Every man reaches a point in his life when he simply has to throw away his old, cloth backpack. For some, it was after high school, for others after they got their first job… And for some, it might even be just waiting to happen. Whichever group you fall into, know that the contents of your bag help define your look just as much as the bag itself. That’s why we’ve put together the key elements that should never be missing from your bag, along with your laptop.
Either way, your bag should be part of your outfit, not just something to carry your snack in, so try to match the colors. When in doubt, go for black, you can't go wrong with it.
The same goes for pens and diaries. Organize your life in style and instead of colorful picture diaries, get something simple and elegant. The legendary Italian Moleskine will even engrave your initials on your diary for a few euros.
Don't forget to pack a scarf with them so you don't get caught out this winter.
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Leather, leather, leather
Unlike any other piece of your outfit, a bag is used every day. That's why it's worth investing in it, just like gold. Avoid fabric and leatherette imitations, you'll only fool yourself, and buy a real, leather one instead. Not only will it last you for many years, it will even acquire a patina over time that will make it a unique piece. Whether you work in IT or in a bank, a modern shoulder bag goes with everything. If that's too classic for you, try a shoulder bag.
It's what's inside that counts.
Nothing ruins an outfit more than arriving at a meeting in a beautiful suit with a gorgeous bag and pulling out a promotional pen and notebook from the stationery store. Leave these things for your kids to take to school. Just as you invest in your appearance, invest in the accessories you use every day. A quality pen separates the men from the boys, lasts a lifetime and serves as much as a piece of jewelry. Just look at this beautiful Mont Blanc William Faulkner Edition, it really does look better than what you got from your courier for Christmas last year, doesn't it?
It's not all just work.
Every well-traveled man knows that the headphones offered by the flight attendant on the plane are worthless. Whether you're flying to New Zealand or commuting to work on public transport, there's nothing better than filtering out the noise around you while avoiding awkward conversations with your seatmates. So that you don't have to rely on the little earplugs that came with your phone, the gentlemen at Bowers & Wilkins have figured out how to squeeze the sound of high-end speakers into your bag. The P9 Signature headphones not only sound fantastic, but they're also extremely compact and incredibly stylish.
