Men's leather shoulder bags: types, best models and tips for choosing
Nowadays, men care about the harmony of their images no less than the fair sex. For this, the gentlemen have everything they need - stylish clothes and high-quality accessories in a large assortment. Leather shoulder bags are recognized as one of the most popular today. These products are chosen by many men and successfully complement many of their usual looks. In this article, we will take a closer look at such accessories and find out what their pros and cons are.
Advantages and disadvantages
Usually men choose things that are practical, durable and of high quality. This applies not only to clothing, but also to accessories. Most often, gentlemen purchase leather goods that have a lot of positive qualities.
Let's take a look at the benefits of modern shoulder bags made from this popular material.
- These products are very comfortable to wear... Most models of bags are equipped with shoulder straps, the length of which can be independently adjusted.
- These are functional accessories, in which there are many compartments and pockets for storing many things. Usually, all the contents in shoulder bags can be laid out as neatly and systematically as possible so that the desired item can be quickly and easily found in the inside of the accessory.
- Leather is a practical and reliable material that looks expensive and solid. Leather accessories are the best solution for a man's look. With them, the appearance of a man becomes more serious and attractive. High-quality leather products can last for many years without losing their original beauty (if you use them carefully and carefully).
- Modern men's leather bags are presented in a rich assortment. Even the most demanding customer can find the ideal option. On sale there are models made in different colors and styles. You can buy a very expensive or more affordable shoulder bag - there are different options in stores.
- Men's leather shoulder bags easily fit into most looks. These accessories look especially stylish and solid in business ensembles, making them more attractive and complete.
Modern men's leather bags are not without drawbacks.
- These accessories are uncomfortable for avid cyclists.... A shoulder bag can be detrimental to balance while riding. When traveling, a leather accessory can strain your shoulder. Most often, the latter problem arises when it comes to long-distance roads.
- The most reliable and practical are genuine leather products. However, these accessories can be very expensive, especially if they are products from well-known brands.
- Shoulder bags are not the most stable especially if you compare them with the same popular backpack among men. In the case of a shoulder product, the user will not be able to achieve optimal weight distribution. After wearing a heavy load in such an accessory, the wearer may experience shoulder pain.
- On the market you can find bags lacking a stabilizing pad on the shoulder strap. This detail only seems insignificant, but in fact, it can be completely inconvenient to wear a leather product without it.
Model Description
Many varieties of men's bags are made from leather. Each copy is designed to store certain things in it. Let's consider what are the different models of leather accessories for men.
- Travel bags. In the collection of many men there is this solid and presentable leather accessory. Men's travel bags are one of the most comfortable items. They are great travel assistants. They can hold a large number of different items. Modern leather bags are notable for their expensive appearance, so they can be used to "enrich" the male image, highlighting the good taste of the user.
- Duffle bags. These accessories can be useful not only when traveling, but also in creating a stylish, harmonious look. A men's leather bag of this type looks especially attractive in an urban ensemble. They take it with them on trips and use it as an everyday useful accessory.
- Portfolios. Leather accessories popular among business men. Often completed with long shoulder straps. These products are literally designed to optimally organize all of the user's belongings and documents. Often in leather men's briefcases there are small compartments for storing various little things. Many modern models are designed to fit a laptop.
- Purses. Shoulder men's purses, presented in a huge assortment, are very popular today. These are classic accessories of compact size, in which you can wear small items.
- Document bags... Otherwise, these men's accessories are called a bag-case. These accessories are usually small and worn on the shoulder. Inside such a bag there is only space for documents and business cards.
- Messenger bag. Another name for the accessory is a messenger bag or tablet. Popular men's product. The messenger bag is larger in comparison to classic business accessories. This product can fit a laptop with a diagonal of 12-13 inches. These are very comfortable and ergonomic specimens. On sale you can find not only solid and strict, but also youth varieties of messengers.
- Garment bags. This is the name of roomy travel bags that have a place to store clothes. In such an accessory, you can position the suit without fear of ruining its presentable appearance. There are 2 types of garment bags on sale: more shoulder bags and large items on wheels with a telescopic handle.
- Tote. Interesting models of men's bags, which are often made of leather. This is a good alternative to the standard men's briefcase that you can use to complement your business style. More often, such an accessory is made of natural material and does not have a large number of additional decorations.
Overview of skin varieties
The current market for men's accessories is filled with high-quality and attractive products, in the production of which various types of leather are used. Each of them has its own distinctive properties and performance characteristics. Let's get acquainted with them.
Leather
Men's bags made of genuine leather, without a doubt, are the highest quality, reliable and practical. They are durable and expensive to look at. The accessory made of natural leather can be worn for many years.
It should be noted that products made of genuine leather are mostly expensive. If you decide to purchase a chic accessory released under a well-known advertised brand, it can cost you a tidy sum.
Such products need proper care. Some dirt can be removed from the surface of a genuine leather bag only in dry cleaning.
For the manufacture of men's bags, the following types of genuine leather are used:
- veal - smooth, pleasant to the touch, used in the production of luxury accessories;
- lamb - has a creamy shade, soft and pleasant;
- rawhide - soft and delicate skin, not so common;
- nappa - this is the name of the calf skin, which is distinguished by a particularly soft and delicate texture;
- varnish - smooth and shiny material with water-repellent qualities;
- grainy - material with a grainy surface;
- nubuck - type of smooth calfskin, has a velvet texture, vulnerable and delicate material;
- suede leather - a material that is very similar to nubuck, but is valued much higher;
- vachetta - the material used for finishing the accessories is raw leather.
Artificial leather
Often, in the production of accessories, a more affordable leatherette is used. Thanks to modern technology, leather substitute products are difficult to distinguish from natural specimens. They look no less attractive and presentable, but at the same time they are much cheaper.
Artificial leather accessories have one significant drawback - they are not the most durable. These things are sensitive to temperature changes.
From frost, leatherette bags risk cracking, and in the heat these things quickly fade. Inexpensive man-made products are prone to abrasion.
Eco leather
Another of the modern materials used in the manufacture of shoulder bags. Eco-leather is characterized by an environmentally friendly composition. Products made from this material are very similar to natural options.
Eco-leather men's bags are more durable than leatherette options. They are not afraid of temperature fluctuations or rapid abrasion.
Design options
Men's leather bags can be made in different colors, but the following examples are the most common:
- black;
- burgundy;
- brown;
- gray;
- dark blue.
Men's leather bags are rarely full of decorations. Usually this:
- branded emblems or discreet prints (for example, in the style of Calvin Klein);
- textured granular surfaces of the material;
- shiny fittings that look spectacular against the background of dark leather;
- embossing elements.
Handmade shoulder accessories for men can be complemented with various inserts, for example, in steampunk or rock styles.
In this way, very unusual and informal bags are obtained.
Brands
Here is a small list of the most famous brands, producing high-quality men's leather bags.
- Gucci. The fashion house produces high-quality leather bags in both laconic and bright designs in the style of the brand. The assortment includes not only black, but also gray, brown and cream leather models, complemented by branded emblems and colored inserts.
- Calvin Klein. The brand offers men's bags made of genuine and artificial leather. The products are distinguished by their laconic but attractive design and impeccable workmanship.
- Louis Vuitton. The brand produces expensive men's bags made of genuine leather of the highest quality. The assortment includes not only plain business, but also accessories decorated with branded prints from different types of materials, for example, it can be things made of cowhide or calfskin.
How to choose?
Let's take a look at what to rely on when choosing the perfect bag for men.
- Decide on the tasks that the accessory should solve. If you need a product for storing documents and money, then you can purchase a small shoulder bag like a purse. If you want to pick up a more capacious product that you can take with you on a trip, then you should take a closer look at larger specimens, for example, travel bags.
- Make sure the quality of the material is high. If it is genuine leather, it should not be too rough. The product should be pleasant to the touch, free from any damage to the material - there should be no scratches or discolored areas on the accessory.
- Make sure the quality of the fittings. Check how all the locks and zippers of the accessory work. They shouldn't jam.
- Check the quality of the seams. The line should be as neat and even as possible - "stitch to stitch". There should be no protruding threads.
- Choose an accessory of your favorite color that will harmoniously fit into your usual look. In search of a solid product, it is better to choose a bag in a classic color. If you need an informal youth accessory, then you can buy something more colorful and bright.
- It is recommended to buy a leather bag made by a reputable manufacturer. Branded pieces last longer and look better, although they are often more expensive. Don't skimp on buying a quality and durable leather bag.
Buy leather goods from specialized stores or mono-brand boutiques.
Only here you will find original products from well-known companies.
See an overview of the men's leather bag in the video below.
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