Issue # 6 - Not all Baggage is bad.

Issue #6 - Not all Baggage is bad.

Hello again men. I would like you to take a look at the picture above. Take a couple minutes and really look at that picture. There is absolutely nothing un-masculine about this picture. Here we have Ryan Reynolds, an actor who undoubtedly portrays masculinity, sporting a burly beard, a badass leather jacket, and GASP! A shoulder bag. Yes, Ryan Reynolds is wearing what many a "manly" man call a "man-bag" a "Murse" or any other clever title they managed to come up with while reading gripping literature via Maxim Magazine.

Many men poke fun at guys who use shoulder bags, but in reality what is there to make fun of? They are practical, efficient, handy, and most of all they are stylish and look good. Look at Mr. Reynolds up there. Not only is he toting all of what he needs in a stylish leather bag, but he's also successfully breaking the "black vs brown" rule i outlined in the last issue. So what is it about the "Man Bag" that prompts jokes from "men"? I really don't care what it is, let's put a stop to it. For the man on the go especially, Shoulder bags are vital to survival. In my brown leather bag at any given time you will find my laptop computer and power cord, my ipod, earphones, a notebook and pen, Gum, deodorant, 1 or 2 bottles of cologne, my keys, a pair of socks or a t shirt, and other miscellaneous items. Since i am on the run very often, all these items come in handy since i never know where i am going to be all the time. Without a shoulder bag i would either be stuck without items i need, or i would be one of those guys that carries around a nausea-enducing backpack. Please don't be one of those guys.

Shoulder bags are available in a massive variety of styles, and if you are looking to get one, consider adopting the rule on shoes and get more than one; ie I have a brown leather one for everyday use, a bigger checkered one for even more casual and rugged use, and a Kenneth Cole Reaction Black Leather bag for more formal occasions. (Interviews, meetings, etc.) You have to remember that everything needs to go with the outfit you're wearing.

Put it this way guys. Shoulder bags are a lot cooler than having your pants pockets bulging all sorts of crap. And it also shows you have confidence. Wear it proud!

Sincerely

S.G.