We've said it before, and we'll most likely say it again. The bag world is female-centric. Sure, the murse is everywhere, but that's not a man bag, that's a woman's bag for men. Schematics, yes, but true. That's why we were pleased to come across three companies that make bags that are undeniably masculine in their own fields, those being luggage, computer and diaper. Yes, we're talking about ... read more
Mandals, Murses and Muggs
Sure, male celebs are rich and famous, but does that mean the rules of fashion don't apply to them? Judging by the number of Muggs (man Uggs), Mandals (man sandals), Murses (man bags) and Manpris (man capris) we've spotted on Hollywood hunks, the answer, apparently, is no! Our first culprit: Sacha Baron Cohen, aka, Brüno. The flashy trendsetter ... read more
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 ... read more
Male bags? Really? Is the label given to bags designed and/or deemed acceptable for men supposed to be a play on 'mailbag' or something a little more, um, masculine? Either way, it is still better than the alternative, the murse (man + purse). It seems that despite the great strides made in equal rights for men that carry bags, there is still a stigma attached to the act of doing so. Refinery29 ... read more
There's nothing more manly than becoming a father -- it's something that a woman technically cannot do. Still, most of the paraphernalia that comes along with the manhood's highest honor is far from being flattering to one's masculinity, but times they are a changing. Somebody somewhere had the good sense to start marketing dad-friendly diaper bags, and some of them are actually cool enough to ... read more