With all the awareness around, men are not the ones to fall behind in the game of fashion. There is an increase in the clan of the male fashion blogger. The rapidly burgeoning e-commerce space is further fueling their interest in fashion and staying well-groomed, as men are naturally averse to going around in shopping malls not to mention the traffic and parking snarls that come along with it. There is also a spike in the number of gadgets being lugged around and while doing that the menfolk are seeking out stylish bags to carry them in. It is a market opportunity yet to be exploited fully but there are some early movers already making a mark. And here is where we discover them in all their glory!
A creative venture of Aditya Abhyankar and Joydeep Singh, Twenty Seven is a manufacturer of designer work accessories. They have a penchant for experimenting with different kinds of material, which according to us is one of the most important factors in the final look and feel of the bag. Their designs are neat, entirely purposeful and meant for the dapper man. Though minimalistic, the bags have an air of class about them. They have men’s needs well covered – from laptop bags and Mac book sleeves to beer bags!
Studio Kassa is the go-to destination if you are looking for premium products in handcrafted genuine leather. Aarushi and Arpan, the highly qualified founders, blend art and design in right measure to create sophisticated, contemporary bags. With a mission of ‘home is where the art is’, they are well on track to conquer hearts as well!
If you have a specific design in mind, march right over to Tortus who have the expertise and passion to crystallize it into reality. You’d have bags as resilient as a tortoise’s shell, which is the brand’s namesake. Raghav Sethi, the talented young founder, is a firm believer of Coco Chanel’s words, ‘In order to be irreplaceable one must be different’ and his idea of being different is to offer the consumer what they precisely want rather than doling out hundreds of clones of the same design.
Men’s bags do not have to be boring anymore! Happily Unmarried bags are as quirky and fun as their name and come in myriad hues and patterns that more often that not, are unisex in their appeal. As such, it resonates more with the youth or rather, those youthful at heart! The very premise of Rahul and Rajat in founding this brand was to infuse wit, humour and color into everything they ever produce. Carry along some cheer wherever you go with their amusing and cheerful range.
A leather haven with a product portfolio including all the essentials for men (and women) in exotic butter-soft, Nappa and Analine leather, The Leather Boutique is a formidable name in the Indian leather space. The husband-wife duo, Zeshan and Jayanti, have fine acumen in everything to do with leather and an expert finger on the pulse of the consumer. They are based out of Bangalore, though they ship worldwide. Their collection of work and travel bags need a special mention.
Of course, there are many other brands, but these some of the most promising ones. Have you bought from any of them? How has your experience been? Do share with us!
Vidya, I wasn’t even aware that there are special colorful bags that cater only to men. I am better informed now. 🙂