Crossbody Phone Bags: When Convenience Meets Craft

A leather crossbody phone bag carries your phone on a strap across your body, usually with room for cards and some cash. Venito makes two kinds. The Fermo is a crossbody phone case, so the phone stays in a fitted case on a strap. Ferrara, Vittoria, Avjin and the Lozan crossbody wallet are small bags with a phone pocket that take phones up to a stated size.

Crossbody phone case or crossbody phone bag?

The difference matters for daily use. A crossbody phone case is a real case. The phone snaps into a model-specific shell, you use it without taking it out, and the strap turns it into a crossbody. A crossbody phone bag is a pouch. The phone slides into a pocket, often with your regular case still on, and comes out when you need it.

Choose the case if you want one object that protects the phone all day and becomes a crossbody when you add the strap. Choose a bag if you change phones often, want space for keys and folded bills, or share the bag between two phones in the house.

Fermo: the crossbody wallet phone case

The Fermo for iPhone 18 Pro Max ($79, also made for the 18 Pro) is a full-grain cowhide case with a flap that folds back behind the phone. Card slots and an ID window sit on the inner side of that flap, and an RFID-blocking shield sits under the leather. The adjustable strap runs from 45" to 50" (about 114 to 127 cm), long enough to wear across the body over a coat.

Because Fermo is cut for one model, the ports and buttons line up and you use the phone as normal. You can still charge it on a Qi pad: take the cards out and keep the flap open. Fermo is also made for the iPhone 17, 16 and 15 series and older models, so look through the iPhone leather cases collection for yours.

Which phone sizes fit Ferrara, Vittoria and Avjin?

Each bag lists the screen size it takes, and that is the number to check. Measure your phone with its case on if you plan to keep the case on inside the bag.

Ferrara Unisex Crossbody Leather Phone Purse ($159)

The Ferrara is the one to pick if you also carry a passport. The bag measures 14 x 21 x 3 cm (5.5 x 8.27 x 1.18 inches) and weighs 210 g. A separate phone pouch with a magnetic closure fits phones with screens of 6.9 inches or smaller. Behind it there is open space for cash, cards and keys, plus a zipped compartment big enough for a passport. The strap adjusts from 45" to 50".

Vittoria Universal Slim Crossbody Leather Phone Bag ($129)

The Vittoria is the slim option. Its phone pouch takes screens up to 6.9 inches, with a magnetic closure, and Venito's fit list runs up to the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Some of the largest phones on that list fit only without a snap-on case, so check the listing for your model. Four card slots hold four to eight cards, and a zipped compartment holds coins and folded cash. The strap is 42" long with a 21" drop.

Avjin Leather Crossbody Bag ($129)

The Avjin is the most compact, at 9.5 x 18.5 x 4 cm. The upper section takes phones up to 6.9 inches, the lower section is a snap-closed card holder for four cards, and a zipped back pocket holds cash. It is lined in suede and hangs from a 60 cm (about 23.5 inch) strap with a metal chain hanger, so it sits higher on the body than the others.

For reference, Apple lists the 6.9-inch iPhone 17 Pro Max at 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm. That gives you a feel for the largest phone these bags are made to hold.

Lozan: a crossbody wallet first, phone pocket second

If your priority is a full wallet you can wear, look at the Lozan Leather Strap Wallet ($109). It has eleven card slots, an ID window, a full-length bill compartment, a zipped coin section and a snap compartment. The phone goes in a velvet-lined front pocket. Venito does not list a phone size for Lozan, so if you carry a 6.9-inch phone, Vittoria or Ferrara are the safer picks. The strap detaches when you want to carry it as a clutch.

Crossbody phone bags compared

Model	Type	Phone fit	Strap	Cards	Price
Fermo	Phone case with strap	Model-specific (iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max and others)	45" to 50", adjustable	Slots + ID window in flap	$79
Ferrara	Phone purse	Screens up to 6.9"	45" to 50", adjustable	Open interior + zip pocket	$159
Vittoria	Slim phone bag	Screens up to 6.9"	42", 21" drop	4 slots (4 to 8 cards)	$129
Avjin	Compact phone bag	Phones up to 6.9"	60 cm with chain hanger	4-card snap holder	$129
Lozan	Crossbody wallet	Not stated	Detachable	11 slots + ID window	$109

What fits inside a crossbody phone bag?

Plan on a phone, the cards you use every day, an ID, folded bills and one or two keys. Ferrara also takes a passport in its zipped section, which makes it a good travel bag. Our leather travel essentials guide shows how it fits with the rest of a trip kit.

What does not fit is a full-size wallet. If you are moving into a crossbody from a bifold, cut down to a card holder's worth of cards first. Our article on minimalist everyday carry covers how to trim. And if contactless cards travel with your phone, read our explainer on RFID blocking; Fermo has a shield built in.

For a larger bag that still keeps the phone close, the leather bags collection includes the Milan messenger and Sicily 14" backpack.

Caring for a leather crossbody bag

A crossbody bag rubs against clothing all day, and that friction is a big part of how full-grain leather builds its patina. Strap edges and the corner that touches your hip darken first. Keep the bag away from direct sun and heat, wipe it with a soft cotton cloth, and skip liquid cleaners and water. A very thin layer of almond oil every few months keeps it supple. The leather care guide goes step by step.

FAQ

Will my phone fit with its case on?

Ferrara and Avjin list fit by phone size only, so measure your phone in its case and compare it with the pouch. Ferrara's phone pouch is 10 x 18 x 2 cm. For Vittoria, Venito's fit list notes which large models only fit without a snap-on case. Fermo replaces your case, so the question does not apply.

How long are the straps?

Fermo and Ferrara adjust from 45" to 50". Vittoria's strap is 42" with a 21" drop. Avjin hangs from a 60 cm strap with a metal chain hanger, and Lozan's strap detaches.

Can I charge my phone wirelessly in the Fermo?

Yes, on a Qi charger, as long as you remove the cards and keep the flap open. Cards left in the flap sit between the phone and the charger.

Is a crossbody phone bag unisex?

Yes. Ferrara is sold as unisex, and Fermo and Vittoria come in neutral colors like Antique Brown and Black. The strap length is what matters for fit, more than who wears it.

If you want the phone protected at all times, start with the Fermo for your model. If you want cards, cash and a phone in one small bag, Vittoria is the slim option and Ferrara is the one that also takes a passport.

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