Choosing the right BAG for MEN – (Very) Well Dressed #11

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Hello, welcome to this new episode of (Very) Well Dressed.

Well, today we have to talk about an overly neglected item: the bag .

Not only is a good bag essential to your daily comfort , but choosing an ugly or unsuitable bag has the power to completely kill your style , which you have carefully refined.

This old worn out half-faded black synthetic backpack, you have to change it, it's no longer possible.

We will see together the various bags with which you could replace it. (We are talking about urban bags for everyday use of course, not hiking or long-term travel bags.

And if I talk about bags in the plural it's because ideally, we would have different bags for different uses, rather than one bag that we use for everything, but which is not suitable for anything.

We will discuss each of the most common types of everyday bags , see their advantages and disadvantages , and throughout the video, many brands and models will be distilled via photos.

1. THE BACKPACK

The faithful, the unmissable, the most reliable, the most practical and comfortable , available in many styles... BUT!

There is a but, and a big one. Can you already guess which one?

men's vasco leather bag brown blue green

© Vasco

Vasco backpacks, a fairly confidential Japanese leather goods brand, whose leathers are sumptuous.

2. THE SHOULDER BAG OR BAG

The first alternative to the backpack, it is the champion of versatility.

men's shoulder bag camo blue khaki brown

© Heating Blue

I like the camouflage pattern, I had to wear one... And this one (printed on grained leather, what's more), is striking! ( Heating Blue )

3. THE BRIEFCASE

The elegant one of the lot. And its elegance comes from its light, simple and refined format.

briefcase men's brown document holder aizea

© Aizea

Document holder (or "briefcase") in bull calf leather from Aïzea.

4. 24H / 48H BAGS

Little cousins ​​of the travel bag, the so-called 24h or 48h (or "Weekend") bags, are large enough to carry everything you need for a day (or two, depending on the format) during a trip.

men's bag burgundy leather gustin chromexcel horween boots brown jeans blue

© Gustin

Gustin bag in “Chromxcel #8” leather from the Horween tannery.

Where we often make an error of judgment is to say to ourselves that the 24-hour bag will be ugly for everyday use since we won't have anything to fill it with...

5. THE TOTEBAG

It's the ultimate basic utility bag: one bottom, two handles, and that's it. Basically, it's more of a beach or shopping bag, but nowadays you can find nice and slightly elaborate models for men, more robust and more aesthetic.

momotaro denim blue tote bag

© Momotaro

Momotaro "GTB" totebag, or how to tell the whole world that you are a crazy Japanese denim geek.

It should not be underestimated, because its extreme simplicity means that you will perhaps end up winning more than any other...

6. THE MICRO BAG FOR MEN IS... COMPLICATED

You know what I'm talking about.

You know that the subject has been debated since the dawn of time .

On the one hand, some advocate its practicality for urban use , where you rarely need to carry more than a phone, a wallet, keys and one or two extra items.

On the other hand... It is undoubtedly the most unanimously criticized style of bag there is.

But why, exactly?

PS: IN THIS VIDEO, I WEAR...

Nicolò Minchillo, in expert mode

My name is Nicolò. I am a Copywriter and have been at BonneGueule since 2015. I obviously write articles and create videos on our YouTube channel, such as "Sapristi" or "Sape m'en Cinq". All this with a certain love for debate, which I will never lose. Alongside that, I lend a hand to the product department so that we can develop inspired clothing in great materials.

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