That every day more men carry bags is not something dictated by fashion. The widespread use of devices such as tablets or laptops, as well as the need for many men to go to work with their food or gym clothes has made this accessory almost essential.
If in recent years the trend has been
taken over by backpacks, now the options have multiplied and there are
backpacks, postman or messengers bags and even totes or clutches (handbag
without handles) for the most daring. Here is my favorite selection.
Still holding on to your
tattered backpack from college? You should have said goodbye to that the day
you stopped using beer bongs and reading from textbooks. You are a grown ass
man. A messenger bag is the perfect, mature blend of a traditional briefcase
and the good old pack you use for your gym clothes and day hikes.
A good messenger bag is a lot
like your wallet: it's durable, reliable, and keeps you organized. Choosing the
perfect bag for you should ultimately come down to a few key elements. What
sort of style do you like? What color do you want? Do you prefer strap closures
or a zipper? Of course, all that's up to you to decide.
Now that you've decided to go
from a boy to a man, these bags will help ease the transition. Eventually, you
won't be able to leave the house without one.
Brooks Brothers Canvas
This model is the perfect example of a
classic messenger bag for professional use for men. Its dimensions allow you to
fit a laptop and at the same time it is comfortable to take anywhere. The
material is textured synthetic leather and comes fully lined. The closure is
flap.
You already know that if you
walk into a Brooks Brothers you can easily find a classic suit and tie or white
button-down shirt. Your closet is full of 'em. What you could really use is a
high-quality bag that looks appropriate with your work wardrobe, like this navy
canvas number with a sturdy handle.
Cole Haan Wayland
This prestigious firm offers authentic
luxury shoulder bags with the highest quality materials. This black model
combines saffiano calfskin with satin nylon that resists water and scratches.
It closes with a flap with two hidden magnetic closures and has an outer
pocket. A bag for life.
Cole Haan designed this
carrier with sophisticated brown leather, and it's one of the nicest bags
you'll find on the market. You can secure the opening with the buckles, but a
magnet makes sure your gear doesn't fall onto the ground.
J.Crew Abingdon
This shoulder bag has multiple
compartments but it is designed to go anywhere with the tablet or with office
supplies in general. It incorporates a specific pocket for her as well as for
all the accessories. There is also a mobile pocket in the main compartment. A
perfect bag for technology lovers, as well as adjustable for unbeatable
comfort.
J.Crew is pretty much the top
authority on office style. The office style pro's Abingdon is, quite simply, a
must-have bag, no matter if you're rocking the cubicle or couch life. The brand
added refined brass buckles that complement the leather and canvas. J.Crew even
lets you customize it with your initials. And the more you look at it, the more
that sounds like a really smart idea.
Kenneth Cole Day Trip Canvas
This reporter-style bag in gray and
black is designed to carry documents, a notepad or diary, and a tablet or
laptop up to 17 inches. It includes a multitude of compartments to carry
everything you need. The shoulder strap is adjustable.
Day adventures are always a
good idea, and so is this Day Trip bag. The charcoal color will hide dirt or
stains so you don't have to worry too much about keeping it clean. Not to
mention, the inner lining pattern is a straight-up kaleidoscopic trip. Not so
stuffy after all.
Herschel Supply Co. Sandford
More and more firms dare to launch
men's handbags or clutches. This one from Herschel is simple yet sophisticated
and elegant. Ideal to carry for example documentation for travel, it is made of
polyester. The closure bears the brand's logo and closes with a zip.
Herschel makes great,
affordable backpacks, and this polyester messenger doesn't stray from that. It
even zips, and the strap offers some extra support like your duffel for those
days when your heavy workload follows you home.