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Men with Bags

Created by : Meena Deshmukh, Product/Brand Manager, Videocon Inds  | 03 10 2009 14:29:05 +0000
Industry : Consumer DurablesFunctional Area : Consumer Sales(Sales & Marketing)
Keywords : retail retail market retail chains retailing retail industry fashion retailing fashion india retail india fashion wholesale purse messenger bag
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For women carrying stuff in a purse is much, much easier than stuffing everything in your pants pockets.

If briefcases are ok for men to carry around then there should be no reason why other bags with classic elements, like messenger bags, can't be an accepted accessories for today's modern man.

Are we going to see more men carrying bags than stuffing everything in their pants pocket in the near future ?

Have men accepted the change ?

  
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I am not sure which side to support here. From my observation all the professional men I know carry attache` cases or brief cases. Other working men also would carry bags/haversacks especially the ones who takes meals to work. 

These are modern times, it is hard to believe that men still stuff things in their pockets. 
By Devi Kaladeen, Audit Manager, Health Sector Development Unit  07 31 2009 13:37:30 +0000
 
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Women and bags share a bond stronger than handcuffs.....hehe.
Telling a woman to leave her home without a handbag is like asking a divorce and destructive police officer to work unarmed, it’s an improbable occurrence. That devotion to handbags shall be left for women and I see it can never grow in any man’s heart as real men don't carry handbags.
By Omkar Deshpande, Product/Brand Manager, Mirc Electronics  03 11 2009 12:16:02 +0000
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men prefer to carry just one bag during the weekdays which consists of the notebook, a year planner, and some additional items like post-its, a small diary, etc. On weekends, a cell-phone is all that you will find-rightly said by Mr. Mehernath.
By Anirudh R Menon, Manager - Global Software Sales  | 05 01 2010 18:28:17 +0000
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Mr. Kasuri not cat most of the time a tiger pops out, generally for office work we prefer to carry bag so that we can carry many things like my other friends said but once off the work we prefer to go out only with cell phone at the most a dairy... but definately not like ladies tagged with a purse or handbag, but I do understand their problem we men have atleast 5 pockets to tuck in every thing from cell to wallet, papers visiting cards and extra cash for every lady it is not possible unless they are dressed in jeans/ trousers. Well men you have to give that extra place to them... come on be a gentleman ;))
By B.Mehernath , Marketing & Technical Head, Bondit Construction Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.  | 05 01 2010 15:04:35 +0000
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If not in bags then where else is one supposed to carry things like documents, pen, visiting cards and even mobile phone etc. One looks more organised and caring towards what he is carrying with him if using appropriate bag;briefcase. But then the bag should suit the person's position. A manager should not carry a colourful or funky bag while going on an official visit.
By Chetanram G. Shewale, Buying and Merchandising - Ecommerce, CBL  | 09 17 2009 06:34:40 +0000
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It is already a trend. Men do carry bags. Not just brief cases and laptop bags. But it is totally need driven not trendy.
By Vivek Singh, Project Manager, L&T  | 07 31 2009 10:49:11 +0000
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ya ,men had already accepted bags as a fashion icon.you can see ,lot of men will carry cross bags which they actually like
By Rashmi koul, Assistant Project Controller, MWH  | 07 31 2009 10:45:02 +0000
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I believe so too.

Today I cannot move without my laptop bag that has enough stuff in it! Carrying things in pant pockets is cumbersome, bulky and very tacky!!


By Makrand Bhave, Marketing & MICE, WIZCRAFT International  | 07 31 2009 10:38:07 +0000
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Absolutely !! As their lifestyles evolve and become more complex and they start multitasking too (like women already do!!) they will need to carry around more stuff...and all that will definitely not fit into their pockets !!

Add to that, the fact that they are getting more conscious of their wardrobes, and are actually getting into creating different looks for different occasions...this is bound to happen.

Also note we are talking of Asian men here or rather Indian men...the Global male already has a small wardrobe of bags for various occasions.

That being said, i think i would be apalled and not just a little embarrassed if men suddenly start discussing bags with women or go 'OMG, i luvvv that bag ...' in all the malls .

i think that kind of an obsession with clothes , shoes and bags is best suited to the female of the species !!
By veena srinath, Marketing Manager, Tarang Software Technologies  | 07 31 2009 04:32:43 +0000
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If carrying bag is a style statement for men, then why not carry one ?? Well I do carry a stylish looking bag which can be used for both business and causal..
By Rishi Khanna, Product/Brand Manager, Mirc Electronics  | 03 10 2009 14:32:34 +0000
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Yes, we could see more men carrying bags in the near future. there are different bags which can be mixed and matched with both business and casual wardrobes.


By Meena Deshmukh, Product/Brand Manager, Videocon Inds  | 03 10 2009 14:29:05 +0000
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Yes you are right with your arguments Mr.Satwinder.

i have similar opinion.
By NATTERAJA R. ARIKRISHNAN, GM-Projects, Bentec Electricals & Electronics Pvt. Ltd  | 05 01 2010 19:10:05 +0000
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As per my view men usually carry bags only for laptop and files not for any other things i.e. make up kits or toffees/chocolates etc.. Maybe same for near future...  


By Vipin Bhasin, Private Equity/Hedge Fund/VC-Manager, Indian Investment Co.  | 05 01 2010 17:42:42 +0000
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In this curious debate, one may fear : The cat may come out of the bag".

Here we have equally learnt about Ladies purses or bags, as obvious references ... !!

--   for men,  carrying a bag / brief case is generally handy. These days we are to carry our small child (Laptop) along with ... !!

--   If one prefers to keep everything in this bag, that may be dangerous if lost en route. Wicked people are watching ur bag - be cautious .. !!

--   most small shop-owners charges a bit extra for purchases made by a man with a "bag" in hand - or dont allow discounts

--   our IT people may innovate a GSM type embedded chips for our bags - this may help us quickly locate bags if lost in the way ( .. a hazard ?)

--   if U are not in ur car, walking along the road, Taxi-drivers frequently may approach U for a rent their cabs  ( ... a plesant moment ?)

--   some times the "bag" is handy to make small purchases en route home ( only for men ? )
By ASOKE KUSARI, Domestic Private Banking-Executive/Manager, A large leading PSU Bank - India  | 05 01 2010 13:36:00 +0000
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Satwinder. great example! :)
By Varun Bhandari, Communications Manager, British Telecom Inc  | 09 18 2009 06:04:21 +0000
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Gr8 example, satwinder :)...

I think girls carries more material than mens do...even some use for their style statements...

As far there is no need is arisen for carrying more things...Our pockets are jindabaad.. :)
By !manpreet $ingh, Management Trainee, PageTraffic  | 08 04 2009 11:08:54 +0000
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There is no change for men... It's all about the necessity of things we carry.

Most of the men doesn't like to carry anything, it looks more professional..
Bag is carried only when laptops are with us..

Females however carry a lot in their bags. Trust me, we had an occassion once where girls have to show all the things they carry to beautify themselves... and u know what.. the winner had 54 items in her bag..! So it's anyway a must for them! ;)
By Satwinder Singh, Program Manager, Confidential  | 08 04 2009 10:44:25 +0000
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I don't think so. Men normally want to carry as less things as they can in their hands. Maybe we can find some men carrying bags that doesn't mean every man has accepted the change. Still men feel awkward to carry extra luggages in their hand. Men like to keep their hands free as much as possible.
By Dayanand Deshpande, Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young  | 07 31 2009 10:25:33 +0000
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i do agree with ur views,... 
By manoj kushwaha, Area Manager, ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INDIA Pvt. Ltd.  | 03 18 2009 03:53:03 +0000
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