Need a present for a man you know? Should anyone buy a man bag? AA Gill once wrote ‘The problem with a man bag is that it’s called a man bag. “Man bag” is obviously unconscionable’. So let’s drop the namesake and think practically and consider when a bag is required.
Here you have 6 occasions when men need to carry items, with both budget or bust options. Let’s find the right bag as a gift for your man.
- Carry on case – short business trip
Budget – Samsonite Neopulse 4-Wheel cabin suitcase from John Lewis at £189.00 (in blue or bronze)
Bust –Rimowa Topas cabin multi-wheel carry on luggage at £689
- Holdall – for the overnight stay
Budget – Barbour Wax Cotton Travel Explorer Holdall £149
Bust – From Bally, Keen nylon weekender bag £795
- Suit carrier – for the black tie event
Budget – Scuff resistant Cordura Suit Carrier at M&S for £49.50
Bust – Garment cover from Louis Vuitton for £1380
- Kit bag – for the sporting hero
Budget – North Face Duffle Bag at John Lewis for £95
Bust – Coach Metropolitan Soft Gym Bag at House of Fraser for £650
- Messenger bag – to hold the paperwork, tablet and book when on the commute
Budget – Lyle and Scott Messenger Bag at House of Fraser for £160
Bust – Signature leather crossbody from Hugo Boss at Selfridges £380
- Laptop bag – for work on the go
Budget – Samsonite CityVibe 16″ Laptop Bail briefcase at John Lewis at £109
Bust – Aspinal of London Mount Street Tech laptop bag from £595
- Rucksack – a hands free alternative to a messenger or laptop bag
Budget – Stighlorgan Keanen Rolltop bag for £96 (in navy or black)
Bust – Cote & Ciel Isar leather backpack from Selfridges at £490
So whether it’s a formal, travel or casual occasion, you can solve the ‘man bag’ dilemma and gift well.
Happy shopping!
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