Men's Leather Messenger Bags: The Contemporary Man's Leather Briefcase Bag
Trends change time and again, but men's leather messenger bags consistently find a place in the world of fashion and functionality. Once known as courier bags, messenger bags are worn over the shoulder and are used for carrying documents, files, iPads, laptops and accessories.
These bags are perfect for men on the go who find it extremely convenient to carry all their belongings and daily needs, while freeing their hands. It is a fundamental principle that women have employed for centuries: carrying purses with straps that hang from the elbow or shoulder. Men's leather messenger bags give men the same benefit, but with a hip and stylish flair.
Over-the-shoulder men's leather messenger bags are the ideal book bags for college students. They are more stylish and convenient than a backpack, and are designed to make moving from place to place uncomplicated, as they easily accommodate all the essentials: books, notebooks, school supplies, iPads, Kindles, cellphones, laptops and even lunch. Available with lots of pockets, men's leather messenger bags help keep belongings organized and easy to get to. They are more convenient than backpacks because the user can access the contents without removing them.
Some of these leather messenger bags have an added bonus: they look good on both men and women. Take the Poste Leather Messenger Bag and the Piazza Men's Leather Messenger Handbag — although these leather messenger bags are for men, they look good on women as well. These two bags are an attractive option for women in college or in the workforce, who are juggling other duties as well.
Men's leather messenger bags are slowly replacing the conservative leather briefcase in the workplace. Since there is always work to be taken home, these bags can either be relatively simple with one or two big pockets for holding files and/or with many little pockets for a variety of important supplies. Leather messenger bags are stylish and are available in distressed, casual leather, or in high-quality, tailored looks that are suitable for a sales visit or a business meeting.
With the growing popularity of laptops, laptop carrier bags are becoming an essential accessory. However, if you're wearing a business suit or even a business casual outfit, you want something that complements the image you are trying to portray, not detracts from it. A leather laptop messenger bag speaks of your style and attention to detail.
Some of these laptop messenger bags double as briefcases as well, so your messenger bag is all that you need. The big pocket is usually for the laptop, while the other pockets are included to hold files, documents and supplies - from cellphones to PDAs, Kindles, iPads and much more.
Unlike the leather briefcase bags, leather messenger bags afford plenty of opportunities to express oneself. They many not come in quite as many colors and styles as women's purses and handbags, but designers have given men's leather messenger bags a modern feel, and have added a number of looks from which to choose from.
Sleek leather in black, brown, or rich burnt is at home in a law office or at a board meeting, while a more casual style like the distressed leather bag belongs in a more casual office or on a school campus. You might even choose a leather messenger bag with stitched artwork to make your own personal statement.