Purse

[Jekyll]

My apologies if there is already a similar topic, but I wasn't able to find much by searching.

What would you guys recommend for a manpurse? I'm looking for something that's small enough to take anywhere, but big enough to hold all my stuff, e.g., MP3 player, earbuds, water bottle, cell phone, wallet, and either a sub-notebook (Asus EEE or MSI Wind), or a paperback. I've been told to look at messenger bags, but I don't really want anything quite that big. I normally wear jeans, tshirts, and sneakers, so I'm looking for something casual, but not douchey.

Obviously, cheaper is better, but I could go up to $100 or so. I'd appreciate any suggestions.

 

[denimdestroyedmylife]

Paging GoSurface.

 

[Nouveau Pauvre]

I would go with a tote bag. As long as you are not putting straps over your shoulder you can still look pretty manly with a tote. I just bought a Rag & Bone tote in waxed cotton that I love. You could check out the Filson tote for a classic rugged look, or something by LL Bean or Eddie Bauer for cheap.

The most recent GQ had a comprehensive feature endorsing the tote bag and suggesting a couple models, including the Rag & Bone.

 

[Studio27]

have a look @ krane on context and frietag as well, though they're above $100. perhaps on sale it's close.

 

[Jekyll]

I saw a Jack Spade bag on ebay that doesn't look bad. Is there any way to tell if it's authentic or not?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=003

 

[heynow]

im gonna buy this one.

http://www.barneys.com/on/demandware...1&start=9&sz=1

 

[Go Surface]

Originally Posted by denimdestroyedmylife

Paging GoSurface.

 

[mikejones]

Here's mine:

http://www.tonyperottiusa.com/detail.asp?prod=80

Which you can get on the web for $198.

And some others:

http://www.leonhard-heyden.com/en/ht..._08/index.html

http://uk.hansson.dk/products/mapper/

http://www.tuscanyleather.it/en/mens-bags-c-20.html

http://www.heilemann-leather.de/avan...rtikel-19.html

 

[Go Surface]

I've been gravitating towards smaller bags lately. I might get a clutch/folio of some kind soon.

 

[Go Surface]

Probably something a little smaller than this:

From: The Sartorialist.

 

[jet]

^postalco is really nice, many sizes

nm they're not bag like, portfolios

 

[Go Surface]

I think I misspoke, I didn't mean bag. Something like their leather envelopes (which I just googled) would work, except I think they're a little boring, albeit very clean, design-wise.

 

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[kwilkinson]

GoSurface, do me a favor and start a thread that just has pics of all your purses. It'd be a nice collection to see.