London Collections Men: Chris & Tibor bags and The Strong Holdall

What's in your bag these days men?  Well, it could contain the following; mobile, tablet, pen, note book, headphones, hair brush, various skin care products, gym gear, water bottle, laptop the list really does go on. So how do you carry all of these items around?  Often it means carrying around a number of different bags, but Chris & Tibor have different ideas.

They have invented 'The Strong Holdall Collection' for SS2013.  This bag is strong enough withstand the weight of all of the above items, plus much more.  However, the best part is not just in its strengh, it is in its looks.  The brand has stayed focused on creating a beautifully designed bag for the everyday man.

Chris & Tibor also make a number of other London named manbags from The Shoreditch, to The Barbican.   Now we cant wait for the The Angel.

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London Collections Men: Mr Start

Our favorite Shoreditch tailor, Mr Start, presented a more relaxed version of his suit collection at London Collections. There were a number of first for the brand with accessories making an appearance on the catwalk. Leather bags, and also hats were the most notable feature illustrating a forward looking approach to tailored casual-wear, whilst retaining throughout what Mr Start does best.

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Property of can be your property from Opumo

 

'We have no name' would've been an odd name to call a range of bags and wallets, so instead this collection thought about what it's owner would call it.  Well remember when your mum wrote on your new school bag 'Property of xxxxx', well these clever chaps called their brand just that.

'Property of' is a brand from Singapore that makes durable, lightweight and very much functional products.  Their goal is to to produce bags that age well, and take on the unique character of their owner, wrinkles and all.

Now Property of is finally available in the UK from Opumo.  Check out their collection of bags and wallets, whilst you can.

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Welcome Opumo to the men's accessory market

Opumo (Twitter - @Opumo_UK) is the new online destination for premium men's accessories from pocket squares to technology cases. The curated collection features pieces that have been sourced from unique brands across the globe all with traditions of fine craftsmanship, innovative design and with distinctive heritages.

London based co-founders Harry and Nick have brought together a considered collection of beautifully made, classically styled modern essentials. Opumo launches with wallets from Australian brand Bellroy; bags from US-based J Panther Luggage and Colombian-based Hasso and sunglasses from the increasingly popular Brooklyn, New York-based Contego Eyewear.

“We were frustrated with the lack of unique and exclusive men’s accessories brands that offered the same level of design, quality and fine craftsmanship that we had come to expect from leading brands. This drove us to embark on a global search for the new and exciting brands which we now source, discerningly edit and showcase on Opumo”.

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London Fashion Week Menswear Day Street Style

 

Menswear at London Fashion Week always brings out the best in the Capital's chaps, and for AW 2012 they didn't disappoint.  Accessorized from top to toe they had it all on show.  Bow ties, with neck chains were another strong trend coming through thick and fast, whilst bags of different sizes with embellishments of fox tails, and metal chains were another favourite.  For more on our London Fashion Week Menswear Day images, check out our facebook page.

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Blue Marlin does it old school with vintage bags

Old school, vintage, or retro call these bags whatever you like but we think they are just damn cool!!!  Made by Blue Marlin (Twitter - @bluemarlinvibe) they are a throw back to when 'clothing was born on the fields, lived on the streets'.  The full collection is inspired by sports such as baseball, football and rugby.  Game on!

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My first man clutch by Sorsd

One of my favorite Christmas presents this year was my very first man clutch!  Santa was very clever, and tracked down new online shop Sorsd who stock this Nemeth black clutch.  With 2012 being the year of the man clutch, I for one cant wait to rock this on London's streets.

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Sorsd - curators of men's style

Hot of the press, and ready to dress the discerning gent, Sorsd [pronounced sourced] (Twitter -@sorsd) has launched this year.  Created by a group of well heeled buyers it showcases stylish, high quality and unique (something we love at Maketh-The-Man) brands for men.

Simple put, they curate men's style.  Good job chaps.

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Ushowu goes Dutch with bracelets & manbags

It's not everyday that you stumble upon a quirky shop from the Netherlands, but we have done just that with Ushowu (Twitter - @ushowu).  They stock these incredible 'fish hook' bracelets, which we love, and are always handy to have when Loch side.  They also have a great range of leather bags, with the olive green royal bag being one of our favs.

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Ted Baker and Brady Bags like fishing

TEDSEY - £325

DISSEY- £225

FLYBAG - £155

Ted Baker (Twitter - @ted_baker) and Brady Bags have come together this November to create a bespoke range of men's and woman's bags for both the town and the countryside.  The lovely men's collection features three main styles and are all made in England

We are told that the collection came about as Ted is particularly found of fly fishing, and often carried a Brady Bag around with him when partaking in a spot of rod and reel action.  So one sunny day when popping his trout into his Brady (they are rubber lined especially for this) Ted thought that perhaps he should have his own fishing bag.

And so the collaboration was born.

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