Hobo Bags Are Officially Back—Shop Our Favorite Styles Now

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Suddenly, hobo bags are the epitome of cool once again. If you thought you left this style in 2012, think again; it’s time to fall back in love with these slouchy, unstructured purses. Hobo bags tend to be spacious and have an effortless air about them, offering a laid-back, casual stylishness.

Maj-La Pizzelli, co-founder and creative director of ATP Atelier, calls it the ideal bag for everyday wear. “The beauty of hobo bags lies in their ability to seamlessly transition from day to night, making them an essential accessory for any modern woman’s wardrobe,” says Pizzelli. That means you can sport one as your laptop bag for work, then head to dinner with it later.

Versions from luxury labels like Loewe, Khaite, and Bottega Veneta are just a few examples of designer bags featuring the trend, and it’s only going to become more popular. Plus, styling hobo bags is a breeze. They go with just about anything. “I love pairing them with oversized knit sweaters, denim jeans, and loafers,” Pizzelli says. “The effortless slouch of the hobo bag adds an understated coolness to any outfit.”

Here, find 16 hobo bags that redefine casual elegance.

Willow Shoulder Bag

If you aren’t ready to lose all the structure of your tried-and-true handbags just yet, you’ll love this style from Coach.

Dimensions: Length: 12.5 inches; width: 4.5 inches; height: 9 inches

Material: Leather

Lopsy Bag

Prefer to sport a faux leather option? Enter Simon Miller’s Lopsy, which is great jazzing up a look. Not to mention, the white color is perfect for summer.

Dimensions: Length: 9 inches; width: 2 inches; height: 5 inches

Material: Polyester, PU

Soft M Leather Hobo Bag

As a bonus, this supple hobo is perfect for any trips you might take to the farmers market this summer.

Dimensions: Length: 6.5 inches; width: 19 inches; height: 17 inches

Material: Leather

Jackie 1961 Large Shoulder Bag

For those of you who appreciate Gucci’s Jackie bag but want something a little bigger, I’ve got you covered.

Dimensions: Length: 2.7 inches; width: 17.3 inches; height: 15.3 inches

Material: Leather

Le 5 à 7 Supple Suede Tote

This bag has a flatter design than others on this list, but the adjustable shoulder strap will give it the shape you want, when you want.

Dimensions: Length: 4.3 inches; width: 11.4 inches; height: 11.8 inches

Material: Calf suede

Olivia Medium Suede Hobo Bag

Not all hobo bags need be gigantic. Case in point: Khaite’s sleek shoulder bag.

Dimensions: Length: 16 inches; width: 7 inches; height: 9 inches

Material: Calfskin suede

Crosby Hobo

This bag only weighs 1.5 pounds, which means it won’t feel too heavy when it’s toting all your things. That’s a win in my book.

Dimensions: Length: 11.2 inches; width: 3.15 inches; height: 11.61 inches

Material: REC Oxford, leather

Moda Hobo Bag

If you want something to carry for an overnight or weekend trip, or if you need a big bag to haul to and from the office like me, I have just the hobo for you.

Dimensions: Length: 6 inches; width: 14 inches; height: 9 inches

Material: Leather

Grab Medium Hobo Bag

While I know it’s an investment, the high-quality leather and unexpected yet timeless design makes this bag totally worth it.

Dimensions: Length: 5 inches; width: 18.5 inches; height: 13.5 inches

Material: Faux Leather

Sardine Hobo

Calling all Bottega fans! If you were already drooling over the sardine bag, you’ll love this hobo rendition.

Dimensions: Length: 3.9 inches; width: 16.1 inches; height: 15.7 inches

Material: Lambskin

Dolce Vita Mia Hobo

Sometimes, a simple design is the best design—especially when it’s made with high-quality leather. This timeless design only gets better with wear, trust me.

Dimensions: Length: 17 inches; width: 5 inches; height: 9 inches

Material: Leather

Small Squeeze Chain Leather Hobo Bag

I saw someone in Paris carrying the larger version of this, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it ever since.

Dimensions: Length: 4.1 inches; width: 11.3 inches; height: 9.4 inches

Material: Leather

Oversized Vittoria Tote

This Reformation style is bigger than your average oversized leather tote bag. But don’t be intimidated, it’s quite comfortable and holds everything. I recently gave it a spin and it held my usual necessities, plus an umbrella, book, and a bottle of wine with room to spare.

Dimensions: Length: 6 inches; width: 17 inches; height: 29 inches

Material: Leather

Oversized Crossbody

Who said a puffer tote and a hobo bag couldn’t join forces? I present to you this Cos puffer bag, which can be spotted on the arms of fashionistas everywhere.

Dimensions: Length: 15.59 inches; width: 15.82 inches; height: 8.66 inches

Material: Recycled polyester

Large Nylon Crescent Bag

Meg Donohue, associate fashion commerce editor here at ELLE, adores this bag and recommends it for anyone looking for an everyday purse. It’s affordable, durable, spacious, and surprisingly stylish.

Dimensions: Length: 10.5 inches; width: 19.5 inches; height: 5.25 inches

Material: Recycled heavyweight nylon

Rhinestone Banana Hobo Bag

If making a statement is your thing, please do it with this Puppets and Puppets bag. It’s a moment all on its own. (And if you’re not into bananas, they make plenty of other funky hobo bags, too.)

Dimensions: Length: 9 inches; width: 11.5 inches; height: 2 inches

Material: Polyester, elastane

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