The Definitive MANBAG Thread Part I: 2009-2014

it's a man's tote if a man carries it.

however I do think that the smaller the bag is, the less appealing it looks on a man

^Exactly. Handle length or whatever makes no difference... a briefcase has VERY short handles and a relatively small size, for example, but we don't consider it a woman's bag.

As others mentioned, it is mostly about perception and what we pass on as a culture about clothing "rules." Beyond that, size, styling, color, materials, etc. also play some part. Nevertheless, in Japan (for example) where there are a lot fewer "rules" and proscriptions and "pink is for girls, blue is for boys," a lot of really creative young people gender-bend the bags and really make them work.

It mostly comes down to personal styles, preferences, and knowing what you like best and what works best for your body size.

As well, like perfumes, mostly bags are targeted at specific genders for marketing and advertising. This is true of some brands of clothes, too. For example, Gaultier for years has had almost completely unisex collections that have "Gaultier Homme" or "Gaultier Femme" tags stitched onto the back IN THE STORE, not in the factor.

Par example, I would not advise this:

^^^ Well that is one **** looking fella carrying a sassy bag!

Originally Posted by LabelKing

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Par example, I would not advise this:

define: swagger

^^^that's not a chick?

ah nm, another ULH

Originally Posted by LabelKing

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Par example, I would not advise this:

That **** is tough. As a "one of the girls" concept.

^Isn't that Bryanboy? Anyway, I've seen him before... he's a fairly famous fashion/purse blogger sort. EDIT: Sorry, jut realized; that's GoSurface. It was the frilly shirt that confused me. (j/k)

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

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^Isn't that Bryanboy? Anyway, I've seen him before... he's a fairly famous fashion/purse blogger sort.

EDIT: Sorry, jut realized; that's GoSurface. It was the frilly shirt that confused me.

(j/k)

saw this before you clarified you were joking lol

Originally Posted by Uncontrol

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saw this before you clarified you were joking lol
Haha, yeah, I figured I'd clarify in case people didn't know. It really look nothing like GS (except for the purse.) I'm pretty sure it's Bryanboy. http://www.bryanboy.com/

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Haha, yeah, I figured I'd clarify in case people didn't know. It really look nothing like GS (except for the purse.)

I'm pretty sure it's Bryanboy.
http://www.bryanboy.com/

So I had to go to his website. I was surprised to see that we have the same taste in wallets. He wants the Margiela discoball wallet, which I have coveted for some time.

Bryanboy is an e-celeb as well on another forum I lurk on. Epic.

I've been jonesing for a Saddleback Leather bag lately, likely going to make my cop this summer. Possibly the medium or large satchel in light tobacco brown, or perhaps one of the similar styles.

The Bryanboy at least is thin; I sometimes see fat ULHs with bad complexions carrying fake Hermes Birkins or some Gucci logoed purse.

I need this bag:

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...23201&ev19=1:2

I eagerly await sale season

Originally Posted by DesignerValet

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I need this bag: http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...23201&ev19=1:2 I eagerly await sale season

Sales for sure. It's nice, but simple calf with fabric lining for $2190 seems kinda crazy. Just looking, I'd have guessed that as a $1195-1300 bag.