Our advice on bags

MEN’S BAG MODELS

brown towel

THE NAPKIN

Often without a shoulder strap, the towel stands out for its sobriety and finesse.

brown leather document holder

THE DOCUMENT HOLDER

About 5 to 10 cm thick, it is often found with handles and shoulder strap. Thicker, we will talk about 24-hour bags

the black bag

THE BAG

Similar to the briefcase, this bag is closed with a large flap the size of the bag and therefore does not include handles.

black reporter bag

THE REPORTER

Between the bag and the document holder, it closes with a zip, includes a shoulder strap and always a large pocket on the front of the bag (the Fred Perrys are surely the best known).

48 hour bag

THE 48 HOURS

Hand travel bag that corresponds to airplane cabin format.

black backpack

THE BACKPACK

Choose minimalist and not too wide.

THE SUBJECTS

Inexpensive but don't plan to pass your bag on to your children.

THE FABRIC?

Light and less expensive than leather, watch out for stains if it is light.

THE LEATHER ?

Certainly the most common, it is robust and will develop a patina if you opt for natural leather. However, check that it is smooth and uniform, without nerves or scars.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR BAG WELL?

1. THE PLACE OF PRODUCTION

This is a factor in this specific case. France and Italy still have real know-how.

2. CLEANLINESS

Check that there is no excess material or protruding threads.

3. THE SEAMS

Check that the threads are very thick.

4. ZIPS

If there are any, RIRI, YKK and TALON are references.

5. METAL PARTS

If there are any, their quality is an excellent general indicator.

THE ORIGINS OF THE BAG

In the past, the manufacture of men's bags was limited to specialist product houses. From the middle of the 20th century, many clothing brands began to offer a line of bags to expand their range.
In the 1980s, Bernard Arnault created a line of bags and accessories at Dior. For what ? Unlike the house's couture collection, the bags reach a wide audience: “Bags sell,” he says. A strategy that will shake up the world of luxury.

Today, there are few houses that do not offer a line of bags.

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