The Man Bag - What Are You Carrying?
Jack Spade Bag
Freitag Bag
The Rucksack
LV Cup Messenger
North Face Messenger
Manhattan Portage
The Sport Duffel
Tumi Bag
M&S Autograph
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Our eyes have been peeled since we put out the call for man bags. And we found that it is true, bankers. One can tell a lot by the man bag you carry. And a lot of you need a new one. Now.
To help understand just what your bag says, we called in Madame A.
Feel free to consider this advice when shopping for a new one.
This weekend.
The Jack Spade Messenger Bag
The Jack Spade Bag man hates shaving on the weekend. He moisturises but only once a day, and likes the idea that men are men. That said, he's more likely to be found in Selfridge's checking out the new models than in the woods chopping trees. On sale at...the aforementioned store.
M&S Autograph Luxury Leather Satchel
Dont turn your nose up at good old M&S. Autograph is their "cut above" line. This leather appendage exudes understatement and class. We're talking George Cloony. Not a banker, but one we like.
The Freitag Bag
The Freitag Bag man likes to make a statement and impress the ladies. When not in a suit, he's usually found in trainers and denim, and may attract the wrong type of attention and be mistaken for a graffiti artist or a free newpaper distributor. But actually he's an MD of equity derivatives. So there you go.
The Rucksack
The most ubiquitous and with sinister connotations these days. Totally forgettable. While I admire your resourcefulness, I'm not admiring your style as much. Get rid of it!
The Louis Vuitton Cup Messenger Bag
This guy personifies cool and chic, subltle with a hint of hip. He and his bag are also bit of a classic, and could be friends with Jack Spade, shopping at Selfridges. Jude Law in a remake of Wall Street, perhaps.
Tumi T-Tech Flow Slim Messenger
You are a Hedge Fund Manager and have the luggage to match. What more can we say? We think you moisturise twice a day, or at least get massages 10 times a year.
The North Face Messenger Bag
Did your expedition take you into the City? Come on! That's ridiculous. This bag should remain solely on the North Face or on the back of a cycle-courier.
The Manhattan Portage Bag
If you're not an intern or a junior, this is not an option for you. If it is, get one now. You can even buy locally.
The Sports Duffle
Strictly for health freaks, gym-addicts or your sports kit only. Not unlike Dracula, this should only come out at night (unless you're an early bird, in which case I salute you).
Feel free to consider this advice when shopping for a new one.
This weekend.
The Jack Spade Messenger Bag
The Jack Spade Bag man hates shaving on the weekend. He moisturises but only once a day, and likes the idea that men are men. That said, he's more likely to be found in Selfridge's checking out the new models than in the woods chopping trees. On sale at...the aforementioned store.
M&S Autograph Luxury Leather Satchel
Dont turn your nose up at good old M&S. Autograph is their "cut above" line. This leather appendage exudes understatement and class. We're talking George Cloony. Not a banker, but one we like.
The Freitag Bag
The Freitag Bag man likes to make a statement and impress the ladies. When not in a suit, he's usually found in trainers and denim, and may attract the wrong type of attention and be mistaken for a graffiti artist or a free newpaper distributor. But actually he's an MD of equity derivatives. So there you go.
The Rucksack
The most ubiquitous and with sinister connotations these days. Totally forgettable. While I admire your resourcefulness, I'm not admiring your style as much. Get rid of it!
The Louis Vuitton Cup Messenger Bag
This guy personifies cool and chic, subltle with a hint of hip. He and his bag are also bit of a classic, and could be friends with Jack Spade, shopping at Selfridges. Jude Law in a remake of Wall Street, perhaps.
Tumi T-Tech Flow Slim Messenger
You are a Hedge Fund Manager and have the luggage to match. What more can we say? We think you moisturise twice a day, or at least get massages 10 times a year.
The North Face Messenger Bag
Did your expedition take you into the City? Come on! That's ridiculous. This bag should remain solely on the North Face or on the back of a cycle-courier.
The Manhattan Portage Bag
If you're not an intern or a junior, this is not an option for you. If it is, get one now. You can even buy locally.
The Sports Duffle
Strictly for health freaks, gym-addicts or your sports kit only. Not unlike Dracula, this should only come out at night (unless you're an early bird, in which case I salute you).
