Hobo Bags

The hobo bag is the relaxed, everyday shoulder bag defined by its soft crescent shape and slouchy, unstructured body. This category is for anyone who wants an easy carry-all that holds a day's worth of essentials, moulds to the way it's worn, and looks effortless rather than fussy.

What makes a hobo a hobo

The signature is the curved silhouette and the gentle slump that comes from soft, supple leather instead of rigid panels. A single shoulder strap sits comfortably against the body, and the roomy main compartment swallows a phone, wallet, keys and the small extras that accumulate through the day. Because the shape is unstructured, the bag settles and folds naturally as it fills, which is a large part of its casual charm.

Choosing the right one

• Leather and feel: softer hides drape and slouch more, while firmer leather like cowhide holds a little more shape. Both develop a lovely patina with wear.
• Size: pick a scale that matches your daily load, from a compact grab-and-go to a larger tote-like carry.
• Colour: neutral black, grey, brown and tan are the easiest to build outfits around and hide everyday marks well.

Wear and care

A hobo is genuinely versatile, at home with jeans on the weekend or softening a tailored look during the week. Leather stays supple with occasional conditioning, and storing the bag lightly stuffed helps it keep its shape between uses; our conditioning guide covers the essentials. Each bag is backed by our lifetime stitch guarantee.

For other everyday shapes, browse our leather crossbody bags and leather tote bags, or see the full leather bags collection.

For evening pieces, we also make custom clutch purses to match an outfit.