The Definitive MANBAG Thread Part I: 2009-2014

[Satorialist]

While I'm at it...

First, a quick PSA: Gucci: These bags are garish as hell and I wouldn't be caught dead with one. Neither should you.

Prada: Feel of quality from top to bottom, inside-out, and are smartly designed as well. Styling of course is a personal thing but I love it. Very sophisticated. Understated. Above all the Prada leather is, bar none, my absolute favorite of all the designers i've experienced.

Almost walked out the door today with this, but in blue (a blue not shown on the website): The dimensions are simply perfect; not too wide nor too narrow... just right for my frame.

 

[pdsf]



Hello, please help me with choice of a shoulder bag. At the moment I am ready to pull the trigger for Henry Tomkins reporter: http://www.htleather.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/reporter-main.jpg.  Are there any better options (maybe more expensive) than this, what do you think?

Maybe this one?

http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11112972

 

[pdsf]



While I'm at it...

First, a quick PSA: Gucci: These bags are garish as hell and I wouldn't be caught dead with one. Neither should you.

Prada: Feel of quality from top to bottom, inside-out, and are smartly designed as well. Styling of course is a personal thing but I love it. Very sophisticated. Understated. Above all the Prada leather is, bar none, my absolute favorite of all the designers i've experienced.

Almost walked out the door today with this, but in blue (a blue not shown on the website): The dimensions are simply perfect; not too wide nor too narrow... just right for my frame.

Very nice! I have a Prada deerskin duffle and it is absolutely amazing. The leather lining is in a league of its own.

 

[newp]

Maybe this one?

http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11112972

Thank you, will give it a thought. A nice hybrid of shoulderbag and tote, heh.

 

[pdsf]



Thank you, will give it a thought. A nice hybrid of shoulderbag and tote, heh.

Smaller and cheaper: http://roztayger.com/sale_product_detail/brown_shoulder_bag_by_ro

 

[newp]

Smaller and cheaper: http://roztayger.com/sale_product_detail/brown_shoulder_bag_by_ro

Really cheaper! Thanks, but I'm not sure about that black "hole".
On the second thought Henry can change the colour of the leather, so maybe I will ask him to match the colour of my Daltons

 

[mike1445]

just got in the finest Yuketen piece from their SS13 collection...

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Yuketen Vintage English Bag -- $520​

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All Yuketen product...

didnt see that coming, makes sense though and looks pretty nice

 

[cyc wid it]

http://www.lotuffleather.com/products/Bridle-Duffle-Travel-Bag.html

Wow, these are running $1700 now.

 

[docdocgs]

Just got this one a couple of weeks ago. Amazing construction, delicious (Horween) leather.

http://www.emilerwin.com/collections/shoulder-bags/products/mailbag-black#.UTmtdRy_Coc

 

[Flame]

Where to get a decent barrel-shaped weekender below $300?

I'm a little enamored of this APC (the black version) but its 250 english pounds w/o shipping. Purchase?

 

[mister memento]

I've been eyeing that APC bag since last december, but ended up getting this Ernest Alexander bag after Christmas when they had a $200 off code for purchases over $400. I'd might still grab that APC though. You should get it before I do...

 

[Master-Classter]

need a recommendation... I need an everyday carry tote bag. Will be used to carry shoes, lunch, maybe a laptop but probably not.

Stipulations:
1. Vertical rectangle, not horizontal
2. some sort of closure like snaps, zipper, etc. I don't like people being able to see what's inside.
3. Long enough handle to put over should but not so long it drags on the ground
4. not just one large bucket, I need at least a pocket or two inside.
5. Price point around $200, maybe $300
6. Material could be cotton, waxed, pleather, etc.
7. No brand preference really
8. Colors - navy, burgundy, green, brown, black, etc. so probably darkish so doesn't look dirty.

 

[lovelux2010]

picked this up, quite simple - the colour would be best described as a dark tan..

 

[DesignerValet]



need a recommendation... I need an everyday carry tote bag. Will be used to carry shoes, lunch, maybe a laptop but probably not.

Stipulations:
1. Vertical rectangle, not horizontal
2. some sort of closure like snaps, zipper, etc. I don't like people being able to see what's inside.
3. Long enough handle to put over should but not so long it drags on the ground
4. not just one large bucket, I need at least a pocket or two inside.
5. Price point around $200, maybe $300
6. Material could be cotton, waxed, pleather, etc.
7. No brand preference really
8. Colors - navy, burgundy, green, brown, black, etc. so probably darkish so doesn't look dirty.

That's a lot of rules for not much money. I'd try Banana Republic, Fossil, Jack Spade, Cole Haan, maybe WANT Les Essentiels or Ben Minkoff on sale. Coach sells some fabric totes for under $300.

 

[hoodyear]

need a recommendation... I need an everyday carry tote bag. Will be used to carry shoes, lunch, maybe a laptop but probably not.

Stipulations:
1. Vertical rectangle, not horizontal
2. some sort of closure like snaps, zipper, etc. I don't like people being able to see what's inside.
3. Long enough handle to put over should but not so long it drags on the ground
4. not just one large bucket, I need at least a pocket or two inside.
5. Price point around $200, maybe $300
6. Material could be cotton, waxed, pleather, etc.
7. No brand preference really
8. Colors - navy, burgundy, green, brown, black, etc. so probably darkish so doesn't look dirty.

I'd try to find the Billykirk 207 on sale/ebay. Found this one if you don't mind burgundy: http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=BLYK-UY58&c=Bags+%26+Wallets&s=C&d=j

Jack Spade Port Case is on the small side but the price is right.