Bags – a beautiful piece of yours.
Best buddy, fashion piece, and object of desire. Bags are always more than just useful. Our favorite bag accompanies us on a first date, at work and on trips. In everyday life and on special occasions, it becomes a beautiful part of ourselves. This also applies to men, who increasingly value the ultimate must-have.
Current Bag Trends
As popular as the dazzling luxury pieces are for some, as dispensable are they for others. Be it because of the cost, because you simply don’t identify with them or for some other reason. One thing is clear: in order to keep up with the current trends, we don’t necessarily have to fall back on the big names of the fashion and design world but can choose from a multitude of different suppliers.
It turns out that parts of the fashion world have started to turn a little slower. Changes, such as the noticeable move away from “fast fashion”, are making collections more sustainable and also fashionably durable. As a result, designers are carefully developing their novelties and making them versatile.
Volume or cloud bags, for example, have become absolute classics. The designs are characterised by their soft material and voluminous, puffy shape, as is the case with Gabor Bags. Typical features are quilting, ruffles and a shine that draws the eye.
The man and his bag
And what about men? Sports bag, briefcase, done? Far from it! Fashion-conscious men are no less choosy about their bags than women. Here is a small selection of current favourite models for the contemporary man:
The crossbody bag is probably the most practical everyday bag for men. Whether hip fanny pack or more classic with a long shoulder strap, these models are well on their way to becoming as normal for men as the eternal backpack. Today, designers are finding many ways to combine them with everything. This applies to everything from tracksuits to tailored suits, which also fit better when the pockets aren’t bulging with mobile phone, bowl waistband and wallet. Well-crafted models made of high-quality natural leather, such as those from Ackermann and Sonnenleder, which gain character by being worn, are popular.
The tote bag, the classic handle bag, is a multi-talent and lies somewhere between a briefcase and a backpack. It’s certainly not every man’s cup of tea – but with the right design it makes a real statement. Similar to the classic briefcase, which is currently escaping its dusty image. Courageous designers are positioning the classic briefcase as a must-have for the gentleman of the new generation.
The tough competition is and remains the backpack. Most recently and since it has established itself as a laptop bag for suit wearers, the backpack has become an indispensable style factor. Fashion-conscious men are happy to spend a little more on chic models made of high-quality leather. The trend here is for very flexible designs that can be worn in different ways – and look stunning at the same time. Like the “Flippety” model by Hester van Eeghen, which can switch between backpack, work bag and shoulder bag.
And of course the travel bag! As if by chance, the model he casually throws over his shoulder goes perfectly with his watch and favourite shoes. The word is out: A chic weekender suggests a man with taste and leisure. Especially popular are bags that last a lifetime and become a bit more beautiful, interesting and valuable with every adventure. Suppliers like Harolds and Sonnenleder deliberately combine sustainability and individuality: the vegetable-tanned, natural leather is only made more beautiful by the patina. Depending on the model, the interior is made of organic cotton or a textile mix of recycled PET.