A belt bag — also called a waist bag or fanny pack — is a small, hands-free bag worn around the waist. Once firmly in the territory of tourism and sportswear, the belt bag entered luxury design seriously in the 2010s, with Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Dior producing versions that transformed the silhouette into a fashion statement.
The luxury belt bag typically attaches to a wide leather belt at the front of the body and carries small essentials in a compact zip or flap compartment. It's genuinely hands-free — more so than any crossbody — and particularly practical for travel, concerts, and urban environments where security and mobility matter.