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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]

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]