messenger bag
noun
: a rectangular bag that is large enough to carry papers, books, etc., and that usually has a wide shoulder strap and a flap that typically covers the opening and much or all of the front of the bag
Instead, the Oaklander bought a messenger bag … . After being popularized and perfected during the golden era of bike messengers, the one-strap, one-flap, over-the-shoulder bag has become ubiquitous.—
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Keep scrolling to shop more messenger bags and roomy crossbodies inspired by Kate Hudson now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Bags retail from 1,700 euros for a Mini Rider messenger bag to 2,500 euros for a backpack, while shoes are priced from 990 euros for the B33 sneakers to 1,250 euros for a pair of B57s.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Vera Bradley Cotton Grand Weekender, $78 (originally $155) S-Zone Canvas Duffel Bag, $50 (originally $90)
Travelon Anti-theft Messenger Bag
This sleek anti-theft messenger bag from Travelon stops pickpockets in their tracks.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
On Friday, the reality star and entrepreneur was spotted leaving her son Saint West’s basketball game toting both her son’s bag and an eye-catching accessory: an enormous butter yellow messenger bag from ERL, which retails for $1,850.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Bags retail from 1,700 euros for a Mini Rider messenger bag to 2,500 euros for a backpack, while shoes are priced from 990 euros for the B33 sneakers to 1,250 euros for a pair of B57s.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Vera Bradley Cotton Grand Weekender, $78 (originally $155) S-Zone Canvas Duffel Bag, $50 (originally $90)
Travelon Anti-theft Messenger Bag
This sleek anti-theft messenger bag from Travelon stops pickpockets in their tracks.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
On Friday, the reality star and entrepreneur was spotted leaving her son Saint West’s basketball game toting both her son’s bag and an eye-catching accessory: an enormous butter yellow messenger bag from ERL, which retails for $1,850.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
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“Messenger bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/messenger%20bag. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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