Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Technology

A word with a woman who’s trying to pull off a crossbody phone strap

Oh, this thing? It's just a crossbody strap. It's a fun and youthful way to carry your phone. It's all the rage with Europeans and young people. I love it, and I definitely don't feel weird and self-conscious using it. Plus, it's great to have a $700 investment dangling near your waist while you wal...

A word with a woman who’s trying to pull off a crossbody phone strap
Image: The Verge
Form meets function? | Image: Peak Design

Oh, this thing? It's just a crossbody strap. It's a fun and youthful way to carry your phone. It's all the rage with Europeans and young people. I love it, and I definitely don't feel weird and self-conscious using it. Plus, it's great to have a $700 investment dangling near your waist while you walk down the street. Kind of a thrill.

Stylish? Yeah, I guess it looks pretty cool. Especially when I pair it with an oversized jacket and it kind of bunches the fabric up around my armpit. It's a pretty seamless addition to my wardrobe since I basically live in Tevas and a pair of athleisure leggings from Target. I am a Target Circle member, in fa …

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Originally published at The Verge

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