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The Humble Hobo Bucket Bag is the Perfect Companion

Posted by Attavanti on 17th Sep 2018

The Humble Hobo Bucket Bag is the Perfect Companion

As an everyday bag, the shoulder bag makes so much sense. It's easy to carry, it allows you to keep both hands free and they are normally large enough to carry all your bits and bobs. However, there is one style of shoulder bag that has become extremely popular in recent years and that is the hobo bag. This relaxed style slouchy bag is a perfect fit for our more casual lifestyle. 

Traditionally the hobo bag is a crescent shaped bag but over the years the definition of a hobo bag has changed a little and generally now the term means any bag that is unstructured that you carry over the shoulder. Typically hobo bags are large and soft that will fall in on itself when placed down. 

Due to the style, there is little necessity to burden the bag with complicated clasps or flap overs, thus making it easy to use on a daily basis and the deep compartment adds to its functionality with many also having a zipped side pocket. Although it does have to be said some of the larger hobo's can be a little cavernous inside so smaller items may get a little lost but this can be easily remedied by being methodical about where you place items in there, such as keeping make up in a make up bag, your mobile in the dedicated side pocket and your keys along with your purse in the zipped side pocket.

When it comes to stylish hobo bags, Italy surely must take the lead. Their very lifestyle is very laid back and easy going, so combine this with their sense of effortless style and this makes them perfect to design and create such a bag. There is a long history of bag production in Italy and these artisan skills have been passed down through the generations and are still used today. Also their leather is very sought after throughout the world because of its quality and beauty. A hobo handbag from Italy then is an object of desire and a fashion accessory to covet.

When I comes to desirable hobo bags, Pratesi of Florence has it covered with their large bucket bag. The leather is uniquely aged to give it a relaxed look and is available in many attractive colours.Also from Tuscany, Paolo Masi have produced their own version of a hobo bag using woven leather, making the bag very light and effortless to carry. 

Pratesi Bucket Hobo Bag

Paolo Masi Cara Hobo Bag

As an alternative, Bonfanti who are based in Milan, have created a very stylish range of bags that incorporates Harris Tweed fabrics with Italian leather of which the tartan hobo shown below is part. For a much more traditional hobo bag, Chiarugi have produced this stunning example which would make a key accessory to anyones wardrobe. Part of their City range, this beautiful shoulder bag is made with soft vegetable tanned grained leather.

Bonfanti Tartan Hobo Bag

Chiarugi City Hobo Bag

The hobo bag then is the accessory equivalent to blue jeans, smart or casual they are perfect for most occasions and are here to stay.

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