The perfect bag?
Yup, that’s right. The question that’s ever-present for every woman has invaded the world of men.
I’ve been on the lookout for a bit more “grown-up” bag for quite a while now. My Timbuk is great for beach days and the like, but it’s been feeling a little…young…for the NY streets lately. Not to mention cavernous (it was purchased to tote my now long-defunct 15″ powerbook).
Of course, if I’m gonna drop the money on a killer bag, I definitely want something that’ll stand out and stand up. The Carga bag caught my eye on a recent perusal of Refinery29, one of my favorite fashion stops on the web. Made by LA-based All Purpose, the Carga is an interesting mix of felt and leather with some substantial metal detailing to boot. Maybe its because the design world is on a bit of a felt kick lately, but there’s something about the slight awkwardness of this bag that I find appealing.
Another favorite that’s been on my list for a while now is the Satchel Bag (in landscape, please) from Tanner. I love the simplicity and the detailing on this one; they’ve clearly put a lot of thought into the design. Just check out the removable interior pockets. I also have a belt from Tanner that I love, so supporting these guys feels better to me than heading to the dept. store for something similar.
How bout the readers? Can anyone point me toward something else I should consider?
October 1st, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Well, apparently I’m not the only one wondering about “man-bags” these days. Refinery29 just shared 24 of their favorites here. Neither of my finds made their cut, but they do have the Padded Flight Bag from the guys at Billykirk on their list. That particular bag isn’t currently listed on the Billykirk site, so I’m not sure if it’s been discontinued or if they’re just out of stock right now.