Banana bag

The creator of fanny packs, or waist bags, is not a specific person, but rather the result of the evolution of fashion and practical use of bags throughout history. Fanny packs have emerged in different forms in different cultures and eras, ranging from ancient bags used by the Egyptians and Romans to the ornate waist bags of the Renaissance. However, their real moment of glory came in the 1980s, when fanny packs became iconic fashion accessories, worn crosswise or around the waist.