CITYist

From Diane von Furstenberg’s hip slinging bags to American Apparel’s nylon take, the fanny pack is shocking everyone with a comeback. But unlike the tacky, unflattering fad of the 90s, today’s fanny packs are super chic and slick. The eco-friendly brand Fleabag released its charming take on the re-emerging trend with a pair of leather waist wallets in two styles. The Nantucket. with vegetable-tanned leather and woven natural paper yarn basket-weave, is adorably preppy, while the Aquarium’s undersea photograph front (designed exclusively for Fleabags printed on leather) is a fun summer alternative to classic summer materials. Both bags, which retail for $165 and are available at Henri Bendel and fleabg.com, are the perfect size for your phone, iPod, and a bit of cash. The concept may seem a bit dated, but anything to add a bit more simplicity and ease to our summer activities is a welcome addition to our accessories closet. With a detachable belt and eco-friendly materials, Fleabag’s waist wallets are merely a distant relative of the fanny pack prototype.