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.

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.

Other messenger bags available online includes:

Marks and Spencer may not be the first place you’d think to look for a hip messenger bag,  so it’s probably going to surprise you to hear that this super cool leather messenger bag comes none other than Marks and Sparks.

Measuring 32cm in height, 33cm in width and 11cm in depth, this bag is styled out of a gorgeously rugged feeling 100% brown leather fabric, and features a flap over top, that when lifted reveals a 100% cotton lined main compartment.

Perfect for the weekend or for work, this messenger bag comes with an adjustable cotton shoulder strap with leather surround to make it more comfortable to wear, whether you choose to carry it across your body or over your shoulder.

Needing nothing more than the occasional wipe down to keep it looking gorgeously rugged and masculine, this mens bag can be bought for £99.00 online at Marks and Spencer.