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Why is it called a bum bag?
Now known more commonly as fanny packs, bum-bags got their name in the 1950's in Britain when they were worn on the ski slopes around one's “bum”.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Louis Vuitton Bum Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Athens, GA
Louis Vuitton Bum Bag. Monogram coated canvas. Good condition. Interior clean. Hard to find belt
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21st Century and Contemporary French Belt Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Bum Bag Bosphore
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Bum Bag Bosphore is a stylish and versatile accessory designed for
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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Valentino Black Leather VLTN Rockstud Bum Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amman, JO
Valentino Black Leather VLTN Rockstud Bum Bag, Features Rockstud embellishments, a zipper on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Rare Vintage Iridescent Champagne Pearl Mini Belt Bum Bag Fanny Pack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Iridescent Pearl Lambskin Quilted Mini Belt Waist Bum Bag Fanny Pack 1991
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1990s Italian Belt Bags

Chanel 1995 Vintage Rare Quilted Calfskin Waist Pouch Fanny Pack Belt Bum Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Quilted Calfskin Waist Pouch Fanny Pack Belt Bum Bag 1995 {VINTAGE 27 Years} Gold
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1990s Italian Belt Bags

Louis Vuitton Blue Monogram Denim Bum Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Blue Monogram Denim Bum Bag Serial Number: SR1037 Age (Circa): 2007 Accompanied By
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21st Century and Contemporary French Belt Bags

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