J. Crew is one of the few things we men can’t resist. Perhaps it has got something to do with the style and ruggedness that go hand in hand. They have been collaborating with every other fashion house or designer to launch new bags, belts and other such accessories.

This time around, they have unveiled a cool Tote in collaboration with the Japanese label Superior Labor. Now one can go to lengths at discussing what this collaboration might imply, especially at a time when luxury goods are finally beginning to hit the hard face of recession. The bags are handmade, distressed and comes with an awesome J. Crew label on it. The bag costs $350 and would go well with casual wear.

The problem with men’s bags is that most designer have ignored the aesthetic part of the design and concentrated on the design part of the bag. However, this bag comes with not only a functional design but also a svelte and sexy look that no one can possibly resist. The bag was inspired by an engineer’s tool bag but it looks more like a bag a model would carry on the runways of Milan or Paris.

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There is no dearth of fashionable handbags but none that you can carry to your business meetings. So for occasions like these, we bring to you the Sea Snake Tote. Created by Sang A, this elegant carrier has been woven in sleek, natural sea snake and is lined in mocha silk. 

The Sea Snake Tote has a gold tone zipper to complete the overall look of the handbag. It is just perfect for all your business outfits and will let you make a fashion statement as subtlely as you like.

On top of all this, the bag is bif enough to keep your files and folders while the sippered compartment helps you segregate your personal stuff aside. Two interior cellphone-sized pokets can hold both your private as well as business phone. The tote measures up to 11″ x 12″ x 3″ and is priced at $2,800.

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You will agree that not on all days does your inner self really want to carry those snazzy designer bags that cost you an arm and a leg. And that gap is just where Anya Hindmarch wishes to fit in with her casual bags. Made from natural canvas, these tote bags come with leather handles. One look at them, you will realise the strength of these rough beauties so much that they become good company when shopping for your groceries. Plus they are fashionable enough to go anywhere else too.

The tote bag is available in a single color beige but with six print options — one with “Dairy” printed in pink, second in gray reading “Dry Cleaning”, third says “Fruit & veg” in spirited orange, fourth is in blue with “Meat and poultry” written on it, fifth reads “Laundry” whle the sixth spells “Shopping” in green. Both appeal to our fashion sense for their super relaxed style, and is just the reason why they seem to be so versatile.

The price is pretty neat at $98. However, we do wish there were more than only six of them. We hope Anya Hindmarch is listening to our wishful thinking. Keep them coming in lady…keep them coming in.

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The famous Longchamp tote also known as the Le Pilage enjoys a legendary status. And now the makers have decided to rev up the air around it this new season. Well, the new version comes with a rather obvious inspiration from the world of digital imagining. As part of the Spring-Summer Collection 2009 Xlight, this tote donnes a rainbow pattern all over it.

The style is retro and will definitely put an extra skip in your step. The dark blue handle adds to the vivacity of the bag. We like this one for its brightness and zeal to forever add color to our days, sun or not!

A leather plate carries the logo embossing in bold on the frontside of this nylon tote. There is a top zip closure with the inside lined with several pockets that accommodate all sorts of knick-knacks in an organized manner. The polyester lining gives it a durability. The dimensions are 14 3/4″W x 14 1/2″H x 6″D; there is enough space for a magazine, wallet and even a water bottle. Price tag reads $380.

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And that is precisely why we strongly recommend the Textured Tote from the house of Stella McCartney. Made in gorgeous faux leather in an equally stunning shade of cherry, this one comes heavily embellished with golden accents all over. Now, red can easily be the new black as it has the strength to add punch to any kind of outfit, irrespective of the color.

This tote is not just fashionable but has great functional value too. The handles are adjustable and the exterior comes equipped with two zippered pockets to hold your smaller but essential items. The interior has two compartments. The dimensions of the tote are W 16″ X H 14″ X D 6″ with the handle drop being 6″. Make it yours for $1095.

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