The Definitive MANBAG Thread Part I: 2009-2014

[pdsf]

^whore away! I am a big fan of Glaser Designs. Myron is a great guy. I want to get one of their duffles.

 

[TACO_FLAVORED_KISSES]

Originally Posted by APK

That natural leather is going to look crazy paired with the navy blue once it's got a couple months of oiling and wear under its belt. Great price, too ($175).

Who makes these?

 

[onix]

Originally Posted by TACO_FLAVORED_KISSES

Who makes these?
http://www.sirandmadame.com/ See: http://thebkcircus.com/bkc/the-bkc-s...der/#more-4611

 

[TACO_FLAVORED_KISSES]

 

[Jr Mouse]

Originally Posted by TACO_FLAVORED_KISSES

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Best username I have seen yet.

 

[rach2jlc]

You know, you girls talk about how "feminine" most of the bags that Uncontrol, me, and others post. But that Filson tote is girly. Those fruity little leather accents hardly scream "RAWWWR MANLY!" It looks like a diaper bag Branjolina would carry.

Note/disclaimer: I like Filson as much as the next guy, but how much praise it gets, vs. the ridicule some of other bags get, is disproportionate. Aside from the groupthink consensus of what constitutes "manly" and superlative, there is nothing structurally there to support it.

 

[Roarck]

Does anyone have an opinion about the new coach mens' bags line? I've been looking at the coach transatlantic flap business briefcase and I can't find a picture of how the interior is organized or anyone who has reviewed it. I want to use it for work to carry books, papers, pens, business cards and occasionally a laptop/laptop peripherals. I really want to know if it has a separate compartment on the inside for laptops or is it just one big compartment.

 

[rach2jlc]

Originally Posted by Roarck

Does anyone have an opinion about the new coach mens' bags line? I've been looking at the coach transatlantic flap business briefcase and I can't find a picture of how the interior is organized or anyone who has reviewed it. I want to use it for work to carry books, papers, pens, business cards and occasionally a laptop/laptop peripherals. I really want to know if it has a separate compartment on the inside for laptops or is it just one big compartment.

I must admit being anti-Coach, myself. The styling (from afar) sometimes looks okay, but I find the quality of the leather, the hardware, the linings, and the overall finish to be very sub-par for the price, along with the Made in China construction. True, they are 1/3 the price of "top tier" or designer bags, but I think they're 1/10 the bag you'd get from elsewhere.

Overall, very low price-to-quality ratio, and also I find that they lack the refinement of a lot of other bags. But, again, just my opinion. Others may disagree and ultimately it comes down to what YOU need and want to buy.

 

[Roarck]

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

I must admit being anti-Coach, myself. The styling (from afar) sometimes looks okay, but I find the quality of the leather, the hardware, the linings, and the overall finish to be very sub-par for the price, along with the Made in China construction. True, they are 1/3 the price of "top tier" or designer bags, but I think they're 1/10 the bag you'd get from elsewhere.

Overall, very low price-to-quality ratio, and also I find that they lack the refinement of a lot of other bags. But, again, just my opinion. Others may disagree and ultimately it comes down to what YOU need and want to buy.

Wow, quick response, thank you. Can you recommend another leather bag for around $500 that has similar functionality but better finish in your opinion? I'm not married to any brand, I just want a classic leather business/laptop style bag with handles and shoulder strap that can hold all the stuff I need for work like papers, books, cellphone and folders.

 

[engar]

Originally Posted by onix

http://www.sirandmadame.com/

See: http://thebkcircus.com/bkc/the-bkc-s...der/#more-4611

Looks similar to Heritage Leather Co. Toolbag.

 

[clausc]

I wish I could justify the need for one of these Cucinelli beauties. At 55% off, but bloody expensive. (I remember having two Want Les Essentiels laptop bags unused) Update: realized the pics do not work anymore. Here's the link to the Cucinelli items on ebay

 

[hobscrk777]

Any thoughts on this J Crew bag?

http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/a...0329/30329.jsp

 

[Desi]

http://www.yoox.com/item/YOOX/RAF+SI...r_previewmen80

this Raf is insane. Insane in the membrane.

 

[pdsf]

^oh wow, that is insane in the membrane.... For more formal looking bags, I recently discovered Lotuff & Clegg. I particularly like their regular duffle and trunk duffle. I have not seen them irl but based on the website pics, they look to be of high quality. Which one do you prefer? Lotuff & Clegg or Glaser Designs??

 

[Master Milano]

any interesting bags for around 250 USD? Was looking at Filson but its too boring

Looked through most of the thread, prices are too high

thanks!