Messenger Bags - What's next for me?
My beloved Foewe puzzle bag has seen better days (it's been almost 3 years with near daily use, love that thing) and I'm looking at replacing it in the upcoming year.
I love messenger bags. They feel right for what I wanna accomplish in the day and in the outfits, so I'm interested to know if y'all have any suggestions in this realm.
My criteria:
* I prefer quirky colours, patterns, or materials. No all-black please.
* Leather > technical (I understand that Porter or Master-piece may be more useful, but I love a leather bag).
* Should be able to store a 13-inch laptop on-hand with ease.
* Cross-body strap (obviously, I'm the messenger here)
* Budget: $600 USD absolute maximum I'd say
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What's your budget? Frank Clegg would be an option if it's in your budget.
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May go up depending on my direction in work, but I don't think it's a likelihood I'd go much higher
The olive Frank Clegg messenger bag is real purdy though
Are you open to secondhand or new only?
Ideally new, but I'm open
Only reason I'm saying new specifically is because I plan on having it for everyday use and wanna thrash it a bit
if you want the chrome/timbuk2 style messenger, defy has some crazy color horween bags.
for normal briefcase with a strap, I think the tan one from stolen riches photos well