Kate Hudson Is the Reason We’re Moving on to This Bag Style That’s Useful for Holiday Travels

Mar. 15, 2025

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ean Zanni/Patrick McMullan

Itty-bitty bags are biting the dust — at least, according toKate Hudson, they may be.

TheBride Warsactress went shopping forholiday presentsover the weekend with a hands-free bag strapped across her body, and just one 12-second TikTok clip persuaded us to dole out some change on a purse that’s just like hers. It looked like a messenger bag but was also just a roomier crossbody, which is a styleshe’s carried before.

The greatness of her accessory boils down to its size, which wasn’t as Mary Poppins-esque as a tote bag or as squished as a tiny wallet purse. Roomier styles like hers could fit more inside if need be (maybe for any holiday presents you receive while traveling), but they’re not so big that they need to be lugged around on a shoulder or arm.

Sam Edelman Elcie Woven Messenger Bag

Nordstrom

$90$50 at Nordstromrack.com

This Sam Edelman bag looks fluffy and puffy like a down-filled winter coat and has a nice wide strap. It has a zipper and snap, too, so there’s good security. The wine color is eye-catching, but the black one is theexact same priceif that’s something you’d wear more. Or, if you want a green option like hers, head to Amazon to take homethis onethat’s more utilitarian.

Coach Racer Messenger Bag In Signature Canvas

Coach Outlet

$179$143 at Coachoutlet.com

One of the beauties of this Coach bag is that it’s a designer bag. Christian Dior, which is what Hudson’s appears to be, may be out of your budget, but this is a more viable option that’s even more discounted right now. It has the brand’s distinctive logo and would be good to share with your friends, siblings, parents, and more. It’s also big enough to fit an iPad, so it also works for the commuter.

Lululemon All Night Festival Bag

lululemon

$78 at Lululemon

And if you want to be a rule breaker, the bag you choose doesn’t have to strictly be a messenger bag in order for it to be like Hudson’s. This Lululemon bag holds 5 liters of stuff, which is double the size of thebiggest belt bagwe saw on the site. TL;DR: It can fit a lot, which messenger bags do. This one also gets bonus points for having a foldover-like style.

Alyssa Double Compartment Large Flapover Crossbody Bag

Amazon

$20 at Amazon

Dasein Crossbody Messenger Bag, $28 with coupon

$29$28 at Amazon

Mango Leather-Effect Shoulder Bag

Mango

$90 at Mango.com

Gootium Canvas Messenger Bag

$50$38 at Amazon

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