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Holdall: It's a man purse

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Men

Remember that Seinfeld episode with the European carry-all? The one where Jerry bought a handbag, and then he tried to convince himself that it's not a purse, but he couldn't? Well, guys in London are all over the man-purse these days and they don't care what Seinfeld thinks -- only they call it a "holdall." It's just a bag really, a gym bag or similar cloth+zipper+handles accessory, preferably made out of leather.

Really these things are a great idea, us guys need a "holdall" to carry around our computers, books and other junk these days. The thing is -- it's still a murse. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that, but you've got to be able to admit it; otherwise you're just lying to yourself. Personally, I'm more likely to go with the briefcase, because no matter how cheap or beat up, briefcases always look powerful.

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[via SeeJackShop]

Mugged for your man purse

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Men

Those of us who take our work with us wherever we go are forever indebted to the inventor of the man purse -- or "man bag," if you feel the need to butch it up. However, recent research suggests that your murse is likely to get you mugged.

According to researchers, this is because thieves know that guys carry expensive stuff in the man bags (laptops, cameras, etc) -- making them a more appealing target than women, who more often use their purses only as fashion accessories.

I'm a mess without my murse, so this is a serious dilemma. Hopefully this news will prompt designers to incorporate security features into new bags -- but if not, I suggest mouse traps. You'll know they're in there, so you probably won't catch yourself, and any mugger who breaks his finger trying to grab your laptop will think twice before he tries it again.

[via Fashionista]

Manly purses for manly men

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Men

Being called out on carrying a "manpurse" sucks. You're stuck in the uncomfortable position of either A) defending your manliness (which only makes you look worse), or B) standing up for the fact that it's ok for men everywhere to carry around functional yet stylish bags that contain their essential day-to-day items (which also only makes you look worse).

What's a dude to do?

Unless you want to stop carrying a purse altogether, which would make life a real pain, you might opt for something charged with a little testosterone. A bag that's so masculine, you look tougher just because you're carrying it.

Thanks to InventorSpot, all your best options have been collected in one, easy-to-use Top 10 list. In addition to the Decapitated Head bag pictured at right, there's also a purses shaped like footballs, keyboards -- even life-sized dogs.

So next time someone asks with a smirk, "Hey, are you carrying a manpurse?" You can respond: "Yes, because I am AWESOME."

[via Neatorama]

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