Why can't men just have purses, or handbags?
Think about the way fashion has evolved now. We have returned to much sleeker lines on the designs. Men wear slim leg jeans and pants. Everything is designed to fit the body, not hang on it. This means that everything we put in our pockets will throw off the lines. So basically fashion has presented the necessity for men carrying their stuff in a bag of some sort. Where else are you gonna fit your chapstick, iPod, cell phone, wallet, etc.? You need a bag. Men need a bag.
I know, I know, you think that a bag would be too feminine for men. But seriously, what is really left of complete masculinity nowadays? We have makeup designed for men, we have allowed metrosexuals to take over the world. Men are getting regular manicures, caring for their mommies, and are showing their emotions. You tell me what's left in the world that is so masculine that a bag would ruin it. The age of a more effeminate man has come. I'm not complaining about all of the new changes. Some things are useful. It's nice to not be ridiculed for wanting to look your best. My main problem is in the makeup, and the pretense that wearing those "man bags" is not wearing a purse. IT IS!!
So, now that I have put my stamp on men with bags, the next step is to discover the right bag for a man. I'm not saying go out and pick up a Kate Spade or anything. I think that might push the boundaries into the Prince zone. We don't have to go that far, unless you think heels are the wave of the future for men. For a man, I think we should go for something a bit oversized. Pharrell carries a large, neon purple, "Burkin" style bag. I think a oversized Burkin bag would work for a man. The key for men is to have larger bags than women normally carry. The latest trend for women is to wear large handbags. Oversized accessories are very much in fashion, and the bags are no exception. Not many women wear them, but the bags are out there and they are large enough where a man can wear them to avoid those dainty little messenger bags, and stylish enough to avoid the uptight briefcases. The goal is to avoid those stupid backpack fabric bags. Those are worse. You might as well be one of those weirdos walking around with luggage around the city.
Perhaps a few examples of men and their bags:
Now those are a much better way to carry around your stuff. I especially like the first bag. You might also consider duffel bags as well. The designers are making them much better than they used to. Now, there is an actual design or pattern to them. You may not care about these things, but even a small detail like that can make a look.
I should also note to be careful about which brand of bags you buy. This pertains to women and men. I cannot stand those nouveau riche bags with Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dooney & Burke, etc. plastered all over the bag. Whatever happened to showing the design, not the designer's name. It's ridiculous, and most people look awful with it. Fashion is not about labels (for the most part). It is about beautiful designs that accentuate your own personal beauty. When was the last time you really looked beautiful with the alphabet plastered on your body? How can you function wearing that? Or a better question, should you function? Or should you drop off the face of the Earth and put us out of our misery looking at you in it? A bit harsh of a statement, yes. But it's still true.
So, the verdict on man bags is that they are out. Way out. The future is in just a regular handbag. Why perpetrate, just wear the handbag. At the end of the day, I think a man looks more prissy by trying to hide the fact that he is wearing a purse. A real man can have anything on and, frankly my dear, not give a damn. So why not just do it? Now, let's all go out, get our bags, meet up for a drink, and live our lives without caring about what other people think. Viva la revolucion!
Here's to style. Cheers!
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