TOP FIVE RETRO MAN BAG’S TO UP YOUR ALL ROUND GAME

'All guys are turning into chicks. We started with eyebrows and now we have man-bags. The floodgates have opened and now we are where we are. And where we are is the end of the road for society as we know it.' - Overheard in a bar somewhere in Red State. 

Why do men love man-bags? And why do we call them man-bags? Did men have bags before women? According to this article in GQ, A brief history of the man-bag, 'before pockets were a thing, there was the girdle pouch (a small pouch suspended by a belt - or girdle - worn around the leg). Renaissance men (around in the 14th century to the 17th century) would use these to hold spices, herbs and money.'

I guess then Indiana Jones hit our screens in the 80s with a retro MkVII gas mask bag and the rest is history. Speak of which lets kick of the list shall we. 

Retro Indiana Jones Men's Satchel

If that new Indiana Jones Trailer gave you a twinge down there like it did me, and you're looking to get the same MkVII gas mask bag, you can buy one at Magnoli Clothiers for $58 and one on Amazon for £40. 

But today I'm in the mood for something even more retro than a Gas Mask Bag. I started to peruse the web for places that sell Retro Man Bags and wanted to share with you some of my findings. 

Messenger Bag with Japanese Logo

Now you have to be careful with Japanese Logos, especially if you don't speak Japanese. For all I know the logo could read 'I'm carrying Nazi Gold, rob me!!' But it's not what the message says, (ironically as it's called a messenger bag) it's how it looks! Superdry figured that out early on with their logos and graphics, and yes I think Superdry is exclusively for middle-aged men trying to recapture their youth, but the Japanese stuff (sans Superdry script) has always appealed to me. 

This one brilliantly price at £26.99 with great feedback on Amazon. 

Mod Flight Bag 

I've always had a penchant for Retro Flight Bags. Moving away from Amazon I've found this really cool 60s Mod Flight Bag in White by Gola for £44.99. The shop Atom Retro is now bookmarked on my favourites. I wonder why it's called the Redford though? Maybe Robert Redford wore one in the 60s on a flight somewhere. I digress. 

Le Mans 24H Weekender Bag

Holy hell, have I just ran the retro needle into the red or what!? Gentlemen, start your boners. This Special edition retro weekender bag was designed to celebrate 100 years of Le Mans. PS - if anyone from Le Mans is reading this I am an avid race fan. I watch Drive to Survive, I am a brand ambassador for Formula-E, and I've even converting the barn in my new place to a Scalextric amphitheatre. (Yet to tell Tuula that it's not going to be a studio for her art). Available from 195MPH.com for £355. 

Buffalo Leather Retro Toiletry Bag

Komal’s Passion Leather is a small family business based in Chicago, Illinois. In the bathroom it's important that you keep all your sh*t contained because the women run a mock in there. The secret to a sustainable relationship is two bathrooms, a shared appreciation for the arts and Countdown, and knowing when to stop talking about previous boyfriends. 

This retro toiletry bag is one of the best reviewed on Amazon for the price point £29.99. 

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