Gentleman

Move from work to weekend with a Coach man tote

Following on from the evolution of the clutch to a man accessory, the usually feminine tote bag has too made the jump to man land. Less formal than a briefcase and causing less crinkling of your attire than the satchel, the tote bag is an elegant, roomy addition to a gent’s bag collection.

American label Coach, now a resident of the relaunched Wintergarden, has designed an array of totes for the discerning gent, ranging from the tall and slim to the wider weekender. The embossed Bleecker city tote in textured saddle-coloured leather, is a timeless piece with a heritage look, while the variegated stripe tote is reversible to a refined canvas printed with the original horse-and-carriage logo.

But the classic Bleecker legacy weekend tote in black leather is the key piece in store. Traditional and understated, this is the godfather of man totes – crisp enough to blend in during the working week, while capacious enough in size to pack all your weekend essentials for a cabin or beach escape. Carry by hand with the shorter straps, or sling over the shoulder with the alternate longer handle.

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Published on 28 Jun 2012 by Linsey Rendell