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The fanny pack isn't dead, but should it be?

The fanny pack is a fashion enigma. Despite what some may believe, however, they are not dead.

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During 2011, various high-profile designers attempted to turn fanny packs into trendy, top-of-the-line items

Recently, Never Shout Never tried to tap into the fanny pack merchandising world. [Photo via nevershoutnever.com]

Earlier this year, Jared Leto was spotted multiple times sporting one of his very own packs, re-naming it the “hip pack.” (Unfortunately, it looks like they are no longer available in his webstore.) [Photo via Twitter]

So, we want to know what you think. Should fanny packs be given another chance? Or should they stay dead?