Keeping things super simple and very very stylish, the new Marc Jacobs mens leather messenger bag is definitely one that’s going to impress. Styled completely out of leather, this is the perfect man bag to take to those office meetings because not only will the look impress, but it also ensures you’re going to have everything you need right to hand thanks to the large inner section that’s perfect for slipping those essential files and documents into.

Measuring 42cm x 36cm x 8cm, the bag is definitely roomy, but what you will be even more impressed by is how well organised it’s going to keep toy with the front compartment coming complete with additional zip pocket (and two inner pockets) to ensure you have all those essential tickets, wallet and phone to hand, whilst to the inside there’s another zipped section for all those things you want to keep a little more secure as well as a slip pocket for things like phones that you want to grab at a moment’s notice.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Black Leather Messenger Bag can be ordered online now for £365.00 from My Wardrobe.

Produced exclusively for JD Sports, this red edition of the Nike Heritage man bag is definitely one to get you some attention thanks not only to it’s colour, but also that high gloss exterior. Designed with a matching red interior that includes a main zipped section, a smaller inner zipped pocket section and a padded partition for popping your laptop in, the Heritage track bag also offers additional storage space via a zipped pocket on the front.

Featuring the brand name in black to the middle of the front pocketed section. the bag also features black piping around the exterior of the website and comes complete with an adjustable shoulder strap that allows you to wear it either across the body or just over one shoulder.

Available whilst stocks last, the Nike Red Heritage Track Bag can be ordered for £34.99 at JD Sports.

Feel that your current man bag is looking a bit old and tired? Looking for something that’s not only a whole lot more stylish, but also guaranteed to last? Pick any of these mens leather messenger bags and you can be assured you’ll be getting compliments for years to come:

1. Rocha John Rocha Leather Despatch Bag

Proving that leather messenger bags don’t have to end up looking like briefcases this stylish little number from John Rocha is designed in a dark brown colour with a brown and cream striped strap giving it a more laidback feel. Designed with a large flap that lifts to reveal a spacious open section this bag is great both for work days and the weekend.

2.  Ted Baker London Red Baker Leather Messenger Bag

Looking for something a bit more rugged and Jack Bauer looking? This Ted Baker messenger bag should tick your boxes. Designed with wide leather straps complete with golden buckles, this brown bag has definitely been made to last and with it’s generous measurements of 30cm deep and 36cm wide it’s more than spacious to be used as an everyday bag.

3.  Mulberry Chocolate Brynmore Messenger Bag

Styled in a chocolate brown colour that looks good enough to eat this mens leather messenger bag is guaranteed to get you a whole host of compliments for it’s stylish looks that include triple twist lock branding to the front of the bag and an equally stunning suede lining to the inside.

Also including a internal pocket, mobile phone pocket and two pen slots, the bag retails for £562,00 at My Wardrobe.

4. Maison Martin Margiela 11 Hi Frequency Leather Shoulder Bag

Guaranteed to have you looking very much the stylish business man this 2011 release from Maison Martin Margiela keeps things simple with it’s curved rectangular design that houses not one, but two padded pouches for laptops or electrical equipment. Featuring two exterior pockets for those things you need close to hand, this calf leather bag also offers additional pockets to the inside as well as an adjustable shoulder strap that makes it easy to wear across the body or over one shoulder.

The Maison Martin Margiela shoulder bag is available for £1000, with free worldwide shipping, from Oki Ni.

5. Fossil Vintage Re-Issue Messenger Bag

A simple compact messenger bag, this tan number from Fossil doesn’t have the padded styling of the Maison Martin Margiela or the roominess of the John Rocha bag, but is perfect as a weekend bag or one to head on hols or to a festival with. Gorgeou stuff.

The Fossil Vintage Re-Issue bag is available for £145.oo at John Lewis.

After a black messenger bag that’s able to give off a stylish and professional look without being boring in the process? Well the good news is finding just that isn’t going to be hard at all whether you’re on a budget or have big designer bucks to spend as these five picks from the Man Bags team proves:

1. Belstaff Washed Black Heavy Canvas Messenger Bag

Gorgeously rugged this black messenger bag from Belstaff is both stylish and generously proportioned measuring 39cm x 32cm x 13cm. Designed to have a very relaxed feel about it the bag has two front press stud pockets to the outside as well as an additional pocket to the full lined interior. Finished off with an adjustable canvas strap the bag retails for £229.00 ay My Wardrobe.

2. Caribee Funk Urban Satchel

Designed for use with that sexy little netbook or iPad of yours this Caribee Funk satchel is a messenger bag done on a mini scale. Made with a 10″ padded netbook sleeve that’s going to keep your gadgets nice and safe it also comes complete with a padded side construction, adjustable shoulder strap and even an organiser panle designed in too!

Available for £29.99 from Yukka.

3.Boss by Hugo Boss Tenco Nylon Messenger Bag

Things don’t get a whole lot more sleek and stylish than this Hugo Boss mens leather messenger bag.  Taking their classic look and bringing it bang up to date this simple bag offers clean lines and great functionality that includes 2 front pockets,  an adjustable shoulder strap, a zipped pocket and organiser that offers not only  a doghook but also a phone pocket, 4 card slots and 4 pen pockets.

Definitely one of those bags that will have you wondering how you ever coped without it!

Available for £229 from John Lewis.

4. Vivienne Westwood Rib Trim Black Nylon Holdall

Styled to give off a relaxed modern look this Nylon Holdall from Vivienne Westwood not only looks great, but also feels so cosy that you’re going to want to climb inside it and have a nap! Designed with a single zip closure along the top the bag features an adjustable shoulder strap and can be ordered for £240.00 at UnderU.

5. Addict Courier Messenger Bag

Definitely the most chilled out bag of the bunch, this bad has been styled out of a 450D Polyester fabric that makes it perfect for everyday use and with a padded section ensuring thsat your laptop is kept secure whether it’s for work or school this is a bag you can’t ignore!

Committed to innovating in terms of design whilst keeping things super functional at the same time, it’s no surprise that the Fred Perry man bag collection is now one of the most popular in the UK. Offering everything from tote bags to barrel bags and rucksacks the brand’s latest release has definitely got us excited and you can check out our top five picks below:

1. Fred Perry Navy Twill Vintage Cross Body Tote Bag

Proving that you can make a tote bag look cool, Fred Perry have come up trumps with the Navy Twill Vintage Cross Body bag. Styled in navy blue with the option to carry your goods via the brown leather handles as a tote bag or alternatively the long adjustable canvas strap as a messenger bag, this definitely scores full marks from us on the practicality front.

2. Fred Perry Black Checkerboard Flight Bag

Designed in a super shiny black PVC fabric, the Fred Perry Checkerboard bag takes the bog standard flight bag and turns into a must have designer item. Getting a big tick from us on the looks front it’s also brilliantly practical too coming with a roomy interior as well as with additional external pockets.

The Black Checkerboard Flight Bag can be ordered for £50.00 at My Wardrobe.

3. Fred Perry Contrast Barrel Bag

Looking for something a bit more stylish than your standard Nike or Adidas bag from the sports shop as your gym bag? Fred Perry have definitely come up trumps with the Contrast Barrel Bag. Designed in a stylish maroon colour, the bag comes with some great contrast detailing in the form of a blue section to the end of the bag as well as contrast white and black stripes to the strap and handles.

Measuring 42cm in width, 26cm in height and 10cm in depth, this bag also ticks the roomy box making it a perfect option as an overnight bag too!

4. Fred Perry Navy Twill Vintage Rucksack

Designed using the same fabric as the Tote Bag, the Navy Twill Vintage rucksack is something a little bit different from Fred Perry as we see the definite lines that we all tend to associate with the Fred Perry look gone, and instead there’s a far more relaxed look complete with drawstring openig to the top of the bag, two buckle detailed front pockets and another zip pocket to the interior.

5. Fred Perry Deconstructed Barrel Bag

Looking for a barrel sized bag, but not a fan of it’s super defined shaping? This Deconstructed option from Fred Perry is likely to be bang up your street. Designed in Black, this barrel bag is one chilled out bit of design with all that big curvy shaping disappearing and replaced with a far more relaxed look.

The Deconstructed Barrel Bag is available for £50.00 at House of Fraser.

If you’re looking for a designer man bag that’s every bit as individual as you are then Vivienne Westwood is the designer for you. Committed as much to innovating in terms of design as she is in creating bags that really work, this is definitely obvious to see in Vivienne’s latest collection with it’s urban rugged collection made up of a tote bag, messenger bag and duffle style bag:

1. Vivienne Westwood Fashion School Duffle Bag

Available in an eyecatching orange or alternatively more muted grey, this Vivienne Westwood man bag would make a great gym bag, or relaxed style backpack with it’s wide canvas and leather adjustable strap, thick rope style drawstring and striped inner lining.

Featuring the Vivenne Westwood name to the outside, alongside a black stencil style city landscape, this bag retails for £132.00 online at Yoox.

2. Vivienne Westwood Fashion School Messenger Bag

Available in an Orange, Grey and Khaki Green, the Vivenne Westwood Fashion School messenger bag combines simple styling with urban style stencilling prints to the front flap to produce a satchel that has a very relaxed feeling whilst at the same time leaving no-one in any doubt that this is 100% designer.

The Fashion School messenger bag is available for £109.00 at Yoox.

3. Vivenne Westwood Fashion School Tote Bag

After something a bit more simple, but still manages to retain that rugged designer look that Vivienne excels at? This canvas tote bag definitely ticks all the right boxes with it’s room design, thick handles that aren’t going to snap the moment you pop an apple in and a zip closure to stop sneaky hands stealing your goods.

Available in Green, Orange and Grey, the Fashion School Tote Bag retails for £109.00 at Yoox.

The new Diesel mens bag collection is now hitting the online and offline stores, and if you’re after something with a bit of colour and a whole lot of style to sling over your shoulder this Summer then they’re got just the thing for you as these five new additions prove:

1. Diesel Fresh & Bright Ralph Bag

Styled in black, this Diesel satchel bag has a great modern feel about it, and will leave no-one in any doubt of what designer label you got it from with it’s retro style white printed logo to the front of the page.

Sleek to the outside, this bag is just as stylish to the inside thanks to a bright red inner lining complete with zipper section.

The Diesel Ralph Bag measures 38cm x 33cm x 12cm and can be ordered for £65.00 at UnderU.

2. Diesel Fresh & Bright Potsie Bag

Looking for something a bit more old school and with something of the Adidas Airline bag about it? The new Potsie bag is going to be the one for you. Featuring the same super bright red lining to the inside as the Diesel Ralph option, this bag however has a completely different look to the ourtside featuring retro white piping to the top and edges of the front pocket, but also around the whole perimeter of the main section of the bag.

Roomy to the inside, the soft grey cotton fabric of the bag gives it a great relaxed look that’s perfect for slinging over your shoulder via the long adjustable fabric strap and is available now from UnderU.

3. Diesel Fresh & Bright Chachi Bag

Definitely one that’s going to make you feel all Summery and make sure that no-one misses you when you walk past, this Diesel Chachi Bag from the Fresh & Bright collection is designed in a bright yellow ot the outside and equally bright blue to the inside.

Designed with a large main section that’s perfect for books and files (the bag measures 33cm x 36cm x 9cm), this man bag also features another zipped pocket to the outside that’s ideal for all those things you need close to hand like train tickets, phone etc…

The Chaci Diesel man bag is available for £55.00 at UnderU.

4. Diesel Core Rider Laptop Bag

Need a bag that’s going to protect your laptop, but don’t want another bog standard one that everyone else has from Argos or Rymans? Diesel have definitely come up trumps with their Core Rider Laptop Case.

Available in Black and Blue, this bag will take everything up to a 15″ laptop and will not only offer your laptop great protect via it’s lined interior, but also looks the business with it’s leather style fabric.

The Core Rider Laptop Bag retails for £35.00 at UnderU.

5. Diesel Network Green Mens Man Bag

Modern, but with a great retro twist, the Adidas man bag collection is one of the hottest out there and with each new launch gaining this sportswear brand even more fans we bring you what we think are the five Adidas bags that every man should own at least one of..

1. Adidas Color Airline Bag

2.  Adidas Green Airline Shoulder Bag

Lovin’ the style of the Navy Airline bag but think it looks a bit too boring? This green version proves that sometimes you only need a change of colour to totally transform something. Designed in exactly the same style with that white contrast banding and white Adidas trefoil logo to the bottom front section, this bag not only has a great retro look, but also a very strong look at me look too and let’s be honest who doesn’t like to grab a little bit of attention every now and then!

The Green Airline Shoulder Bag is available for £31.00 at Schuh.

3. Black and Gold Adidas Airline Bag

Definitely having something of a hip hop vibe about it with it’s strong black colouring and contrast gold branding to the front section, this third colour option for the Adidas Airline again shows just what a change a bit of colour can make. Retaining all the same features as the other two in terms of size and pockets, this does however act to calm things down a bit with the white piping around the edge replaced with a much sleekier black that blends in with the colour of the bag as a whole.

The Black Adidas Airline bag retails for £31.00 at Schuh.

4. Adidas Color Sirbag

Heading off purposefully down retro alley this Adidas Sirbag is definitely one that’s going to get you noticed thanks to it’s rather attention grabbing Gold and Blue colours and somewhat oversized design in relation to other bags of it’s shaping.

Roomy to the inside, the bag measures 31cm in height, 32cm in width and 10cm in depth and also comes complete with two zipped pockets to the front. Designed with a long adjustable strap it also gives you the flexibility to either wear it over one shoulder or across your body.

The Adidas Sirbag is available for £26.00 from Schuh.

5. Adidas Originals  Team Adi Gymbag

A JD Sports exclusive, this Adi Gymbag might not have the durability of the other bags featured here, but it’s definitely an attention grabber with its large diagonal Adidas trefoil logo and at just £11.99 is something of a bargain buy too.

The Adidas Originals Team Adi Gymbag is available for £11.99 at JD Sports.

One of the most rugged looking mens messenger bags we’ve seen, this new release from the Belstaff man bag collection definitely has something of the Jack Bauer about it.

Styled totally out of canvas to the main section of the bag, it is though the brown leather detailing that acts to really bring it to life, which features not only to the bottom of the bag, but also to the straps that run over the top of the flap and to the mid point on the outer pockets.

Measuring 39cm x 32cm x 13cm, the bag also comes full lined to the inside with additional pockets for storage. The strap itself also comes complete with padded shoulder strap for additional comfort.

The Belstaff Brown Mens Canvas Messenger Bag is available for £229 at my-wardrobe.com

Styled in a high quality tan leather, you can be assured that this brown leather messenger bag, which is now available once more from My Wardrobe is going to get you more than a few compliments.

Designed by Mulberry, the bag not only stands out due to the high quality of the fabric, and of course the high level of workmanship, but also because of the impressive design touches like the adjustable dark brown canvas strap and triple twist lock which both not only draw the eye in, but also add a level of practicality too. Finished off inside with a suede lined interior you’ll also find an internal pocket, a mobile phone pocket and two pen slots.

The bag’s dimensions are 38cm x 34cm x 10cm.

The Mulberry Tan Brynmore Bag is available for £562 at my-wardrobe.com