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The banana bag:the big comeback!

No one could have bet on the return of the fanny pack. And yet, here it is, proudly displayed by the younger generation and by social media influencers! Revisited and diverted, the “banana” returns to center stage , more chic, smaller and much more haute couture . Let's analyze this big comeback of the banana bag , its evolution, its advantages, new trends and models that will (perhaps) make you fall for it.

Why this comeback of the banana?

A throwback to the 90s

The 90s were the golden age of the fanny pack . Years that are not so distant, but of which many of us repress the sartorial memories deep in our minds. But fashion works in regular cycles, everyone knows that. So here comes the time of bananas and their unsightly shapes. The 90s created the banana in leather or nylon , in basic colours, to be worn around the pelvis. Young people and teenagers wore it with pride. In a few years, the banana bag has been lost in the old-fashioned and the “has been”. However, today, the fanny pack is making a comeback , even if it shocks the most sensitive.

A very trendy fashion accessory

It's not really the banana of the 90s that is back, but a bag revisited and diverted from its function s and its original aesthetics. Today, the banana is worn provocatively, mixed with a chic outfit and seeks to clash with good taste and pre-established codes. There are new shapes and new ways to wear the fanny pack :the mini fanny pack, the haute couture fanny pack, crossbody, in new colors and with very feminine and glamorous details. In short, the banana bag is a very trendy accessory. It can be worn with a nineties look, an ethnic-chic style, to wear a luxury accessory, as a trendy and/or practical mini-bag... There are several ways to wear a banana bag.

The advantages of the fanny pack

Yes, there are benefits to having a fanny pack! Here are the main reasons that will make you fall for a fanny pack :

  • there are many very trendy models today;
  • it is a practical bag :it frees your hands and allows you to carry a lot of small things;
  • it can bend the waist and serve as a belt;
  • it's a fashion accessory very stylish;
  • the mini bag is adorable and makes most outfits chic;

If the fanny pack has advantages, it also has some drawbacks… Its main disadvantages are:to break the silhouette, to create an impression of overweight (depending on the model) or to risk being ridiculous (for models that are too daring).

How to wear a fanny pack?

Fashion tips

The banana is not only worn at the waist! It is possible to wear it at the level of the pelvis, but also on the shoulder, in crossbody (shoulder strap), or in high waist. It is a fun and trendy accessory which can be diverted according to your desires and your moods! You can wear it, for example, with high-waisted jeans and a fancy shirt or blouse. To be trendy , do not hesitate to wear it with a dress, an oversized blazer, on a designer jacket, with a suit, etc. Just avoid combining a banana bag and a belt, it's a fashion faux pas, because a bit too much and it really doesn't work.

Which model to choose?

In order not to be hasbeen, we advise you to choose a banana bag model in fashionable colors and with pretty shapes. Prefer a noble material, with chic and girly details . The most trendy models are mini-bags , like Gucci's already iconic GG model, but you can opt for an XXL banana if you are more street style. Our fashion advice? Choose models with thin and delicate straps , like a small metal chain or a mini leather strap, to avoid breaking your line and your silhouette. On the price side, the banana bag is found in all clothing brands, from the most popular to the big designers. You have every chance of finding a model to your liking in the clothing brands you are used to wearing.

You have all the explanations for the unexpected return of the famous banana bag . The old days of old-fashionedness and shame are definitely over. It is time to forget and move on to a new era. It's up to you to choose the model you're going to fall for :rather mini-bag or XXL bag? In flashy or pastel shades? Rather street, haute couture or bohemian-chic? We let you choose!