The idea of the IT bag is both a blessing and a curse. Worshipping one accessory for a season means better appreciating the craftsmanship and design of the world’s biggest fashion houses. But IT bags don’t stay IT for very long. Just as soon as they’re thrown into the spotlight and tucked under arms are they pulled from shoulders and replaced by something fresher.
But the years of the one-bag-wonder are gone, and we’re not too sad about it. Over recent seasons, the bag game has been blown wide open. Messengers, shoppers, crossbody, and even "cassette" bags, are all on display. All at the same time. And for everyone. Menswear has finally started to accept bags, of all kinds, with outstretched arms.
Scroll on for a brief guide to the best bags around right now.
Marni Panelled Shell Cross-Body Bag
Panelled Shell Cross-Body Bag
Marni
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Marni puts its signature playful twist on the shoulder bag with this colorful iteration. A single shoulder strap harks back to early '00s style and offers you an alternative to the canvas top handles.
Prada Nylon Bag
Nylon Bag
Prada
If it works, why fix it? This pared-back black shoulder bag is functional and brimming with self-confidence. Prada branding graces the woven strap as well as the front panel.
Bally Trezzini
Trezzini
Bally
Bally shows its experience with this super simple option that features the storied House's famous stripe. Cut from premium leather, this is a luxurious companion for everyday trips.
Bottega Veneta Padded Cassette Bag
Padded Cassette Bag
Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta's famous and highly covetable woven leather typifies this bag. A sleek all-black colorway shows the power of simplicity.
Burberry Logo Canvas Check Freddie Messenger Bag
Logo Canvas Check Freddie Messenger Bag
Burberry
The world-famous Nova Check highlights this practical shoulder bag as a bastion of luxury. The Freddie messenger stands as a symbol of how a legendary fashion house has adapted to keep up with the times.
Gucci Off The Grid GG Supreme Phone Pouch
Off The Grid GG Supreme Phone Pouch
Gucci
Gilded Gucci branding to the front of this small shoulder bag is accompanied by a woven monogram motif throughout. This phone pouch is a great way to add a pop of color to your everyday looks.
Balenciaga Tour D'Eiffel Printed Nylon Crossbody
Tour D'Eiffel Printed Nylon Crossbody
Balenciaga
In true Gvasalia style, this Balenciaga bag takes inspiration from the swathes of cheap souvenir bags on sale in the French capital, transposing the concepts of mass production and luxury style.
Off-White™ Logo Strap Leather Cross Body Bag
Logo Strap Leather Cross Body Bag
Off-White™
One of the quieter components of the Off-White™ collection, this leather crossbody bag displays Virgil Abloh's diverse know-how. The premium leather construction is backed up by a black-on-black version of the industrial strap that we've all come to know and love by Off-White™.
Maison Margiela 4-Stitches Cross Body Bag
4-Stitches Cross Body Bag
Maison Margiela
Understated but packing a punch, this Margiela crossbody bag will elevate even the most relaxed fits. From the famous four-stitch logo to the white pop-stud hang tag, this accessory proves that it's all about subtle details.
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