It’s outdoor live music festival season! What are you gonna wear this year? When planning your fit for events like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury and the other big music festivals this year, we think the right bag makes all the different. It needs to be stylish, easy to wear, small enough to pass the security check – and it should also be fun. With that in mind, we’ve rounded a list of the best luxury designer bags to wear at Coachella and all the other top live outdoor music festivals this year.
what’s the best bag for a live music festival like Coachella?
There’s only one thing worse than sitting out festival season and having major FOMO. It’s spending thousands of dollars to attend only to be uncomfortable (not to mention, covered in dirt and dust) the entire weekend.
While pretty much anything goes for your festival fit, bags are non-negotiable. Like footwear, your bag must be carefully considered as it has the potential to hinder or enhance your entire festival experience. A little preparation goes a long way to embodying the fun and carefree desert nymph we have in our minds.
What’s the best luxury designer bag to carry at a top outdoor live music festival this year, whether its Coachella, Lollapalooza and others?
What makes for an ideal festival bag? First, be sure to check the venue’s bag policy. For example, Coachella allows medium sized backpacks sized 18”x13”x8.5”. But purses and handbags can be no larger than 12”x6”x12”. At Lollapalooza, if you have a bag larger than 6″ x 9,” then it must be smaller than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ and transparent. It’s enough to make your head spin –– and that’s before the alcohol and hearing loss.
We’ve tried to simplify our list by choosing bags that are lightweight, handsfree and roomy enough to carry (more or less) what we consider the necessities: sunnies, protein bars, sunscreen, hair ties, and maybe a portable charger. From backpacks, belt bags, straw buckets to transparent crossbodies, here are 14 of the best bags for festival season.
The best luxury designer bags for music festival season this year
Belt Bags
1. Clare V.
With clean lines and a graphic black and white two-tone leather, this easy belt bag adds a fun punk element to your look.
BUY NOW – $325.00.
2. Supreme
This nylon backpack/fanny pack hybrid looks effortlessly cool but is also totally practical, giving you some ergonomic back support. Much needed – especially if you have friends who are constantly asking you to hold their stuff!
BUY NOW – $205.00.
3. Adidas by Stella McCartney
With a lightweight technical weave and plenty of thoughtful pockets, this utility-packed bum bag is for party people who also liked to be organized. You contain multitudes and so does this bag.
BUY NOW – $100.00.
4. Baggu
If all you need are your cards, gum and sunblock stick, buckle up and dance your heart out with this bag.
BUY NOW – $44.00.
Transparent Bags
5. Hammitt
A clear bag will always be stadium approved but they’re not always the most attractive. Elevated hardware gives this crossbody some design cred to take it out of Ziplock bag territory.
BUY NOW – $195.00.
6. Miu Miu
This transparent mini bag with metallic blue leather trim doesn’t take itself too seriously. Obviously you must add more sparkle to your makeup and/or outfit to match.
7. Truffle
Breeze through security and get to the front row with this bag. We know you’ve been practicing those Blackpink moves for weeks.
BUY NOW – $135.00.
Backpacks and Slings
8. Pushbutton
This sleek leather backpack with a sweet kiss lock pouch brings the city vibes to the desert.
BUY NOW – $490.00.
9. Ganni
Our most roomy choice on this list still comes under concert regulations. With comfy padded straps and super light poly taffeta fabrication, you might as well toss in a selfie stick and personal fan with this bag.
BUY NOW – $295.00.
10. Anthropologie
We love this simple sling that oozes a wanderlust sensibility with the boho embroidered strap.
BUY NOW – $78.00.
Straw and Crochet Bags
11. Longchamp
Complete an ethereal outfit with a charming embroidered straw crossbody that will look lovely with your flower crown.
BUY NOW – $225.00.
12. Among Equals
Waiting to make a game time decision on your outfit? This colorful knit bag with glitter accents will make a maximalist look even more extra. Or, use it to add some pop to a more neutral, monochrome ensemble.
BUY NOW – $150.00.
13. Rada
Stand out like the desert flower you are with this bag.
BUY NOW – $229.00.
14. Bembien
Airy rattan gives this bucket bag a transparent-enough look and we’re loving the slouchy bucket shape for low key cool all festival season long.
BUY NOW – $250.00.
best bags for music festival season this year
There you have it — the best bags to take with you to every big outdoor music festival this year: Coachella, Hangout, Governor’s Ball, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands and so many more.
