The little dangling accessories hanging from the waistlines of many fashion week attendees—decorative keychains, tassels, charms, and the like—might signal a shift beyond bag charms. Those bag charms came from a renewed obsession with Jane Birkin and her famously decorated handbag, covered in beads and chains.
Now, this accessory craze seems to have moved to the waist, especially among men spotted at the spring 2027 menswear shows. It’s not just the familiar hip belt or chain, nor the typical carabiner your Brooklyn-based, Carhartt-loving friend might wear, with its blue-collar or macho vibe. Instead, it’s something more playful and expressive: chili pepper charms, knitted Hello Kitty figures, mini Gucci pouches, solid silver AirPods cases, and a bunch of other decorative items hanging from belts or tied into belt loops. Interestingly, these accessories flip the idea of usefulness on its head—many of them, like a set of keys that look too clean to be real, are purely for fun. We’re charmed, to say the least.
Paris, fall 2026 menswear
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Paris, fall 2026 couture
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Paris, spring 2027 menswear
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Paris, spring 2027 menswear
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Stockholm, spring 2027 ready-to-wear
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London, spring 2026 ready-to-wear
Paris, spring 2027 menswear
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New York, fall 2026 ready-to-wear
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Berlin, spring 2027 ready-to-wear
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Paris, fall 2026 menswear
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Berlin, spring 2027 ready-to-wear
Photographed by Maxine Stiller
Paris, fall 2026 menswear
Photographed by Phil Oh
Paris, fall 2026 menswear
Photographed by Phil Oh
Milan, spring 2027 menswear
Photographed by Acielle / Style Du Monde
Stockholm, spring 2027 ready-to-wear
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about the hottest new street style trend the bag worn hanging from the waist
BeginnerLevel Questions
Q What exactly is the bag on the waist trend
A Its wearing a small baglike a crossbody sling or even a mini toteclipped or strapped around your waist or low on your hips instead of over your shoulder or across your chest
Q Is this just a fanny pack
A Kind of but not exactly Fanny packs are usually worn around the waist and are often bulky This trend uses smaller sleeker bags that can be worn low on the hips and they often look more like a mini purse that happens to hang from a belt or strap
Q Why is this suddenly popular
A Its a mix of practicality and fashion Celebrities and influencers have been styling it and it gives an outfit a relaxed I just threw this on vibe
Q Do I need a special bag for this
A Not necessarily Any small bag with a long enough strap or a clip can work You can use a crossbody bag and just shorten the strap to waist length or buy a dedicated belt bag
Q What kind of outfits go with a waist bag
A It looks great with jeans and a tshirt cargo pants oversized blazers or even a simple dress It works best with casual or streetwearinspired looks
Intermediate Advanced Questions
Q How do I style it so it doesnt look like a fanny pack from the 90s
A Wear it low on your hips choose a sleek modern bag in a neutral or metallic color and keep the rest of your outfit simple Let the bag be the focal point
Q Can I wear it over a jacket or coat
A Yes thats a very popular look It breaks up the silhouette and adds shape Just make sure the bag isnt too bulky under the coat
Q What bag size works best for this trend
A Small to medium A