The Definitive MANBAG Thread Part I: 2009-2014

brad-t · Jul 30, 2010

that thing is long gone

pdsf · Jul 31, 2010

Originally Posted by Arethusa

It looks cheap because it is cheap because Kenneth Cole is ****.

I really wish this thread didn't only have two modes, trashy ****** noob bags and $1000 boring jet/rach bags.

While I disagree that Rach's bags are boring (never seen Jet's), your observation likely points to the overall market landscape - there are lots of crappy bags + lovely bags that most of us can't afford. Reasonably priced bags that are well designed and made are not that easy to find, IMHO. If anyone wants to go into business with me to change that, let me know

JordanRHughes · Aug 3, 2010

Were the manbags put through the test.

sockpuppets · Aug 3, 2010

Originally Posted by MS007

The leather looks cheap, but this could be the photo. Have never handled kenneth cole bags myself. Good deal, besides that.

I had this kenneth cole bag, I sold it on eBay for $25. It's a piece of crap.

pdsf · Aug 4, 2010

This is quite a nice rucksack from Makr:

http://www.makrnews.com/makr-ruck-sack-on-the-site/ I like the look of the white one but wouldn't it get dirty easily?

Matte Male · Aug 4, 2010

There was a post on a style blog a couple of months ago about a company making leather messenger bags out of NYC and they did it completely carbon free, the guys just had a portable crate that all of their tools and materials were in and they worked in donated space using only daylight.

I can't remember the brand or blog it was one, anyone have any idea?

Razele · Aug 4, 2010

Originally Posted by Matte Male

There was a post on a style blog a couple of months ago about a company making leather messenger bags out of NYC and they did it completely carbon free, the guys just had a portable crate that all of their tools and materials were in and they worked in donated space using only daylight. I can't remember the brand or blog it was one, anyone have any idea?
Wow this is terribly hipster

Matte Male · Aug 4, 2010

Originally Posted by Razele

Wow this is terribly hipster
True, and I don't plan on buying one as IIRC they were somewhere between 300-400, I just wanted to show someone else. They were quite nice though and I would consider it if I had the money to spend on one.

rach2jlc · Aug 4, 2010

Originally Posted by pdsf

Reasonably priced bags that are well designed and made are not that easy to find, IMHO. If anyone wants to go into business with me to change that, let me know

This is one area (as with many!) where the Japanese have us beat. They have lots of excellent bags at all price points. There are also lots of smaller artisinal leather makers that do really nice stuff for quite reasonable pricing, minimal or no branding, and excellent service. For $150-200, which in the USA basically will get you either something used or a new piece of crap, you can get quite a few decent options in Japan. For $300-400, you can get an incredibly well made bag that will last forever. Every summer when I continue to be amazed at the selection of brands, styles, and quality at various pricepoints.

I have no idea why we in the States have been so slow to realize that men will use a bag for more than a briefcase, and even then want something a little more interesting than what your Insurance Salesman would carry to your door.

samejame · Aug 5, 2010

sorry for going off-topic, but anybody know what shoes this guy is wearing? or perhaps point me in the direction of similar?

Originally Posted by raags

brad-t · Aug 5, 2010

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

This is one area (as with many!) where the Japanese have us beat. They have lots of excellent bags at all price points. There are also lots of smaller artisinal leather makers that do really nice stuff for quite reasonable pricing, minimal or no branding, and excellent service. For $150-200, which in the USA basically will get you either something used or a new piece of crap, you can get quite a few decent options in Japan.

You mentioned Lin-ku before, which other brands?

rach2jlc · Aug 5, 2010

Originally Posted by Uncontrol

You mentioned Lin-ku before, which other brands?

Some of the names are really awful (after all, they are designed for the Japanese domestic market), but the bags are nice:

Porter (usual suspect!)

Bravura Del T
Somme
Baggy Port (awful name! But really quite interesting bags)
Sazaby
Aniary
Lagasha
Stefano Mano
Fujitaka
Isetan Men`s
LED Bites
Master Piece
Indeed

If you want to do a search for them, I would advise typing `Bag` in Japanese followed by the brand name. Otherwise, for example, `indeed` will give you a million sites. bag is バッグ　if you want to cut/paste for ease.

brad-t · Aug 5, 2010

thanks a lot man

i love japanese brand names

brad-t · Aug 6, 2010

http://store.aniary.com/?pid=18823014 this one is pretty cool, though the camouflage one is a bit lol

Murdoc · Aug 6, 2010

I'm not sure what a rucksack is(old time backpack? Did Daniel Plainview have something similar?) but I like the design, the white one is pretty nice, but agree about the dirtiness.

I might be tempted for the black or brown.

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