The hobo bag is characterised by its crescent shape, soft construction that allows it to slouch and conform to the body, and single looping shoulder strap. The name references the bindle — the bundle carried on a stick by hobos in American folk imagery — though the modern bag bears little literal resemblance.
The Bottega Veneta Jodie and the Botkier Trigger Hobo are modern luxury examples. The hobo is typically a casual daytime bag — not suited to formal occasions, but extremely comfortable for everyday use given its ability to carry a great deal without rigid structure.