Who’s to say that bags and purses are only meant for women? The one thing that has been consistent in this seasons fashion catwalks are men carrying bags. From high end design houses such as Louis Vuitton to streetwear brands such as Rag & Bones, male models are strutting down the runway showing bags in varies shapes, sizes and colors.

International brand “WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie” based out of Montreal is an example of a company that is providing professional quality leather goods for men. The “De Gaulle Bag” photoed here is functional, yet fashionable and exudes luxury with careful attention to detail, dressed with silver or gold zipper trims and additional hardware.

I have personally noticed an increasing interest in handbags from most of my male friends, including my boyfriend. There is no doubt that designers are competing to capture the growing demand of this market as more men become bag lovers.

The De Gaulle Bag available at Holt Renfrew Canada, Harvey Nichols UK, Opening Ceremony USA, Fred Segal USA

Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider