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Trendhumper: Messenger Bags

frederickm — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:18:50 +0000

Usually associated with mailmen and crazy bike messengers, the messenger bag has crossed over from parcel delivery to becoming a popular alternative to the backpack. And why not—messenger bags (also called courier bags) offer the same toting ability as a backpack while offering easier access to your stuff while you’re on the go. Really, who wants to swing a heavy backpack around your shoulders every time you have to take out a book or magazine on the train? So the function is there, but what about the form? Should these be HUMPed or do they need to be DUMPed like last weeks leftover’s? Vote below.

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Buy It Now: Filson Laptop Bag

intern — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:56:51 +0000

The hustle and bustle of the work week will only get more hectic as commuters rush to get the hell out of the cold. So, as the season gets tougher, you should too. Fortunately, the Filson Padded Laptop Bag is made of an oil-finished twill that’s strong enough to stave off a storm—of either crappy weather or crappy people. And since it’s a Filson, you know this twill x leather bag will be comfortable to carry and will have enough pockets to hold everything you need plus some extra shit in case you end up spending the night out. You know how that goes…For details, pics and Buy It Now info, see below…

FILSON MEN’S PADDED LAPTOP BAG
CLICK here to BUY IT NOW at MARTINANDOSA.com, $285

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Buy It Now: Gravis Hobo Messenger Bag

intern — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:09:26 +0000

Messenger bags, we off that? Not so fast, dunnies. Don’t let the current tote and duffle craze make you forget about a good old over-the-shoulder messenger bag like this dope piece from Gravis. With the same attention to detail it puts in its shoes, Gravis has put together this fresh carryall in a super-bright save-the-earth green. It’s perfect for lugging around all the shit that you don’t need but feel the need to bring everywhere anyway—word to your pencil case, brass knuckles, and external hard drive of porn. See below for pics and Buy It Now info….

GRAVIS HOBO MESSENGER BAG
CLICK here to BUY IT NOW at Luggage.com, $60

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Buy It Now: Gap Flap-Front Messenger Bag

frederickm — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:42:56 +0000

The hunt for a bag that is stylish, durable, practical and reasonably priced can be disappointingly tedious. To ease your search, we’ve found a quality messenger bag that’ll not only leave some money in your pocket, but will offer a cool, simple departure from the monogrammed out man-bags everyone’s rockin’ these days. Today’s Buy It Now is a classic messenger bag from Gap that features an adjustable shoulder strap and side Velcro and zipper pockets for your phone or wallet. It’s not the flashiest of bags, but it’s perfectly practical and won’t leave you looking like you’re delivering packages on a fixed gear. For Buy It Now info and more pics, see below…

GAP FLAP-FRONT MESSENGER BAG IN TRUE BLACK
Click here to Buy It Now at the Gap, $40

GAP FLAP-FRONT MESSENGER BAG IN HAYES BROWN
Click here to Buy It Now at the Gap, $40

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Buy It Now: Neighborhood Sun Tote Bag

intern — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:42:00 +0000

Neighborhood, a Japanese brand known for its high-quality denim, has previously collaborated with Supreme and Stüssy—but the only co-sign you need is Complex. Also known as NBHD, the clothing line was founded by Shinsuke Takizawa based on the motorcycle lifestyle, but you don’t have to own a bike to cop one of these tote bags. These canvas joints are 100% cotton and perfect to take to the beach. Just throw in your towel and sunblock (and extracurriculars) and you’re all good! No man purse needed. Check out pics of the other colorways and Buy It Now info below…

NEIGHBORHOOD SUN TOTE BAG IN BLACK
Click here to Buy It Now at unionlosangeles.com, $48
NEIGHBORHOOD SUN TOTE BAG IN RED
Click here to Buy It Now at unionlosangeles.com, $48
NEIGHBORHOOD SUN TOTE BAG IN BLUE
Click here to Buy It Now at unionlosangeles.com, $48

Buy It Now: Fred Perry Contrast Barrel Bag

intern — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:00:22 +0000

Here at Complex, we’ve been preaching the benefits of manbags for a while, so by now you should already be convinced. If not, then today’s Buy It Now—brought to you by classy athletic brand Fred Perry—should make you finally see the light.

Made of PVC (like leather but without the dead cows), the Contrast Barrel Bag is 18” long with short handles, a removable shoulder strap, and zip-up side pockets. In short, the bag is not just fly—it’s useful too. Whether you carry it on a trip, to the beach, to the gym, or back and forth from your narcotics supplier, the waterproof Barrel Bag will fit everything you need. As a bonus, its spartan colors and simple design will keep your manliness intact. For Buy It Now info, details, and pics, see below…

CONTRAST BARREL BAG
CLICK here to BUY IT NOW at gargyle.com, $75

Buy It Now: Filson Dark Tan Small Duffle Bag

donniek — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:25:26 +0000

It’s getting to be the season where you’re gonna be taking a lot of weekend getaways—”weekenders” for you bougie types—so you’ll need a go-to manbag for your travels. Today’s Buy It Now is a dope duffle from Filson. It’s an oil-finish, tin-cloth bag with exposed zip closure, woven strap handles, and adjustable shoulder strap. There are two exterior pouches on either side and the interior is lined with nylon. It’s smooth enough to be admired by the womenfolk but sufficiently rugged so that you can pull off that whole high-plains drifter steez. For details pics and Buy It Now info, see below…

FILSON DARK TAN SMALL DUFFLE BAG
CLICK here to BUY IT NOW at SSense.com, $144

Buy It Now: Peasants & Travelers Backpack

donniek — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:20:15 +0000

These days—as with our sneakers and watches—we’re avoiding unnecessary bells and whistles when it comes to our (man)bags. That means a break from all those “tech” backpacks you see with a million zippers and colors and patent leather and little separate compartments for your BlackBerry, and Nintendo DS, and iPhone and…etc. Are you going to the office or are you going to the moon? How about just a simple-yet-stylish, everyday backpack? Thankfully, a new Complex-cosigned bag line called Peasants & Travelers has answered our call.

Today’s Buy It Now is the Peasants & Travelers Backpack, which has a water-resistant polyester exterior and a lined interior made to look like a dress shirt. Every design feature has a purpose: inside is the all-important padded laptop sleeve (fits a MacBook Pro 15) and outside is Day-Glo orange trim on the handle and zippers, great for nighttime bike riders. For Buy It Now info and detail pics, see below…

PEASANTS & TRAVELERS BACKPACK
Click Here To Buy It Now At Peasants & Travelers Online Store, $125

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Buy It Now: Tommy Hilfiger Limited Edition Tote Bag

donniek — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:12:00 +0000

Yeah, yeah, we know: The bag above is on the uh, soft side. But think of the positives—(1) it features photographs by the late Jeremy Blake (1971-2007); (2) 100% of the proceeds go to a new Free Arts NYC photography program for low-income kids; and (3) Mother’s Day is this Sunday. You know moms love tote bags, right? It’s a no-brainer.

Today’s Buy It Now is this natural canvas Limited Edition Tote Bag by Tommy Hilfiger, with fine-leather trims. For Buy It Now info and close-up detail pics, see below…

TOMMY HILFIGER LIMITED EDITION TOTE BAG
Click Here To Buy It Now At ShopTommy.com, $125

Buy It Now: Prada Nylon Tote

donniek — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:03:31 +0000

Manbag lovers: Meet the next level. Today’s Buy It Now is the Prada Nylon Tote with rolled leather handles, removable shoulder strap and leather trim. Check inside for the jacquard fabric-lined interior and three additional pockets. Made in Italy like Gloria Gucci, fam-lays. Google her. For another pic of the bag and Buy It Now info, see below…

PRADA NYLON TOTE
Click Here To Buy It Now At Barneys, $995

Buy It Now: Head Porter Dot Black Beauty Bag

donniek — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:34:50 +0000

If we told you ten years ago that hip-hop kids would be rocking skinny jeans and toting manbags, you’d probably say: “Yeah, right…and I’m sure rappers will be singing emo electro-pop, too. FOH!” Uh, yeah. Things done changed. But it’s like they say: Trends come and go, but true style is forever. Which is why we love Head Porter, the collabo brand of Tokyo-based bag experts Yoshida & Co. and streetwear guru Hiroshi Fujiwara. These guys were producing high-quality, stylish bags back when you thought wearing a non-Jansport backpack was a style risk.

Today’s Buy It Now is the popular Boston duffel from Head Porter’s Dot Black Beauty series'the perfect carryall to stash in the overhead for your next weekend getaway. You can try to find it at Head Porter’s Soho NYC store, but for a closer look at the bag and Buy It Now info, see below…

HEAD PORTER DOT BLACK BEAUTY BAG
Click Here To Buy It Now At Head-Porter.org, $213

Trendhumper: Man Handbags

treats — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:13:08 +0000

Original Kanye photo: Robert Maxwell

It wasn’t until this year that dudes began to embrace alternatives to our beloved backpacks. Kanye West showed he was unafraid to embrace handbags by Louis Vuitton. And thanks to the likes of DKNY, Rag & Bone, and Reiss making unisex styles, the Berlin wall of such fashion taboos has fallen. Rather than be a statement of who you are on the inside, it’s really about what you’re carrying on the inside. Most are equipped to do exactly the same as your bulky backpack'carry a laptop, a few magazines, or your gym gear. That said, you should be cool with sporting a totebag, handbag, or duffle bag, as long as it doesn’t fall under the subcategory of pocket book, right? Vote on this trend after the jump.

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