After a laidback man bag that you’re going to be able to just grab, chuck over your shoulder, but be sure is going to make you look every bit the rock star? Joe Browns have a great little option with their Vintage Canvas Bag.

Available in both blue and black (we’re digging the black far more than the blue) this is as relaxed as they come with it’s 100% soft cotton feel, floppy styling and retro Indy Star print complete with winged emblem and the words “Yokohama, Japan”.

And on top of that it’s also a bargain, at just £15.95 direct from Joe Browns.

Other canvas man bags that are worth checking out include:

Canvas Bag – Ducti Urban De-Cal Medium A great looking compact canvas bag, this is perfect for dropping those few essentials in before heading out. Canvas Bag – Ducti Utility Bag High Voltage Styled in an army green style colour, this canvas man bag is a real attention grabber with its "High Voltage" strap. Canvas Bag – Ducti Utility Bag Danger Danger Styled with a grab handle and red "Danger" strap, this rugged man bag is definitely one to grab you some attention. Ducti £24.95 Ducti £25.00 Ducti £25.00 Canvas Bag – Ducti Utility Bag Police Line Do Not Cross Definitely one of the most attention grabbing canvas man bags out there, this Ducti bag features a very cool yellow "Do Not Cross Police Line" as its strap.     Ducti £25.00

After a messenger bag that’s going to make sure you stand out from the pack? You’re definitely going to get that with Crafted’s Logo messenger bag.

Designed out of a Nylon mix fabric, this is one attention grabbing bag with it’s blue main fabric contrasting brilliantly with the black edging to the velcro fastening flap and the white writing that is printed across with made up of the words “CFTD” “Crafted” and “State of Mind”.

As practical as it is stylish, this bag is super easy to keep looking amazing needing nothing more than a wipe down to keep it looking amazing.

The Crafted Logo bag is available for £19.99 at Republic.

Brown leather is a hot choice for man bags this season and Jasper Conran has done a great job of using it in this leather messenger bag to create something that works just as well as a formal bag as a casual one.

Designed predominantly out of 100% brown leather, the only change of fabric is to the adjustable strap that is designed in a material reminiscent of that used for seat belts, but in this case instead of being a boring black is designed to blend into by using a dark brown colour.

Measuring 33cm in height, 41cm in width and 12cm in depth, this bag definitely has the capacity to be used to transport all those files and documents you need for work, and is also able to give some added security to the essentials you need via a zip pocket that features alongside other insider compartments within the bag.

The Jasper Conran Brown Leather Messenger Bag is available for £100.00 from Debenhams.

Styled in a plain black nylon fabric, if you’re after a laidback looking menssenger bag that’s got enough style about it that it won’t look out of place for work then the Diesel Travis Crossbody messenger bag is the one for you.

Designed with the faux buckle fastening that is so hot in the world of bag design at the moment, the bag actually fastens via Velcro on the inner side of the flap, and on top there being a large open area, the bag also features a zip pocket to the inside and out to keep things a little more secure.

Finished off with metallic silver lining to the inside of the bag and Diesel log branding to the faux buckle fastening, this new Diesel messenger bag can be ordered for £59.00 at UnderU.

If you’re looking for a super smart messenger bag that’s going to be just as good for taking to college and work as it is for slinging over your shoulder at the weekend then you need to check out the Fossil Brown Leather Despatch Bag.

Styled out of a gorgeously smooth high quality leather, this bag is relatively compact measuring 13cm x 5cm x 14cm and has a great masculine feel to it, thanks not only to the dark brown leather, but also the classic buckle detail and dark adjustable strap.

Concerning functionality, the bag has a large central compartment lined in a custom cotton twill print for dropping things into, and also has both interior and exterior organisational pockets for everything you need to keep separated and more secure.

Finished off with a Fossil embossed logo to the front of the bag, this Brown despatch isn’t cheap at £165, but the attention to detail and gorgeous 100% leather fabric, if you can afford it it’s definitely worth pushing your budget that little bit further than normal.

Shop now for the Fossil Brown Leather Messenger Bag from Debenhams.

You’re after a new messenger bag. You want it to look good enough that you could use it for work, but at the same you want it to have an urban, funky feel about it that’s going to make it just as good for using out of hours.

The Voyage Diesel messenger bag is one you ned to be checking out.

Pick up this bag, fling it over your shoulder and you can’t help but know how good you’re looking as the sleek black strap lays across your chest, connecting to the top of the sides of the army green style bag.

Featuring black leather style detailing to the bottom of the main flap which comes with a faux metal fastening (it actually fastens via velcro), this is as functional as it is stylish having been designed with zip pockets on both on the inside and outside of the bag.

The Diesel Voyage Messenger Bag is available for £55.00 at UnderU.

Styled out of a funky rubberised fabric, this black messenger bag  by Jeff Banks is a great all rounder with the textured fabric not only making it stand out from others on the market, but also ensuring it’s both durable and waterproof.

Perfect for use both in the week and at the weekend there is more than enough room inside the bag for all those important work documents, and there’s some internal inner compartments for those smaller, but just as necessary things like cards and pens.

Held in place via a magnet fastening flap, this Jeff Banks black messenger bag also comes with a adjustable strap that will allow you to easily wear it over your shoulder or across your body, and also has a card holder on  a stretchable cord which makes it perfect for travelling or for putting your security pass in.

This Jeff Banks black rubberised despatch bag can be ordered for £65.00 from Debenhams.

After a new bag for uni or the weekend? Rip101 have a great range of casual bags to suit every taste, and if you buy yours before the 30th November 2009 then you can make a 10% saving because the Rip101 guys and gals have given us a 10% voucher code to share with you. All you need to do to get the discount is enter the Rip101 voucher code AFFNOV at the checkout, and the discount will be deducted from the total price of your basket.

Released back in 2008, this Dakine Laptop Messenger bag is still looking as funky as ever thanks to the grey Dakine name and logo print that covers the black and flap of the bag.

Designed to be as functional as it is good looking,  this bag also offers you numerous pouches under the flap for everything from pens to phones and MP3 players, zipped pockets to keep your keys and wallet secure, and an open space large enough for your files and 17 inch laptop.

Made to the same high standard that every Dakine bag is, this mens shoulder bag is designed to not only protect what’s in your bag but also you featuring a shoulder strap with a padded section to make carrying it when full a comfortable experience.

Measuring 17″ x 12″ x 5.5″, this  Dakine messenger bag can be ordered for £45.00 from Extreme Pie.

Designed out of a plain black material, this messenger bag from Fly 53 has styled to be smart enough for the work week, with enough little design details about it to give it a laidback look for the weekend too.

And this definitely isn’t a bag that’s all about looks. Designed with two zip pockets to the the front flap of this bag, this messenger bag also features another velcro pocket to the rear, 2 zip pockets inside the bag and holders for your pens, phone and credit cards, meaning you should always have everything you need to hand.

The front flap of the bag is held in place via a popper fastening, and you have the ability to wear the bag as a shoulder bag, or across your body, thanks to the adjustable shoulder strap.

Designed with minimal branding this bag features nothig more in terms of the Fly 53 name than a piece of Fly 53 rubber branding to the bottom of the front of the flap.

The Fly 53 Foundry Messenger Bag is available for £34.95 at Reem Clothing.