Bumbags are officially back for 2017

The fashionable tool belt has already been tipped as one of this year’s biggest trends

At Stella McCartney there were 'Alter Leather' belt bags in earthy shades of tan and grey (AFP/Getty Images)

From chokers and bucket hats to jelly shoes and lip gloss, some of the 90s most polarising trends are steadily infiltrating the fashion pack.

But, there’s one revival we just didn’t see coming. Enter, the bumbag.

While street style stars and fervent festival goers have attempted to declare them “in” again for some time now, designers were having none of it. Until now that is.

A laughable accessory which rose to prominence in the mid-80s as an essential for travelling tourists, the bumbag served no sartorial relevance.

But during the 2000s, brands like The North Face, Nike and even Gucci – remember their monogrammed pouch? – attempted to establish it into the streetwear arena; to no avail of course.

Fast forward to present day though and we’re in the midst of a colossal bumbag comeback.

From Chance the Rapper and A$AP Rocky to Kendall Jenner and Adwoa Aboah, the hands-free style has been assumed by some of the fashion world’s most influential figures.

But, like most trends this one was validated on the runways first.

Breaking away from the polyester fanny packs of yesteryear, designers gave the style a contemporary update this time round.

At Emporio Armani, bumbags came square and in sleek shades (Getty Images)

At Emporio Armani they came square and in sleek shades of sapphire blue. While at Stella McCartney, leather belt bags in earthy shades of tan and grey complimented a comparatively utilitarian collection.

Similarly, No.21 decorated their models hips with satin box bags and at DKNY they came futuristic in bold white leather and contrasting black zippers.

A far cry from their meagre beginnings, this new breed of bumbags is tipped to be one fof 2017’s biggest trends.

But if you want to avoid looking like Mr Motivator, you’re going to need to tread carefully.

Whether you opt for new or vintage, there are several different ways to wear them; the most chic of which is to cinch a flat belt-bag on top of an oversized coat or even a romantic dress.

But for men, or gals that are after a more no-frills approach, wearing a bumbag over your shoulder like a gun holster is the quickest way to earn style points.