Anything wrong with a man purse?

BACK in the day, owning a briefcase was quite a thing. It was somewhat a symbol of affluence. Rich men carried these around and the not so rich would pose for pictures while carrying them. In movies, when you see a briefcase, it’s highly likely stacked with bricks of $100 dollar bills. Someone is about to be paid a ransom, it’s a drug deal about to be closed or someone is being bribed. But nowadays, you hardly ever see a man carrying a briefcase or any bag for that matter. The sling bag once became popular but like any other fashion trend, it quickly fizzled out – men hardly carry those anymore. No man I know except for Zimbabwe Style Icon Craig Zoowie owns and knows how to use a good man bag. Today, if you see a man carrying a bag and they’re not travelling, chances are high there’s a laptop in it. 

But why are man bags not a thing anymore? Could it be because African men, Zimbabwean men to be specific, are not quite the metrosexual bunch? Now it’s got me thinking I need to find myself a classier group of male friends, neither of them are THAT sophisticated. I’m just kidding but I wish they knew not only how stylish and practical owning one could be. Some of them don’t even own wallets; they just stuff their money straight into their pockets and randomly pick bills from there whenever the need arises. Those who do own wallets have them so stuffed they leave a bulge in the pocket. That can be rather distracting, seeing that big bulge on the thigh area. I don’t understand how one would rather walk around with their wallet and car keys in their hands when they can be placed in some bag. They even go around asking for some lip stuff whenever their lips get dry yet if they owned some chic bag – lip balm and whatever else they need could go in there. Maybe I’m ranting and you think I’m crazy to think you need a bag. But think about all those things you’ve had to leave at home because you couldn’t walk around town carrying them in your hands. If you owned a bag, those headphones you love so much could be easily slid in there. You may not need a man bag every other day but think about the times when you’re travelling. 

Surely, you can’t have your hand luggage all jumbled up your hands can’t handle the excess. You could simply slide in the bag your newspaper, book, passport, iPad or any other gadget you might need during the journey. Carrying a satchel is so 1990s; it won’t work especially if you’re pulling off some sleek outfit. Imagine wearing those Steve Madden kicks and a blazer then strap on a satchel to your back. No man, you can do better than that! 

 
With a man bag, you’ll be glad to have that extra charging cable stowed when your phone’s battery life is less than 10 percent. You can even afford to move around with your battery pack. We all know how important it is to keep your battery alive when you’re on the go. Chapped lips could be a problem for you, keep a tube of lip balm within reach for instant moisture relief. Tissues are just plain convenient to have on you – never more so than when you feel a sneeze coming on. While you’re at it, it can’t hurt to have a package or two of peppermint sweets or gum. Trust me; she won’t want to kiss you with that smelly breath of yours!