The Definitive MANBAG Thread Part I: 2009-2014

Ludeykrus · Jun 17, 2009

Jesus, what brought you to Japan?!

impolyt_one · Jun 17, 2009

Almost everyday:

old black cowhide Julius duffle.

Want:

tan distressed suede Margiela duffle from FW08

Nosu3 · Jun 17, 2009

Originally Posted by impolyt_one

Almost everyday:

old black cowhide Julius duffle.

Want:

tan distressed suede Margiela duffle from FW08

pics?

ThinkDerm · Jun 20, 2009

Originally Posted by dtmt

Sexiest bags I have ever seen - HERZ bags, handmade in Japan
http://www.rakuten.co.jp/porco-rosso/467905/

I've seen a few IRL and the quality is amazing. I like the "you will make your son proud when you pass this bag on to him in 20 years" bag. Thinking about picking one up next time I have to make a trip to Asia:
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/porco-rosso/herz-b-16/

these look great!

ThinkDerm · Jun 20, 2009

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

Piquadro ($200-800)
Sort of like an Italian tumi.
Pros and cons more or less the same; the biggest Con I see is that the styling is sometimes just as boring and ugly as Tumi.
FINAL VERDICT: Yoox often has this stuff on deep discount. Good for luggage especially, but sort of dull for a manbag.

this is all over yoox!

ThinkDerm · Jun 20, 2009

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

Do you really feel an overwhelming need to **** up an informative thread with aperipanism of this kind?

the smack down is strong with you my son

impolyt_one · Jun 20, 2009

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

You're welcome; it's been fun to add pics and see those of others as well.

In my opinion, every guy needs at least three bags:

1) Brief or top-handled tote: good for work. (get leather and keep it simple... like black, brown, or MAYBE navy)
2) Messenger Bag/Mail bag: good for going out/non-work occasions/when carrying a laptop (or for school) (canvas, nylon, or leather, and make sure it doesn't look like something the US Army gave you)
3. Duffle/weekender: travel with it and use as a carry-on. (canvas or leather, dark brown or black is great, but lighter natural canvas looks nice, too.)

After you have those three for "basics," you can get some fun ones that aren't that durable/useful, but you just "like."

You'll notice I didn't put a backpack/rucksack in there; IMHO, if you're over the age of 20, or not a student anymore, and you're NOT a mountain climber, then it's time to LOSE the backpack.

Missed this description, but yeah, I can give respect to Prada, they don't do anything wrong do they? I had a waxed canvas messenger with brown waxed trim, and it was strongly reminiscent of Filson stuff, except this was back in like 2002. It was a nice bag, did me quite well.

ThinkDerm · Jun 20, 2009

- Brooks Brothers (SAB and others)
- Ghurka
- Tramontano
- Carmina (some crazy designs I saw and classics in Palma)
- Vass
- Glaser
- BRUNELLO CUCINELLI
- Calder
- goldpfeil
- pratesi
- pineider
- parris

bunch of others

angr7 · Jun 20, 2009

Picked these 2 up today

somethingclever · Jun 20, 2009

^At least with the second one, nobody's going to have to ask you where you got it. Nice though, I like the first one.

BrooklynWeGoHard · Jun 21, 2009

nuti - www.nuti.it schedoni

rach2jlc · Jun 21, 2009

So, just as I say on this thread how many times I hate backpacks... I find a Porter one that I really liked and that I bought.

It is from their CIRE line and is simple, minimal, made of their durable nylon, and has a bit of flare that makes it interesting. I am doing lots of walking this summer and carrying books/notebooks and stuff to teach... so it is rather convenient to carry.

I will post pictures when I get a chance, but here is a rakuten pic of the same one:

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/galleria/598-09637/

BrooklynWeGoHard · Jun 21, 2009

rach - have you seen this herz bag around japan? any feedback? thanks! http://item.rakuten.co.jp/porco-rosso/herz-b-16/

BrooklynWeGoHard · Jun 21, 2009

rach: can you check out this bag too, as recommended by chowchow? thanks:

http://www.tsuchiya-kaban.jp/shop/A1...vx/syoinfo/481

appreciated

pdsf · Jun 22, 2009

Originally Posted by BrooklynWeGoHard

rach: can you check out this bag too, as recommended by chowchow? thanks:

http://www.tsuchiya-kaban.jp/shop/A1...vx/syoinfo/481

appreciated

Tramontano does a very similar one.

http://www.tramontano.it/tramontano/...ucts/Work.html

BTW, does anyone have any feedback on Tramontano?

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