Skip to Content

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.

Hobo Bags Are Back—Here Are 15 Ways to Take on The Effortless Trend

Consider this the official return of slouchy bags.

Headshot of Dale Arden ChongBy Dale Arden Chong
best hobo bags
Courtesy of retailers

For the past handful of months, I’ve been researching hobo bags to add to my closet. Maybe it’s the return of oversized leather totes and slouchy bags. Or the undeniable wave of early aughts fashion trends that seemingly has no end. Regardless, we’ve had more than enough months—nay, years—of the structured, micro bags (well, at least I have). The time has come for the little purse’s complete counterpart to take the spotlight.

Below, you’ll find 15 must-have hobo bags to carry all year long (it is one of the best fall 2023 bag trends, after all). From oversized everyday styles to petite and pretty purses for those nights out—both of which come from affordable brands and luxury designers—these are the ones worth investing in. Scroll on to shop them all.

Best Classic Hobo Bag

Coach Willow Shoulder Bag

Willow Shoulder Bag
Best Classic Hobo Bag

Coach Willow Shoulder Bag

$395 at Coach

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.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Vegan Leather Hobo Bag

Everlane Cactus Leather Hobo

Cactus Leather Hobo
Best Vegan Leather Hobo Bag

Everlane Cactus Leather Hobo

Prefer to sport a faux leather option? Enter Everlane’s Cactus Leather Hobo, which is great for running out the door. Not to mention, this green is perfect for summer.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Slouchy Hobo Bag

Mansur Gavriel Soft M Leather Hobo Bag

Soft M Leather Hobo Bag
Best Slouchy Hobo Bag

Mansur Gavriel Soft M Leather Hobo Bag

The time has come for your items to be (stylishly) swimming in your bag. Also, this supple hobo is perfect for any trips you might be taking to the farmers market this summer, too.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Designer Hobo Bag

Gucci Aphrodite Medium Shoulder Bag

Aphrodite Medium Shoulder Bag
Best Designer Hobo Bag

Gucci Aphrodite Medium Shoulder Bag

For those of you who appreciate Gucci’s Jackie bag but want something a little different from the rest, I present to you the Aphrodite.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Suede Hobo Bag

Saint Laurent Paris VII Medium Hobo Bag in Suede

Paris VII Medium Hobo Bag in Suede
Best Suede Hobo Bag

Saint Laurent Paris VII Medium Hobo Bag in Suede

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

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Mini Hobo Bag

Madewell Sydney Hobo Bag

Sydney Hobo Bag
Best Mini Hobo Bag

Madewell Sydney Hobo Bag

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

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Lightweight Hobo Bag

MZ Wallace Crosby Hobo

Crosby Hobo
Best Lightweight Hobo Bag

MZ Wallace Crosby Hobo

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

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Weekender Hobo Bag

Brandon Blackwood Sylvia Hobo

Sylvia Hobo
Best Weekender Hobo Bag

Brandon Blackwood Sylvia Hobo

Maybe you want a larger bag to carry things for an overnight or weekend trip. (Or perhaps you, like me, need something to haul everything to and from the office.) I have just the hobo for you.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best White Hobo Bag

Wandler Lin Leather Hobo Bag

Lin Leather Hobo Bag
Best White Hobo Bag

Wandler Lin Leather Hobo Bag

Now 40% Off

Like some other styles on this list, this bag may cost you a pretty penny. But, between the high-quality leather and the unexpected-but-timeless design, trust me when I tell you: it’s worth it.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Woven Leather Hobo Bag

Bottega Veneta Small Solstice Shoulder Bag

Small Solstice Shoulder Bag
Best Woven Leather Hobo Bag

Bottega Veneta Small Solstice Shoulder Bag

Calling all Bottega fans out there who are already coveting the Andiamo bag (as seen on Jacob Elordi!).

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Everyday Hobo Bag

Harper the Label The Everyday Crossbody

The Everyday Crossbody
Best Everyday Hobo Bag

Harper the Label The Everyday Crossbody

Sometimes, a simple design is the best design—especially when it’s made with high-quality, vegetable-tanned leather. You’re getting a timeless design without the bells and whistles, and it’ll only get better with wear. (Trust me.)

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Evening Hobo Bag

Givenchy Mini G-Lock Leather Hobo

Mini G-Lock Leather Hobo
Best Evening Hobo Bag

Givenchy Mini G-Lock Leather Hobo

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

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Oversized Hobo Bag

Reformation Oversized Vittoria Tote

Oversized Vittoria Tote
Best Oversized Hobo Bag

Reformation Oversized Vittoria Tote

If you had an idea of what an oversized leather tote bag looks like in your head, you’re gonna want to think bigger. This may take up half the size of your body, but fret not—it’s quite comfortable (and holds everything.). I gave it a spin on a particularly rainy day to the movies and it not only held my usual necessities, but also an umbrella, a book, and a bottle of wine (with room to spare). We all need a Mary Poppins bag—why not this one?

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Crescent Hobo Bag

Cos Leather Crescent Bag

Leather Crescent Bag
Best Crescent Hobo Bag

Cos Leather Crescent Bag

Odds are you’ve seen crescent bags popping up everywhere. This is your sign that you need one, stat.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Best Structured Hobo Bag

Cuyana Oversized Double Loop Bag

Oversized Double Loop Bag
Best Structured Hobo Bag

Cuyana Oversized Double Loop Bag

Everyone could use a little bit of edge, and that’s precisely when this Cuyana bag comes in handy.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
line break
Headshot of Dale Arden Chong
Dale Arden Chong

Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com. Previously, she was an editor at MensHealth.com and has written for Who What Wear, GLAMOUR, The Coveteur, and more. She loves fashion, food, and art, among other things—but her greatest love is K-pop idol V of BTS. 

Shopping

van cleef arpels

The Launch: Fashion News to Know This June

best workout clothes on amazon activewear athleisure 2021

The 35 Best-Reviewed Workout Clothes on Amazon

men's golf gifts

52 Golf Gifts for Men That Go the Distance

walking shoes

These Are the Best Shoes for Walking, Period

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Logo
twitter icon
youtube icon
facebook icon
instagram icon
pinterest icon
Hearst Fashion and Luxury Collection - A Part of Hearst Digital Media

A Part of Hearst Digital Media

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back.

©2023 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Privacy NoticeCA Notice at CollectionYour CA Privacy Rights/Shine the LightDAA Industry Opt OutTerms of UseSite Map