There’s an entire episode of that show from 1999 dedicated to the goofball’s newfound love for a simple black purse.Man bags aren’t a new thing. They’ve been everywhere for a while—remember Joey from Friends? There’s an entire episode of that show from 1999 dedicated to the goofball’s newfound love for a simple black purse. (”At first, I thought it just looked good, but it's practical too,” he said. “Check it out! It's got compartments for all your stuff! Your wallet! Your keys! Your address book!”) Now, the man bag is no longer a novelty: Also known as a “murse,” it’s worn under the arms and across the chest, in forms ranging from satchels to messenger bags. Proponents have included a buff David Beckham, a cool A$AP Rocky, and a hip Pharrell. The latest incarnation of the man bag? The “mote”—a men’s tote bag. Just a few weeks ago, Balenciaga’s dadcore-themed Spring 2018 men’s show included slews of tote bags in sleek leather, and a can’t-miss-it lime green raffia piece. Louis Vuitton showed a monogrammed version, while J.W.Anderson had large knit totes. The piece also made cameos on the street during men’s fashion week: Many showgoers wore the tote in cloth form, clutching the formless carryalls in their hairy hands or slinging them over strong shoulders.
POST: 2024-04-27