Since I’m almost 30 (don’t remind me), I’ve long learned to focus on craftsmanship over glitz when it comes to any bag I recommend–let alone one that I would carry myself. Admittedly, I am a Bag Snob when it comes to this (I’ve got standards to uphold, right?) so the moment this navy Taiga calf leather zippered tote came down the Louis Vuitton Spring 2010 runway on the hand of the handsome Gabriel Aubry (aka Mr. Halle Berry), I swooned like mad. I’ve always admired Vuitton’s sober Taiga line (remember the classic burgundy and forest green hues?), so to see this practical shape cast in a crisp NAVY is sheer bliss. I normally hate zippers on the outside of bags, but the subtlety of these work for me. I also love the palladium over gold trim and the adorable padlock feature reminiscent of the women’s “Lock-It bag. It’s also got some nifty exterior features–including a leather side handle and soft handles–that hark back to Vuitton’s luggage-making days. The vertical shape is also ideal for this Man Snob to haul his magazines and newspapers while on the go. All in all, this bit of eye candy is top on my list for spring and a great complement to the Vuitton Naxos leather doctor’s bag I picked up a few seasons back. Yes, it’s expensive. But oh-so-worth-it in my book. $2,330 (866.VUITTON or www.louisvuitton.com)
There is no way that’s a man’s bag. The lines are too feminine! There are universal bags that I can see on men but not this one. Gorgeous bag!
Perhaps its the angle of the bag but the shape is very similar to the YSL downtown bag which i love!
@ Terence – I thought it looked like a YSL bag also.
I am in love with this color! And how hot is Gabriel!? Smokin!!!
xo Bag Snob Tina
It’s so great to have someone featuring man bags on a regular basis now. I totally agree with Jim and I’ve had my eye on this bag since the taupe-y white-ish one came down the runway – on who’s arm I can’t remember…
I can totally use this bag. Boyfriend jeans, why not boyfriend bag? Oh, that gives me a great idea! I’ll buy this as a gift for my hubby and then “borrow” it when I need to use it. Thanks, Jim!!
Kelly
i’m drooling. lol
I like it! Does it really matter if it’s a bag for men or not? Find it useful, then use it.
Doesn’t this bag look very much like YSL’s downtown bag?
Loving this! But it’s going to be really heavy!
They did have a similar one for S/S 09, and it weighed A TON! The great thing about vuitton leather men’s bags is that it’s made so well, but the downside is the weight of the bag!!
Great great GREAT post, anyhow. I’m loving this.
wow i really like the handbag…and the man, too hehe
There is no way that’s a man’s bag. The lines are too feminine! There are universal bags that I can see on men but not this one. Gorgeous bag!
incredibil piece of work