Tue 1 Aug 2006
Would you carry a manbag?
Posted by JW under Handbag News
One of the UK’s free morning newspapers, Metro recently had an article about bags for men - the manbag.
Essentially just a redesigned and updated satchel, they are apparently selling fast, with Mulberry reporting a 64% rise in sales. Some examples are:
Python envelope Satchel - £795 Patrick Cox
Skull satchel - £695 Patrick Cox
VW camper van satchel £19.99 Haynes
Bag - £165 55 Max [pictured below]
Dan leather flap over bag - £69.95 White Stuff
Leather satchel made from old belts - £275 Ting
Source: 55 Max
Would you wear a manbag?
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August 2nd, 2006 at 10:04 am
Isn’t a “manbag” just a new term for something that has been with us for years?
August 2nd, 2006 at 10:14 am
Of course it is - the media just like to jump on the bandwagon every so often. It’s still interesting though that there are new types of bags for the male market. It seems that at the moment some designers are specifically concentrating on providing attractive (and expensive) designs specifically aimed at the male market.
August 2nd, 2006 at 3:32 pm
They look smart to me!