouettes.
Another belt bag?! Nnnnooooooo!
I hope the belt bag come- back goes away soon. What next? MC Hammer pants and white Reeboks?
This is the laziest design I have seen of a belt bag. It’s a standard shape with the logo slapped on it, but worse is how awkward the strap attachment looks.
Perfect let me pay money so I can look fatter than I really am
It sticks out awkwardly from the body and would not flatter any body shape. It’s also too short to be a crossbody bag and it’s grossly overpriced.
Nope! Used as a “belt” bag, it look as though she grew a big, shiny tumor or an alien invader mushroom on her waistline. No thanks. Okay as a crossbody.
I’m thinking the designers are mostly the ones loving these new named fanny packs. I didn’t like them as fanny packs and they are no better or stylish as ‘belt bags’. I think they are useless and just plain silly. And at that price?? Yikes!
These bags are ridiculous and this one looks just like a Coach one I saw on sale for $90 (so if your going to fall for this ugly trend go cheap).
🙂 I think it’s cute, but way too expensive!
Ant I’m not really sure that the verni leather is recommendable for a belt bag, as the material is rather delicate. 🙂
Indeed, the color transfer issue on lighter-colored Louis Vuitton verni bags is worth an entire PurseBlog column on its own.
Cross body/pink very cute and girly. I could see some parents getting this as a Christmas present for their daughters. On grown women, not so cute – ill never understand fanny packs.
I don’t like it for my self.
Because what I really crave is an expensive bag that makes my waist and stomach look larger!
Dear PurseBlog,
I always appreciate your article and nice to hear about unique stories.
Is it possible that you can talk about the quality products? I love Louis Vuitton and other designers bags, but I feel the actual Louis Vuitton’s quality has been declining in those recent years. Lining stitching, after-treatment of piping, after finishing cowhide leather and etc. And it seems like they use cheap microfiber for inside. I may be wrong but those last 6-8 years I took back my purchased bags to the store and feel like old one seems much better in their quality.
I just cant justify myself to spend heaps of $$$$ but you cant get quality……
Don’t buy any LV made in the USA.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/18/style/trump-lvmh-texas.html
i love it and don’t think it’s expensive, next season louis vuitton bag will release new waist bag .order it from http://www.snobaddict.com