Fanny packs are making their comeback

Is the fanny pack back? hhmmm maybe, but its definitely not the same fanny pack from the 80's. The pack has been re-invented for the '10s and is more of a purse worn around the hips than the touristy fanny pack.

These shoulder/hands free purses can actually be quite fabulous. Phillip Lim, Alice Roi, Baby Phat, and MARC by Marc Jacobs all sent these new hip packs down the runway.

My ex has been sporting a fanny pack worn on his side hip (termed the "hip pack") for the past 6 years. Has he been ahead of the times, or stuck in the past? Maybe both, but I guess all good styles come back around. And the "hip pack" is honestly a genius design. I hate dealing with purses falling off my shoulder, or setting down clutches and forgetting them. So, I designed my take on this new/old trend: the hip pocket!



The Hip pocket has a top zipper pocket with snap on the flap and a smaller zipper pocket in the back.




Want more options? Choose the Convertible hip pack/purse. With D-rings on the sides, this hip pack can easily be adjusted to be worn over the shoulder as a purse.

Modified Style recap

Modified Style raised almost 6 thousand dollars for its three local charities. The show took place on May 16th at the Jupiter hotel on East Burn. 60+ designers, with varying sewing experience, transformed a random bag of fabric/trimmings into fabulous wearable designs.


My gorgeous model, Sarah Banta. She totally rocked the vintage inspiration.


Found this in the window of a vintage store across the street from the Jupiter Hotel.



Fashion shot.

I earned 2nd place at the show. Here is my trophy...yes, it is a barbie in a stiletto spray painted silver. Pretty excited for my sewing award!!


My fabulous friends/fellow designers.

To see more photos from the modified style event check out my facebook page and Micheal Zaugg photography

2nd Annual Modified Style Fashion Show

What happens when over 50 talented and creative people are given a bag each of random scrap fabric? The Modified Style fashion show! This year will be the second annual show to raise awareness and money for Sisters Of The Road Cafe, Out to Pasture Sanctuary, and Caldera. After the show, all the garments are auctioned off for these local non-profits.

Come, have a drink, enjoy a fashion show, and then maybe score a one-of-a-kind garment and help out a good cause. Last year was a blast and this year can only be better!


Here is a sneak peak of my design...yes plaid! It took a while for me to get inspired, due to my strong hatred of plaid and the other colors included in my fabric bag. But sometimes when you are pushed outside your comfort level, you create something far more amazing than you thought possible.

Modified Style

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 6:00pm
Jupiter Hotel: East Burnside
$15