Three Bags Every Man Should Own
J.L. Rocha Collections
Three Bags Every Man Should Own, and Why:
Luxury Suggestions
In the age of casual style, few men embrace the elegance of well worn accessories. The discerning watch collector continues to be an elite connoisseur amongst high performance individuals, yet the juxtaposition of a canvas accessory or plastic wheels can lose points when it comes to communicating your essence to the world. In summary, every man should own the following three bags:
A leather travel bag
A leather briefcase
A leather or suede backpack
This post will illustrate the importance and use cases for each bag, along with helpful informational graphics to guide your collection.
Helpful infographics:
Essential Bag #1: A leather travel bag/carry-on
You might be the best at packing with little need to use the overhead bin, but a leather travel bag should still be an essential for a luxurious man. A timeless, long lasting, and quintessential piece for those who embark on good journeys, here are a few of the many benefits of leather travel bags:
A leather travel bag always meets TSA size standards.
A leather travel bag can be used as a gym bag to go between the office and exercise.
A leather travel bag will elevate your look above gym-goers and fellow passengers.
Is versatile across air, sea, rail and road based trips.
Keep in mind: high power, elite individuals use and carry their own leather travel bags. Such as CEOs exiting a heliport, professional athletes from the team bus to the locker rooms, and boat commuting business men from Connecticut to New York.
Essential Bag #2: A leather briefcase
A leather briefcase can change the perception of others from the moment you walk in the room, making is one of the ‘must have’ travel bags for men. Canvas work mags and ‘messenger bags’ can communicate a lack-luster performance, but a leather briefcase does much more:
A leather briefcase is a lightweight option for your mobile office needs.
Leather is naturally hydrophobic, protecting your office documents and electronics.
A leather briefcase can be used for meetings, coffee shops, and office commuting while elevating your style.
Keep in mind: the name briefcase came about because lawyers used them to carry court documents known as briefs. While lawyers still use briefcases today, the bag has become a staple for men who conduct important business.
Essential Bag #3: A leather backpack
A leather backpack is an essential for the man that goes everywhere. While a backpack communicates a leisurely adventure, a backpack material can influence the type of adventurer and elevate your style in unique ways. The versatility of this bag make it a welcome piece to any collection, along with these benefits:
A leather backpack is a rugged long lasting travel bag that can withstand many adventures.
Suede can communicate a much more luxurious essence, yet stays a rugged option for sun-laden/desert environments.
A leather backpack will grow in character with a unique patina from your travel, whereas a canvas backpack will deteriorate over time.
Keep in mind: we utilize full grain leather for our midnight blue and black backpacks, ensuring that they will last a lifetime. Yet once a leather backpack is in your collection, you can venture into suedes for an elevated look requiring more finesse.
Closing Notes:
All men should graduate from canvas to leather at some point, hunters and tradesmen may consider a waxed duck-canvas when dealing with tough environments requiring heavy waterproofing, the most significant difference being in the treatment and the communicated values. A man that utilizes leather communicates both the work-ethic he has as well as his value in discernment: the process of making decisions based on good judgement. Today, leather is equivalent to high end art and spirits, the procurement of which is a testament to truly elite collectors.
Do you have all three essential bags? or do you believe there are other leather bags that men should definitely own? Let us know in the comments, as your voice and support always matter. Most importantly, enjoy your journey’s with class and elegance - the way only you can.
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