The Definitive MANBAG Thread, Part II: 2014~

[MellonC]

trying to commission a new custom weekender duffel bag but can't decide on the color. Going back and forth on either black or color #8. Both from Horween Chromexcel leather, the best of its kind. Just to give you some ideas, here is what color 8 Chromexcel looks like:
https://www.weargustin.com/store/bags-horween-weekender-chromexcel-8 and here is what black looks like: https://www.weargustin.com/store/bags-horween-briefcase-chromexcel-black (not the bag shape..... it will closer in shape like the first one)

Need your opinion. which color? thoughts?

 

[ojaw]

From what I've read Horween will stretch more than some other leathers, though it is obviously top quality. In terms of manufacturers, you may do better than Gustin for a lifetime bag, Frank Clegg for instance.
Colourwise, I guess it's down to wow factor vs inner smugness (not mutually exclusive of course). The #8 will get you noticed and in certain places everyday will be a parade. The black will instill a calm serenity in you surpassed only by your sure knowledge that it will go with virtually every fluorescent pattern that Dashing Tweeds is capable of throwing at a three piece suit.

 

[MellonC]

From what I've read Horween will stretch more than some other leathers, though it is obviously top quality. In terms of manufacturers, you may do better than Gustin for a lifetime bag, Frank Clegg for instance.
Colourwise, I guess it's down to wow factor vs inner smugness (not mutually exclusive of course). The #8 will get you noticed and in certain places everyday will be a parade. The black will instill a calm serenity in you surpassed only by your sure knowledge that it will go with virtually every fluorescent pattern that Dashing Tweeds is capable of throwing at a three piece suit.
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The pictures from Gustin were just to show the style. It’s going to be custom from a local guy. Anyways, I think perhaps I’ll go with a black one. Color 8 is nice but I’d agree that it’s a bit flashy.

 

[rach2jlc]

I must admit I LOVE this large zebra tote from Tom Ford. And it's on sale!

 

[styleforumfan]

Does anyone know what bag is this?

 

[Nyarlathotep]

^Looks like something those steampunk LARPers would sport.

 

[styleforumfan]

What's your opinion on this Bleu de Chauffe doctor's bag?

 

[d4nimal]

What's your opinion on this Bleu de Chauffe doctor's bag?

That is 1000x better than the previous bag you posted. I've owned a Bleu de Chauffe Eclair bag for a few years now and I love it.

 

[styleforumfan]

That is 1000x better than the previous bag you posted. I've owned a Bleu de Chauffe Eclair bag for a few years now and I love it.

I just noticed the underside of the bag has no feet hardware. So the nice leather will get scuffed up badly no doubt. Is this a deal breaker?

 

[ojaw]

Depends on your re-selling plans.

 

[flowcharts]

All the presser foot marks on that bag would drive me crazy

 

[styleforumfan]

All the presser foot marks on that bag would drive me crazy

Now I see the presser foot marks in one of the pics after you pointed them out. Are the marks unavoidable on a design like this or it's a matter of craftsmanship?

 

[ojaw]

No such thing on hand sewn... what's your budget?

 

[ojaw]

However, looking at the Clegg site their machine sewn bags don't seem to have those marks.

 

[styleforumfan]

No such thing on hand sewn... what's your budget?

Trying to keep it under $1k.