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Antonio, many years ago I think I remember you doing a review on a briefcase/duffel looking thing that was handmade from Buffalo leather It had a wierd locking mechanism as opposed to a buckle or a zipper and it looked super elegant and classy I forget the name of the bag and the company, its an American company that was ran by an old man with a giant grey beard and glasses
Honestly I would love the City Backpacks. Both colors are great and versatile. You can definitely switch it up a lot. I watch the channel and take notes so I would wear this with work attire fasho. I work with a Personal Injury Law Group as a Intake Advisor so I always want to look my best. Plus, I would wear the satchels too when I knew I would be meeting a new client. Please pick me. If not, keep that 🔥🔥🔥🔥 content coming.
Mahi has some great-looking products. I can't afford to buy one until (I hope) next year, but I would get either The Harvard or The Messenger bag in ebony or vintage brown. Either one would be great for moving my marketing project documents and my notebook computer to and from the office. It would take my professional look up a notch or two.
Awesome and great looking MAHI products making it hard to choose from, My 2 favorites are the messenger and the Yale clip up bags any color looks great, working at the VA hospital and having to meet and help patients and or their family members daily any of these 2 bags would definitely help me keep my daily planner and paperwork needed handy at all times on the go not to mention it helps you look professional.
I'm glad you mentioned the part about the back problems having a bag over one shoulder can cause. Messenger bags were a trend when i was in college in the 2000s (bear in mind how heavy laptops were back then) You'd be amazed how many people from those college years now walk with a lean. One of my friends at the time used to load up his messenger so heavy in fact that his shoes wore away on the left side, not the heel like usual.
This piece missed a key point. What is the culture of your workplace? Students will trend toward backpacks. For me, working in tech, it’s a strong backpack culture. You’d get a funny look showing up with a briefcase. Finance or accounting may be different. I cannot imagine the big Wall Street players run around with backpacks. You gotta know your room.
As an older professional, it is time to upgrade my "briefcase" as it has not aged well. Regardless if I am selected or not, I feel that the Harvard would be the best fit for me. I wanted to also thank you for the great content and for the advice you put forward in your videos. Seasons greetings to you and your family and continued success into the New Year and beyond.
Personally, the City Backpack and Classic Backpack 3.0 in black will probably be a great go to. Since I'm still a student, it's a lot more practical holding on my supplies and carrying it throughout the day. Also since it's leather, it carries more acceptance in a work environment that might look down upon a stereotypical backpack.
I am a 62 yo financial professional. I have a McKlein Harrison partners briefcase I carry when I have an appointment. I also have a McKlein Cumberland backpack I carry when I will be in the office. Briefcase more professional when in suit and tie client facing. Backpack more functional.
I'm a therapist who work with young adults. So I generally dress casually, and like to look sharp. I got my eye on The Roma backpack in vintage brown, which I would wear with a black leather biker jacket, white T, cuffed blue jeans, with a black pair of Timberland boots. To finish the look, a black necklace, silver watch, a ring, and aviator Ray-Ban.
You mentioned you want to look professional, and what do I see is a right hand with a tattoo. Tattoo’s, professional, I think not. One day someone is going to stand up and say tattoos are immature actions of an insecure person. Tattoos say a lot about a person, men with tattoos shows weakness, he is trying to look like a man, real men don’t need tattoos. As for women tattoos are tramp stamps...
I like the City Backpack. I'm leaving for Korea in February to teach at a high end school, so I'll be dressed in my very best everyday. As a foreigner, I'd have to carry around my alien registration card and passport everywhere I go, and the passport is too bulky for a pant or jacket pocket. I like the security zipper on the back to be able to hold my passport like you mentioned. It will have enough room to hold my laptop, lesson plans, a binder with my students' assignments, and study materials for learning the Korean language. It also rains a lot in South Korea, and I'll be right on the coast in Busan. Summers are muggy, and with all the precipitation, I'm looking for a backpack with materials that can hold up well to the weather as well as keep my contents inside dry. I can also put an umbrella in the side pocket and it will be on hand for the unpredictable downpours. This is the perfect backpack for versatility between casual use and professional use when paired with my Allen Edmonds Bond Street cap toe Oxfords, Vincero Chrono S (blue/silver) watch with a tan leather strap, navy blue dress pants with a matching tan belt, and a nice Joseph Abboud dress shirt and my favorite navy herringbone tie from Joseph Abboud as well. It's a versatile match as well that will look good with any combination of suit pant and jacket combination or color.
Great vid Antonio! As a young medical doctor the classic City Backpack would be an amazing update from my hiking backpack that I've been wearing since my university years and with which I've had a ton unforgettable stories. For the color scheme both Vintage Brown or Tan would definity match my business casual look and my go to color pallete. So, if you have some spare backpacks just remeber that Portugal it's a poor country and it's hard for us to invest in quality style items 😅 PS: the way you edit your video if I had to guess I would bet the City Vintage Brown it's your favorite backpack from Mahi, as mine 😂
I've had bad experiences with backpacks as I used to fill them up too much and now I have a bad back. So to rectify this, I only use messenger bags and briefcases. My messenger bag is very old, made of canvas, and is falling apart, although it was never very appropriate for my use. I'm an artist and need to carry my portfolio and sometimes prints and original artworks with me, so my carry is always rather light. That navy messenger on MAHI is one of the nicest looking messenger bags I have ever seen! And would definitely make a good impression when trying to make a sale. It looks very professional and is what I'm currently missing from my pitches. Great video as always Antonio!
Backpack > briefcase To me there are two backpacks, that stand above the others. The Nomad Tan and The City Backpack Navy Blue. Both are fantastic, I can't pick up between the two. What i like about both, is the fact i can wear them with suit , while working, business meetings, but also on casual occasions , like walk in a park with my niece. Subscribed to MAHI mailing list, and I also follow both @mahileather, and @rmrstyle on Instagram. Thanks a lot , USA
@@RealMenRealStyle Hey the man himself 🙋♂️ Originally from Bulgaria, but I'm in Virginia USA or London UK at least 97/100 times. Being a frag-head , I saw you in one of Jeremy videos from Menfluential 2-3 years ago , and subscribed to your TH-cam channel right after. I like the content, and the not overly formal approach you have. Have a great day
I'm going for the briefcase "the harvard" because I ve heard that increases your chances to get into the university and "the nomad" backpack because is a travel bag, which I will use to visit Australia to check if vitaman products are made there, because they are out of this world.
I'm a student and I've always been a messenger bag guy, the great thing about it is that I always stand out hence everyone are wearing backpacks. I even get compliments for my bag and it's such a conversation starter.
I would rock one of the the vintage brown leather messenger packs. I'm a teacher and assessment management at a music store, so I'm always wearing either a suit or right now a lot of light weight sweaters with a collared shirt (maybe a tie). But I'm a huge fan of pairing navy or grey trousers with brown shoes and leather belt, so I feel the brown leather messenger bag would be great! I would do the black one when I'm wearing black belt/shoes!!
Imo satchels look much more classy, while backpacks are more juvenile. Altough if capacity is a big concern of yours, then backpacks would be the way to go.
I would get the Harvard in the classic brown. I’m a pilot and would use that to carry all my stuff to go fly. So much better than the black carry on that most of us use.
Definitely the Harvard! As a fan of your friend, Rafael from Gentleman's gazette. I want something more versatile and can fit a lot of things, but would still fit the gentleman look. Especially when face to face classes are back.
Antonio, I am a backpack / rucksack type. I am an engineer-programmer, so I like to have enough space to take a laptop when I needed it. I would deffinetly like to have a "The City Backpack" - black.
The Black leather city backpack would look slick with my leather jacket up here in Minnesota. GO VIKES! (damnit there's goes my chance at getting the bag LOL)
I'm really confused with all this ''snobbism'' of the youtube style community towards backbacks. Here in Greece they are really popular among white collar workers, especially the younger ones (lawyers, journalists, politicians). If they are of good quality and have a nice, minimal design, they look really slick, convenient and classy with a suit. I don't see how a 800 - euro Montblanc backpack is meant to be carried by schoolboys... Long live the backbacks!
I would use the vintage brown classic backpack for college I just graduated high school and since I upgraded my wardrobe I know the classic backpack can elevate my style on campus.
Great video! I'm a software engineer in a big corp. I was thinking about getting a leather messenger bag to have a different feel and look over the big majority of people who just wear nylon/canvas backpacks, but I'm concerned about looking too formal or stand out in a negative way. People do not dress too officially here due to the warmer climate. Your thoughts?
After looking through all their bags, I would have to choose the Harvard satchel with the vintage leather. I am a Marine Corps veteran currently using my GI Bill to get my degree in business economics from Wright State University. I’m almost done with my bachelors and will be starting my masters program after that. I am trying to up my style in preparation for my masters program and the business world. The Harvard satchel looks functional for both school books and as a professional post school work bag. The vintage leather option would look amazing with my navy, charcoal, and light grey suits.
I just got my first management position so I would definitely get the Yale Clip up in vintage brown because that colour is beautiful, versatile and would go amazing with my favourite overcoat and even better with one of my favourite odd combos. Either that or I would get the overnighter travel bag in vintage brown as well, as the hotel I work at is in a smaller town And I travel into the city lots. I love that colour for versatility!!! Love the videos Antonio, keep it up!!
@@RealMenRealStyle Hey Antonio! Thanks for responding, huge fan! I’m from Alberta, glad you asked. I actually came across your channel when I was hired as an employee at this same hotel! I needed to understand the dress code and level up my style so I searched “business casual” and found you! Been hooked ever since.
Satchel bag is what I like I work two jobs day job for a company and need a bag that can carry things I need for every day work. And with the night job I am the owner of a small business and need a bag that looks professional for someone working for himself. Thank you
Hey Antonio! I would choose "The City" and "The Harvard" bags in vintage brown for my choices. The city backpack would fantastic to fit all my university supplies and maybe some cool things for the kiddos I look after at a daycare once school is out. Plus it would be awesome aditiin to the brown leather jacket I have when riding my motorcycle. If I have a day off from work and just want the essentials (laptop and notebooks) the Harvard bag look perfect and absolutely gorgeous. Being a fair toned red head the brown bags are are a fantastic option and match my wardrobe or warm and bright colours much better! Let me know if you think I made the right choices! Keep posting awesome content, I've been hooked since I was 15 (five years)!
@@RealMenRealStyle for my job which is on the go and I travel often I need a bag that can hold everything so I do not need to have a carry on when I go on overnight business trips.
I will just use backpack. 1. Shoulder hurt problem 2. If you need easy asset just wear 1 side or front of your chest 3. Divided pockets different categories and much organized 4. Multiple task/ purpose But have to agree backpack is casual look and if you gonna wear suit, backpack can not make you look impressed.
Not all leather is equal. There's a reason some leather wallets are $40 and others are $400. If a company doesn't clearly list what tannery they source their leather from, what cut, etc. I'm usually very wary. The price range on Mahi doesn't imply luxury, there are waxed cotton/canvas roll tops that use materials from very old companies like Haley Stevenson and leathers from places like Horween or Wicket and Craig that push prices into the $800-$1000+ range. The biggest con for leather bags is the added weight. I prefer leather accents on canvas or some other heritage style material. If you're going for raw durability, Cordura is probably the better bet.
I'd absolutely love to own The Dartmouth♥️💯 It would be a great asset for me as I will be starting with journalism school next year and it would also be an added bonus to the look that I'm going for (Cornor Walsh from How To Get Away With Murder). I'd wear it with Chelsea boots/loafers, a nice pair of slim jeans, a shirt and a coat, or even just a golf shirt at times. Since I'm mostly going to be wearing leather shoes and bealts, The Dartmouth would make a phenomenal match 💯🔥 It would be my go-to-class and meetings bag
Giving the fact that I'm a student, I am hesitant between the Classic Backpack and the Classic Backpack 3.0 (black or navy) because both would look great with a pair of black boots (hopefully Santa will read this comment). Interesting enough, here in Mexico is not that common to see young men using leather backpacks, I don't know if it's for the price or the aesthetics but I would definitely love to show off my backpack (just a little bit 😂)
The Rising ! Rise of the multi-disciplined ! Rise of multi Degreed Professionals. Sometimes were students sometimes we're pros - sometimes both. Thanks! Guess I'll need both. lmao ! Cheers!
As a vain man the look , and compliments are really important to me . The one backpack that got my attention immediately in from "Nomad" line , with tan colored leather 🎒 Just by the loook of it , I'm certain it's a well made leather backpack, and it will deliver 😉 Exciting giveaway, USA Regards
As I am still studying at university, I need a good leather backpack like the city backpack in vintage brown. It is very masculine, it gets better when time goes by and separate me from average guy! I would like to send it to my future children even grandchildren and share with them the story I have with my backpack to them. Another bag that I need after graduate is a black messenger bag. It sends message that I am the most professional and stylish man in the office. And I would pair it with smart casual outfit (navy blazer, beige sweater, necktie, white dress shirt, navy trouser and a pair of brown wingtip Oxford) and charcoal grey or navy suit!😎 I hope I get a chance to win one of your collections, Antonio! Have a good holiday. Nicholas Yim
Classic backpack 3.o in mahogany. That ought to go well with the Thursday boot company wingtips with dark indigo denim. I would be curious to see just how well a leather backpack could hold up to a real everyday carry though. My e.d.c. bag weighs roughly 25lbs and goes with me wherever I go 90% of the time. My backpack is not handsome however the materials have been really functional. While the leather looks beautiful I'm not so sure it s up to the task.
Those in collage that have gone all digital, satchel bags are amazing. I only need my laptop and a couple of tools with me. My satchel bag is just large enough to put in a 15' notebook with everything I need and it's super mobile by design. I can sit down, put my bag on my lap and pull my stuff out without having to bend over backwards to remove the bag. A big plus is that I can keep my phone and wallet in the front pocket but still have them accessible. Just keep your carry light, a massive satchel looks bad and that uneven weight on one shoulder can cause pain. I recommend a backpack for those on the go a lot or have large equipment they need to carry. Photographers for example As for colors, I like blue or a light brown camel. Statchels seem more casual than briefcases so light leather colors may go better with your apparels? Should the leather match your shoes? Idk lol, just some suggestions.
I'm trying to decide if I should start carrying a backpack or a sort of briefcase with an option to sling it over my shoulder. My issue is I am weary of carrying so many things in my pocket. My wallet has so many different items in it, it feels more like I am carrying a small filing cabinet in my back right pocket. I've even had a physical therapist tell me it's not good for your back. I'm probably the last guy left on Earth who still carries a comb in his back pocket however it doesn't matter because I keep losing the thing! I have so many keys on my key ring when I move around really quick I sound like a human junk truck. I definitely do not want to become like my wife and carry a purse with me everywhere. I began to think that maybe I should consider carrying a backpack with me everywhere I go. I guess I'm still in the thought process about the issue.
Hi, Antonio! I would really like either the black classic backpack or the city backpack in dark brown. Im a highschooler and I think these backpacks are very versatile pieces, I think I could wear them with everything and anything, when going to school I usually have a business casual approach to my outfits, but I also tend to wear hoodies and more casual stuff during fridays or days in which i got tests. Sending best wishes from Romania! Be safe!
Well, I think that it really depends on what you are having to carry to your job. For me as a pianist I love to have a backpack. Brief cases are great but it all depends on what kind of work you do as well. Their are a lot of professionals who do carry backpacks. I would say that if you are a lawyer or working just in an office yea. A brief case would bee wonderful. But the backpack is not just for school boys and college people.... a backpack on the job can serve its purpose. Like for example. I carry a bunch of phone cables and chargers and coffee mugs iPad and much more. All these things will not fit into a brief case. I have a couple of huge coffee mugs. I want to bee able to have something that will carry everything for work. Also to bee prepared i have extra coats and jackets for if it gets to hot or cold. Everything is right their in my backpack. For me,,, I would have to say that yes. Years and years ago the backpack for work would bee looked down on, but now backpacks I think are heard of more than briefcases. This doesn’t mean at all that briefcases are out of style. It is just that I think and I have heard a lot of working people are using commuter and backpacks for their work. You can keep things more organized and their is more room.... but again. It really all falls down on what line of work you do...
I would love to wear the Oxford zip up (leather brief case bag) with business casual staples: solid color chinos or dark wash jeans, solid button-down shirts, suede/leather shoes. Specifically for warm seasons: short sleeve or polos will be top, suede/leather loafers for shoes. For cold seasons: long sleeve button down shirts, v-neck sweaters, a sportscoat / pea coat, and leather/suede Chelsea boots.
I would love to one day own their black leather Oxford Zip Up Satchel. I would pair it with dress clothes or a suit and I would be using it for work. Right now I have a cheap canvas messenger bag style thing made by Jansport and it is an olive green color. Not very professional like but it is all I have. One day this would be my first professional let’s say briefcase or satchel. I also love their black leather Dartmouth satchel too.
Hi Antonio. I commute via public transportation into NYC. My work in environment dress ranges from business casual with no tie to smart casual and sometimes casual. What kind of bag and/or material of bag do you recommend or suggest? Would an all leather briefcase or messenger bag/satchel be over the top for my professional needs or should I go with a hybrid of leather and canvas or nylon when it comes to the aforementioned bags? Thanks for the help shipmate!
I would go with either the City backpack or the classic backpack. Mainly cause I'm a Uni student who travels to campus on the train, and a backpack will be more practical for me carrying my laptop, my notes and notebooks, maybe even my sports gear as I play soccer in University as well. And since the backpacks are stylish and versatile, it'll match easily with what I wear. Be it im wearing a hoodie and jeans, or a bomber jacket, black t shirt and chinos.
I would use the Compact Laptop Satchel or the Messenger for work and visitations, carrying my laptop and work books with me. I'd probably wear it with darkwash denim jeans, a polo, and my brown leather shoes. On a chilly day, I'd throw on my tweed flat cap.
I advise you who are younger to use a reasonably large backpack. DO NOT use a briefcase or other bag that you carry in your hand or have a bag with a strap diagonally across the side. Learn from me I am 55 years old now and I had from a young age a bag in my hand sometimes a bag on the side and the strap rested on the left shoulder. Often these bags were filled a lot, this has resulted in that when I came up at the age of 45, I had problems with my back due to my whole life snow-loaded my back. A doctor who was a back specialist said that the best thing for the back is to have a backpack so that the back is evenly loaded. So send the right signal to people around you, that you value your back more than fashion and its signals. Otherwise you will be like me when you get older: Back problems and pain.
I like shoulder bags. Have used countless ones. Later in life you learn that they are bad for your back. Now I am using only backpacks for everything. Some can be carried as a briefcase for the board meetings. From Mahi I like the clean look of the Classic backpack. ...but size does matter. The City is larger and more versatile.
If you are an over thirty professioniional you should not wear a backpack. The Harvard in brown or black would be my choice. Space for a laptop, amA strap for when your carrying a load for business travel, but still looks professional.
Good info, Antonio! I never thought much about the differences between bags so it's cool to hear the distinctions. I'm a fan of the satchels, particularly the Messenger and the Harvard. The bags I've owned have almost always been nylon, but leather? Classy.
My messenger bag has seen better days. I'm a maintence guy, but just got bumped up to office work. Time to put the backpack away and switch it up. Any of these messenger bags would suit well. I like the classic and the cornell.
genuine leather is a luxury indeed. it's a luxury we shouldn't think we can afford as humans anymore. technology provides us with enough materials to create a new kind of "luxury" products. even fake leather should be avoided by customers as a declaration.
Colombus, weekner or duffle cause I often do dancing, fire or acting shows and often is really hard to carry all that I need for the show. One of those would help me greatly and would make me look better when I present myself to the people that approach me. Btw Im kinda new here but your videos are really awesome.
The brown roll top back pack would look awesome and intimidating to defense attorneys In court and the black city backpack would but the most stylish and convenient for everyday use!!
Don't take it bad but I am watching this quarter past one, midnight, and tis the first video, I think, I thumbed down because still I am confused what to buy...
The leather panels are kinda small on the mahi‘s leather products, stitchings are pretty standard, those handles is the biggest let down, just not very comfortable to hold, leather wise... okay for the price they are asking for
If you are sponsored by some weird stuff does not mean you have to spoil your reputation by suggesting something against your own style recommendations. As once you yourself said, backpacks is not good idea for a solid looks. It feel like a student
All the time you are just making awesome videos on everything we need but i wanna request you to make how can a indian guy can improve his fashion style because here in india we always use the simplistic version of your clothing so if you help us to find our personal style it will be great I want it cause as i go through your fashion tips many of my friends tells that is outdated fashion but they don't know the class so i request for a video like this
I’d love to have a nice leather backpack for school. The city backpack would be ideal, but the classic would definitely get the job done. I’ve been using this polyester Jansport since junior high, and going into college with a mature bag would be appreciated. Probably in navy or black, but I’d take any color as long as it’s not leopard print!
As a pastor, I lean towards a satchel or briefcase. I had a Samsonite case during my time in the Army. Today, the messenger or the yale would be my preference.
Antonio, I found this video very entertaining and informative, and I really appreciate all the advice that you give out. I'm a relatively new viewer, and I find your story very inspirational for the fact that you are an Eagle Scout, retired military, and started your own successful business. If I had to choose between backpack and satchel, I would probably choose backpack because I've used backpacks the most in my life. I am currently a Star Scout, 17, finishing up the rank of Life, and I have always found backpacks very reliable, very useful when it comes to Scouting campouts, school, and any other daily life activities. As for the backpacks at Mahi leather, as much as the Explorer, Roma, and Nomad backpacks look, I would have to agree with you when it comes to the City backpack especially in the color of Mahogany. I am more of a darker color person and it seems more natural than black. Since I am a scout and understand the importance of taking care or items, and especially learning from my parents, I would probably use it for maybe Scout meetings at most, but not campouts and store things like a Patrol or Troop binder in it, and anything for an activity for the week like ropes for knot tying, maybe some fire starting tools...NO GASOLINE for sure!!! And I would use it for school carrying things like a binder, textbooks, lunch, water bottles, and overall it would be a great way to stand out from the rest of the crowd in general since I already stand out with a bald head, and unique outfit. Once after I graduate from school, and age out of Scouts, I would use it in college, right now I am not sure of what college yet, I am still thinking of some places. As for the satchel, I really want to start finding new ways to incorporate it in my life because I love how simple it is, makes you have to think about and carry less and holds more responsibility in not loosing it. I really like either the Messenger, or the Classic in brown. Especially the Classic. I would use it to carry homework and schoolwork around, maybe put a laptop in it if I had one of my own. Also one of the things I want to do in life is to write, to be a writer, and it would encourage me to take responsibility in where I bring it. I also have the intention to serve in the military like my parents, and you, unfortunately not the Marine Corps, but I will say Semper Fi to you Antonio, and thank you for helping to protect my future in this country. Again, I would use it in College after graduating from high school. Thank you again so much for making these videos, sharing about things in your life, and the suggestion of what we like in the comments. I am not asking you for a bag since I feel like that is the wrong thing to do around Christmas time and from my personal opinions. I just want to be grateful for what I have this year, and I hope that you have a great Christmas, Hanukkah, or whatever you celebrate with your family. If you were to send a bag, I would be extremely grateful and yet a little awkward about it since to me it would feel a little awkward, and have a great rest of your day Antonio. ~Gabriel Paige
Hi Antonio, I’m glad you mentioned the health factor of backpacks. As a tall guy with a long back, after carrying briefcases and messenger bags for years it certainly does cause some significant shoulder pain and posture problems. The nature of my work involves travelling between different offices, and often on track in the railway corridor or to rail workshops, so a backpack is definitely the much better option. The city backpack you were showing in the video would have to be my favourite, its versatility and stash pockets (there’s nothing worse than trying to find your wallet or a pen in a hurry when its buried at the bottom of your bag) certainly makes life easier for people in my line of work. I love that with the handle, in more formal settings or when you are wearing a suit it can be carried and blend in just as well as a briefcase, yet still fits in and doesnt look too formal when I’m in hi-vis and a hard hat!
The backpack is my go to bag. My Old Backpack makes it easier to carry all my daily things I drag around from job to job and it keeps my hands free especially as I am drinking a coffee. Backpacks are much kinder to my shoulders, and easier to run with when I am late for work :), I would Love a new backpack to rock with my new wardrobe as I lost 70lbs this past year. By the way I love your channel I learned alot of things about trying to style the new me.
Love this channel I like the satchel for myself and the City back pack for my son. He really deserve an new back pack. Such a great son and student athlete.
I like the vintage brown Dartmouth. It has a clean look that would look good combined with either business wear or jeans with Chelsea boots. I always enjoy your video. They also have interesting takes on the topic.
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Antonio, many years ago I think I remember you doing a review on a briefcase/duffel looking thing that was handmade from Buffalo leather
It had a wierd locking mechanism as opposed to a buckle or a zipper and it looked super elegant and classy
I forget the name of the bag and the company, its an American company that was ran by an old man with a giant grey beard and glasses
Honestly I would love the City Backpacks. Both colors are great and versatile. You can definitely switch it up a lot. I watch the channel and take notes so I would wear this with work attire fasho. I work with a Personal Injury Law Group as a Intake Advisor so I always want to look my best. Plus, I would wear the satchels too when I knew I would be meeting a new client. Please pick me. If not, keep that 🔥🔥🔥🔥 content coming.
Mahi has some great-looking products. I can't afford to buy one until (I hope) next year, but I would get either The Harvard or The Messenger bag in ebony or vintage brown. Either one would be great for moving my marketing project documents and my notebook computer to and from the office. It would take my professional look up a notch or two.
Awesome and great looking MAHI products making it hard to choose from, My 2 favorites are the messenger and the Yale clip up bags any color looks great, working at the VA hospital and having to meet and help patients and or their family members daily any of these 2 bags would definitely help me keep my daily planner and paperwork needed handy at all times on the go not to mention it helps you look professional.
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I'm gonna go with a satchel much much stylish, its good for day to day work but for adventure of course back pack
I would love to have a black Harvard style briefcase so i can gift it to my dad so he can use it in his new job!
@@Darkest_Soul_187 If you watched the video he told you to comment which bag and why for a chance to win it :)
I'm glad you mentioned the part about the back problems having a bag over one shoulder can cause. Messenger bags were a trend when i was in college in the 2000s (bear in mind how heavy laptops were back then) You'd be amazed how many people from those college years now walk with a lean. One of my friends at the time used to load up his messenger so heavy in fact that his shoes wore away on the left side, not the heel like usual.
This piece missed a key point. What is the culture of your workplace? Students will trend toward backpacks. For me, working in tech, it’s a strong backpack culture. You’d get a funny look showing up with a briefcase. Finance or accounting may be different. I cannot imagine the big Wall Street players run around with backpacks. You gotta know your room.
As an older professional, it is time to upgrade my "briefcase" as it has not aged well. Regardless if I am selected or not, I feel that the Harvard would be the best fit for me. I wanted to also thank you for the great content and for the advice you put forward in your videos. Seasons greetings to you and your family and continued success into the New Year and beyond.
As a young professional, I'll get myself a black leather briefcase for that professional and low-profile/minimalist look that can go with any outfit.
I always had a sentiment to a leather duffel bag (but never owned one:) These from MAHI look awesome!
Personally, the City Backpack and Classic Backpack 3.0 in black will probably be a great go to. Since I'm still a student, it's a lot more practical holding on my supplies and carrying it throughout the day. Also since it's leather, it carries more acceptance in a work environment that might look down upon a stereotypical backpack.
I am a 62 yo financial professional. I have a McKlein Harrison partners briefcase I carry when I have an appointment. I also have a McKlein Cumberland backpack I carry when I will be in the office. Briefcase more professional when in suit and tie client facing. Backpack more functional.
Love the look of a briefcase but love the uses of the backpack!
I'm a therapist who work with young adults. So I generally dress casually, and like to look sharp. I got my eye on The Roma backpack in vintage brown, which I would wear with a black leather biker jacket, white T, cuffed blue jeans, with a black pair of Timberland boots. To finish the look, a black necklace, silver watch, a ring, and aviator Ray-Ban.
I don't feel right walking around as a grown man with a bag pack unless I'm going out camping or hiking...
So briefcase for me.
You mentioned you want to look professional, and what do I see is a right hand with a tattoo. Tattoo’s, professional, I think not. One day someone is going to stand up and say tattoos are immature actions of an insecure person. Tattoos say a lot about a person, men with tattoos shows weakness, he is trying to look like a man, real men don’t need tattoos. As for women tattoos are tramp stamps...
The classic backpack 2.0 is an absolute killer, specially to have a light trip to a small town or a day at the country side
The Classic Duffle or The Overnighter. I take a lot of weekend trips and and my old Reebok duffle definitely needs an upgrade.
This channel is the epitome of class
Thanks!
I know I personally watch Alpha for date style and Antonio for professional, further my career style. I think Antonio’s philosophy has helped me tons
@@DocRoc94 I watch both and gentleman's gazette they seem to have more topics but Antonio still has great quality content too
I like the City Backpack. I'm leaving for Korea in February to teach at a high end school, so I'll be dressed in my very best everyday. As a foreigner, I'd have to carry around my alien registration card and passport everywhere I go, and the passport is too bulky for a pant or jacket pocket. I like the security zipper on the back to be able to hold my passport like you mentioned. It will have enough room to hold my laptop, lesson plans, a binder with my students' assignments, and study materials for learning the Korean language. It also rains a lot in South Korea, and I'll be right on the coast in Busan. Summers are muggy, and with all the precipitation, I'm looking for a backpack with materials that can hold up well to the weather as well as keep my contents inside dry. I can also put an umbrella in the side pocket and it will be on hand for the unpredictable downpours. This is the perfect backpack for versatility between casual use and professional use when paired with my Allen Edmonds Bond Street cap toe Oxfords, Vincero Chrono S (blue/silver) watch with a tan leather strap, navy blue dress pants with a matching tan belt, and a nice Joseph Abboud dress shirt and my favorite navy herringbone tie from Joseph Abboud as well. It's a versatile match as well that will look good with any combination of suit pant and jacket combination or color.
Well... he did not cut that part of the video hahaha Thanks!
This is an advertorial not advice.
Great vid Antonio!
As a young medical doctor the classic City Backpack would be an amazing update from my hiking backpack that I've been wearing since my university years and with which I've had a ton unforgettable stories.
For the color scheme both Vintage Brown or Tan would definity match my business casual look and my go to color pallete.
So, if you have some spare backpacks just remeber that Portugal it's a poor country and it's hard for us to invest in quality style items 😅
PS: the way you edit your video if I had to guess I would bet the City Vintage Brown it's your favorite backpack from Mahi, as mine 😂
I've had bad experiences with backpacks as I used to fill them up too much and now I have a bad back. So to rectify this, I only use messenger bags and briefcases. My messenger bag is very old, made of canvas, and is falling apart, although it was never very appropriate for my use. I'm an artist and need to carry my portfolio and sometimes prints and original artworks with me, so my carry is always rather light. That navy messenger on MAHI is one of the nicest looking messenger bags I have ever seen! And would definitely make a good impression when trying to make a sale. It looks very professional and is what I'm currently missing from my pitches.
Great video as always Antonio!
I prefer the satchel, it suits my needs, also it’s versatile.
Backpack > briefcase
To me there are two backpacks, that stand above the others. The Nomad Tan and The City Backpack Navy Blue. Both are fantastic, I can't pick up between the two.
What i like about both, is the fact i can wear them with suit , while working, business meetings, but also on casual occasions , like walk in a park with my niece.
Subscribed to MAHI mailing list, and I also follow both
@mahileather, and @rmrstyle on Instagram.
Thanks a lot , USA
Hey waltherP99BG - Curious, where are you from? How did you find my channel?
@@RealMenRealStyle Hey the man himself 🙋♂️
Originally from Bulgaria, but I'm in Virginia USA or London UK at least 97/100 times.
Being a frag-head , I saw you in one of Jeremy videos from Menfluential 2-3 years ago , and subscribed to your TH-cam channel right after. I like the content, and the not overly formal approach you have.
Have a great day
I'm going for the briefcase "the harvard" because I ve heard that increases your chances to get into the university and "the nomad" backpack because is a travel bag, which I will use to visit Australia to check if vitaman products are made there, because they are out of this world.
I'm a student and I've always been a messenger bag guy, the great thing about it is that I always stand out hence everyone are wearing backpacks. I even get compliments for my bag and it's such a conversation starter.
I would rock one of the the vintage brown leather messenger packs. I'm a teacher and assessment management at a music store, so I'm always wearing either a suit or right now a lot of light weight sweaters with a collared shirt (maybe a tie). But I'm a huge fan of pairing navy or grey trousers with brown shoes and leather belt, so I feel the brown leather messenger bag would be great! I would do the black one when I'm wearing black belt/shoes!!
Imo satchels look much more classy, while backpacks are more juvenile. Altough if capacity is a big concern of yours, then backpacks would be the way to go.
I would get the Harvard in the classic brown. I’m a pilot and would use that to carry all my stuff to go fly. So much better than the black carry on that most of us use.
Definitely the Harvard! As a fan of your friend, Rafael from Gentleman's gazette. I want something more versatile and can fit a lot of things, but would still fit the gentleman look. Especially when face to face classes are back.
Also, it's dapper.
100% id go with the messenger, I would rock that to my college classes everyday.
This guy is thorough! Good video as usual!👏🏽👍🏽💯🔥
Antonio,
I am a backpack / rucksack type. I am an engineer-programmer, so I like to have enough space to take a laptop when I needed it. I would deffinetly like to have a "The City Backpack" - black.
The Black leather city backpack would look slick with my leather jacket up here in Minnesota. GO VIKES! (damnit there's goes my chance at getting the bag LOL)
Antonio! Please could you tell me what capacity the mahi city backpack has? Do you think its like 17 liters? Thanks you're awesome!
I'm really confused with all this ''snobbism'' of the youtube style community towards backbacks. Here in Greece they are really popular among white collar workers, especially the younger ones (lawyers, journalists, politicians). If they are of good quality and have a nice, minimal design, they look really slick, convenient and classy with a suit. I don't see how a 800 - euro Montblanc backpack is meant to be carried by schoolboys... Long live the backbacks!
I'd go with The Harvard in vintage brown.... Transitioning Navy Chief going into the civilian sector...
I would use the vintage brown classic backpack for college I just graduated high school and since I upgraded my wardrobe I know the classic backpack can elevate my style on campus.
Great video! I'm a software engineer in a big corp. I was thinking about getting a leather messenger bag to have a different feel and look over the big majority of people who just wear nylon/canvas backpacks, but I'm concerned about looking too formal or stand out in a negative way. People do not dress too officially here due to the warmer climate. Your thoughts?
The Raleigh looks like it would be the perfect size for my weekly travel for work!
After looking through all their bags, I would have to choose the Harvard satchel with the vintage leather. I am a Marine Corps veteran currently using my GI Bill to get my degree in business economics from Wright State University. I’m almost done with my bachelors and will be starting my masters program after that. I am trying to up my style in preparation for my masters program and the business world. The Harvard satchel looks functional for both school books and as a professional post school work bag. The vintage leather option would look amazing with my navy, charcoal, and light grey suits.
I just got my first management position so I would definitely get the Yale Clip up in vintage brown because that colour is beautiful, versatile and would go amazing with my favourite overcoat and even better with one of my favourite odd combos. Either that or I would get the overnighter travel bag in vintage brown as well, as the hotel I work at is in a smaller town And I travel into the city lots. I love that colour for versatility!!! Love the videos Antonio, keep it up!!
Hey Dustin - Curious, where are you from? How did you find my channel?
@@RealMenRealStyle Hey Antonio! Thanks for responding, huge fan! I’m from Alberta, glad you asked. I actually came across your channel when I was hired as an employee at this same hotel! I needed to understand the dress code and level up my style so I searched “business casual” and found you! Been hooked ever since.
Satchel bag is what I like I work two jobs day job for a company and need a bag that can carry things I need for every day work. And with the night job I am the owner of a small business and need a bag that looks professional for someone working for himself. Thank you
Hey Antonio!
I would choose "The City" and "The Harvard" bags in vintage brown for my choices. The city backpack would fantastic to fit all my university supplies and maybe some cool things for the kiddos I look after at a daycare once school is out. Plus it would be awesome aditiin to the brown leather jacket I have when riding my motorcycle. If I have a day off from work and just want the essentials (laptop and notebooks) the Harvard bag look perfect and absolutely gorgeous. Being a fair toned red head the brown bags are are a fantastic option and match my wardrobe or warm and bright colours much better!
Let me know if you think I made the right choices! Keep posting awesome content, I've been hooked since I was 15 (five years)!
In the UK, I use Lakeland Leather products ss they are quality and comfortable to use.
Great vid and I am going with a new backpack. Thanks Antonio!
Super! Why Backpack?
@@RealMenRealStyle for my job which is on the go and I travel often I need a bag that can hold everything so I do not need to have a carry on when I go on overnight business trips.
@@RealMenRealStyle
My back told me so. 😎
I will just use backpack.
1. Shoulder hurt problem
2. If you need easy asset just wear 1 side or front of your chest
3. Divided pockets different categories and much organized
4. Multiple task/ purpose
But have to agree backpack is casual look and if you gonna wear suit, backpack can not make you look impressed.
Not all leather is equal. There's a reason some leather wallets are $40 and others are $400. If a company doesn't clearly list what tannery they source their leather from, what cut, etc. I'm usually very wary. The price range on Mahi doesn't imply luxury, there are waxed cotton/canvas roll tops that use materials from very old companies like Haley Stevenson and leathers from places like Horween or Wicket and Craig that push prices into the $800-$1000+ range. The biggest con for leather bags is the added weight.
I prefer leather accents on canvas or some other heritage style material. If you're going for raw durability, Cordura is probably the better bet.
I'd absolutely love to own The Dartmouth♥️💯
It would be a great asset for me as I will be starting with journalism school next year and it would also be an added bonus to the look that I'm going for (Cornor Walsh from How To Get Away With Murder).
I'd wear it with Chelsea boots/loafers, a nice pair of slim jeans, a shirt and a coat, or even just a golf shirt at times.
Since I'm mostly going to be wearing leather shoes and bealts, The Dartmouth would make a phenomenal match 💯🔥
It would be my go-to-class and meetings bag
Giving the fact that I'm a student, I am hesitant between the Classic Backpack and the Classic Backpack 3.0 (black or navy) because both would look great with a pair of black boots (hopefully Santa will read this comment). Interesting enough, here in Mexico is not that common to see young men using leather backpacks, I don't know if it's for the price or the aesthetics but I would definitely love to show off my backpack (just a little bit 😂)
The Rising !
Rise of the multi-disciplined !
Rise of multi Degreed Professionals.
Sometimes were students sometimes we're pros - sometimes both.
Thanks!
Guess I'll need both. lmao ! Cheers!
As a vain man the look , and compliments are really important to me .
The one backpack that got my attention immediately in from "Nomad" line , with tan colored leather 🎒
Just by the loook of it , I'm certain it's a well made leather backpack, and it will deliver 😉
Exciting giveaway, USA
Regards
As I am still studying at university, I need a good leather backpack like the city backpack in vintage brown. It is very masculine, it gets better when time goes by and separate me from average guy! I would like to send it to my future children even grandchildren and share with them the story I have with my backpack to them.
Another bag that I need after graduate is a black messenger bag. It sends message that I am the most professional and stylish man in the office. And I would pair it with smart casual outfit (navy blazer, beige sweater, necktie, white dress shirt, navy trouser and a pair of brown wingtip Oxford) and charcoal grey or navy suit!😎
I hope I get a chance to win one of your collections, Antonio!
Have a good holiday.
Nicholas Yim
Classic backpack 3.o in mahogany. That ought to go well with the Thursday boot company wingtips with dark indigo denim. I would be curious to see just how well a leather backpack could hold up to a real everyday carry though. My e.d.c. bag weighs roughly 25lbs and goes with me wherever I go 90% of the time. My backpack is not handsome however the materials have been really functional. While the leather looks beautiful I'm not so sure it s up to the task.
Those in collage that have gone all digital, satchel bags are amazing. I only need my laptop and a couple of tools with me. My satchel bag is just large enough to put in a 15' notebook with everything I need and it's super mobile by design. I can sit down, put my bag on my lap and pull my stuff out without having to bend over backwards to remove the bag. A big plus is that I can keep my phone and wallet in the front pocket but still have them accessible.
Just keep your carry light, a massive satchel looks bad and that uneven weight on one shoulder can cause pain.
I recommend a backpack for those on the go a lot or have large equipment they need to carry. Photographers for example
As for colors, I like blue or a light brown camel. Statchels seem more casual than briefcases so light leather colors may go better with your apparels? Should the leather match your shoes? Idk lol, just some suggestions.
I'm trying to decide if I should start carrying a backpack or a sort of briefcase with an option to sling it over my shoulder. My issue is I am weary of carrying so many things in my pocket. My wallet has so many different items in it, it feels more like I am carrying a small filing cabinet in my back right pocket. I've even had a physical therapist tell me it's not good for your back. I'm probably the last guy left on Earth who still carries a comb in his back pocket however it doesn't matter because I keep losing the thing! I have so many keys on my key ring when I move around really quick I sound like a human junk truck. I definitely do not want to become like my wife and carry a purse with me everywhere. I began to think that maybe I should consider carrying a backpack with me everywhere I go. I guess I'm still in the thought process about the issue.
Hi, Antonio! I would really like either the black classic backpack or the city backpack in dark brown. Im a highschooler and I think these backpacks are very versatile pieces, I think I could wear them with everything and anything, when going to school I usually have a business casual approach to my outfits, but I also tend to wear hoodies and more casual stuff during fridays or days in which i got tests. Sending best wishes from Romania! Be safe!
Well, I think that it really depends on what you are having to carry to your job. For me as a pianist I love to have a backpack. Brief cases are great but it all depends on what kind of work you do as well. Their are a lot of professionals who do carry backpacks. I would say that if you are a lawyer or working just in an office yea. A brief case would bee wonderful. But the backpack is not just for school boys and college people.... a backpack on the job can serve its purpose. Like for example. I carry a bunch of phone cables and chargers and coffee mugs iPad and much more. All these things will not fit into a brief case. I have a couple of huge coffee mugs. I want to bee able to have something that will carry everything for work. Also to bee prepared i have extra coats and jackets for if it gets to hot or cold. Everything is right their in my backpack. For me,,, I would have to say that yes. Years and years ago the backpack for work would bee looked down on, but now backpacks I think are heard of more than briefcases. This doesn’t mean at all that briefcases are out of style. It is just that I think and I have heard a lot of working people are using commuter and backpacks for their work. You can keep things more organized and their is more room.... but again. It really all falls down on what line of work you do...
I would love to wear the Oxford zip up (leather brief case bag) with business casual staples: solid color chinos or dark wash jeans, solid button-down shirts, suede/leather shoes. Specifically for warm seasons: short sleeve or polos will be top, suede/leather loafers for shoes. For cold seasons: long sleeve button down shirts, v-neck sweaters, a sportscoat / pea coat, and leather/suede Chelsea boots.
I would love to one day own their black leather Oxford Zip Up Satchel. I would pair it with dress clothes or a suit and I would be using it for work. Right now I have a cheap canvas messenger bag style thing made by Jansport and it is an olive green color. Not very professional like but it is all I have. One day this would be my first professional let’s say briefcase or satchel. I also love their black leather Dartmouth satchel too.
Hi Antonio. I commute via public transportation into NYC. My work in environment dress ranges from business casual with no tie to smart casual and sometimes casual. What kind of bag and/or material of bag do you recommend or suggest?
Would an all leather briefcase or messenger bag/satchel be over the top for my professional needs or should I go with a hybrid of leather and canvas or nylon when it comes to the aforementioned bags? Thanks for the help shipmate!
I would go with either the City backpack or the classic backpack. Mainly cause I'm a Uni student who travels to campus on the train, and a backpack will be more practical for me carrying my laptop, my notes and notebooks, maybe even my sports gear as I play soccer in University as well. And since the backpacks are stylish and versatile, it'll match easily with what I wear. Be it im wearing a hoodie and jeans, or a bomber jacket, black t shirt and chinos.
I would use the Compact Laptop Satchel or the Messenger for work and visitations, carrying my laptop and work books with me. I'd probably wear it with darkwash denim jeans, a polo, and my brown leather shoes. On a chilly day, I'd throw on my tweed flat cap.
I advise you who are younger to use a reasonably large backpack. DO NOT use a briefcase or other bag that you carry in your hand or have a bag with a strap diagonally across the side.
Learn from me I am 55 years old now and I had from a young age a bag in my hand sometimes a bag on the side and the strap rested on the left shoulder. Often these bags were filled a lot, this has resulted in that when I came up at the age of 45, I had problems with my back due to my whole life snow-loaded my back. A doctor who was a back specialist said that the best thing for the back is to have a backpack so that the back is evenly loaded. So send the right signal to people around you, that you value your back more than fashion and its signals. Otherwise you will be like me when you get older: Back problems and pain.
I like shoulder bags. Have used countless ones. Later in life you learn that they are bad for your back.
Now I am using only backpacks for everything. Some can be carried as a briefcase for the board meetings.
From Mahi I like the clean look of the Classic backpack. ...but size does matter. The City is larger and more versatile.
Leather isn't vegan.
If you are an over thirty professioniional you should not wear a backpack.
The Harvard in brown or black would be my choice. Space for a laptop, amA strap for when your carrying a load for business travel, but still looks professional.
Good info, Antonio! I never thought much about the differences between bags so it's cool to hear the distinctions. I'm a fan of the satchels, particularly the Messenger and the Harvard. The bags I've owned have almost always been nylon, but leather? Classy.
My messenger bag has seen better days. I'm a maintence guy, but just got bumped up to office work. Time to put the backpack away and switch it up. Any of these messenger bags would suit well. I like the classic and the cornell.
genuine leather is a luxury indeed. it's a luxury we shouldn't think we can afford as humans anymore. technology provides us with enough materials to create a new kind of "luxury" products. even fake leather should be avoided by customers as a declaration.
Colombus, weekner or duffle cause I often do dancing, fire or acting shows and often is really hard to carry all that I need for the show. One of those would help me greatly and would make me look better when I present myself to the people that approach me. Btw Im kinda new here but your videos are really awesome.
The brown roll top back pack would look awesome and intimidating to defense attorneys In court and the black city backpack would but the most stylish and convenient for everyday use!!
Backpack all day. Just get a classy looking leather one. Work and commute- it’s the no brainer option for me.
Don't take it bad but I am watching this quarter past one, midnight, and tis the first video, I think, I thumbed down because still I am confused what to buy...
The leather panels are kinda small on the mahi‘s leather products, stitchings are pretty standard, those handles is the biggest let down, just not very comfortable to hold, leather wise... okay for the price they are asking for
Nowadays, your every video has sponsored products. Looks like you are making videos only for promoting brands and their products... 😞
If you are sponsored by some weird stuff does not mean you have to spoil your reputation by suggesting something against your own style recommendations. As once you yourself said, backpacks is not good idea for a solid looks. It feel like a student
All the time you are just making awesome videos on everything we need but i wanna request you to make how can a indian guy can improve his fashion style because here in india we always use the simplistic version of your clothing so if you help us to find our personal style it will be great
I want it cause as i go through your fashion tips many of my friends tells that is outdated fashion but they don't know the class so i request for a video like this
I’d love to have a nice leather backpack for school. The city backpack would be ideal, but the classic would definitely get the job done. I’ve been using this polyester Jansport since junior high, and going into college with a mature bag would be appreciated. Probably in navy or black, but I’d take any color as long as it’s not leopard print!
Remember to be an Anime protagonist you must pick first Briefcase.
As a pastor, I lean towards a satchel or briefcase. I had a Samsonite case during my time in the Army. Today, the messenger or the yale would be my preference.
The classic duffel in navy looks awesome. Subtle style, perfect for a surprise weekend getaway with my wife.
Why even bother mentioning external and internal frame backpacks then never mention it again? Those are for camping...
Backpacks gather up and fold your suit shoulders, but i still like carrying one over a briefcase.
I am a conventional Backpack guy who also wears Slingshot Backpacks from LowePro 😎
Antonio, I found this video very entertaining and informative, and I really appreciate all the advice that you give out. I'm a relatively new viewer, and I find your story very inspirational for the fact that you are an Eagle Scout, retired military, and started your own successful business. If I had to choose between backpack and satchel, I would probably choose backpack because I've used backpacks the most in my life. I am currently a Star Scout, 17, finishing up the rank of Life, and I have always found backpacks very reliable, very useful when it comes to Scouting campouts, school, and any other daily life activities. As for the backpacks at Mahi leather, as much as the Explorer, Roma, and Nomad backpacks look, I would have to agree with you when it comes to the City backpack especially in the color of Mahogany. I am more of a darker color person and it seems more natural than black. Since I am a scout and understand the importance of taking care or items, and especially learning from my parents, I would probably use it for maybe Scout meetings at most, but not campouts and store things like a Patrol or Troop binder in it, and anything for an activity for the week like ropes for knot tying, maybe some fire starting tools...NO GASOLINE for sure!!! And I would use it for school carrying things like a binder, textbooks, lunch, water bottles, and overall it would be a great way to stand out from the rest of the crowd in general since I already stand out with a bald head, and unique outfit. Once after I graduate from school, and age out of Scouts, I would use it in college, right now I am not sure of what college yet, I am still thinking of some places.
As for the satchel, I really want to start finding new ways to incorporate it in my life because I love how simple it is, makes you have to think about and carry less and holds more responsibility in not loosing it. I really like either the Messenger, or the Classic in brown. Especially the Classic. I would use it to carry homework and schoolwork around, maybe put a laptop in it if I had one of my own. Also one of the things I want to do in life is to write, to be a writer, and it would encourage me to take responsibility in where I bring it. I also have the intention to serve in the military like my parents, and you, unfortunately not the Marine Corps, but I will say Semper Fi to you Antonio, and thank you for helping to protect my future in this country. Again, I would use it in College after graduating from high school. Thank you again so much for making these videos, sharing about things in your life, and the suggestion of what we like in the comments. I am not asking you for a bag since I feel like that is the wrong thing to do around Christmas time and from my personal opinions. I just want to be grateful for what I have this year, and I hope that you have a great Christmas, Hanukkah, or whatever you celebrate with your family. If you were to send a bag, I would be extremely grateful and yet a little awkward about it since to me it would feel a little awkward, and have a great rest of your day Antonio.
~Gabriel Paige
Briefcase of course. I hate the backpack trend it looks ridiculous. It’s about as bad as white-soled dress shoes.
Those leather pull tabs are so poorly made... I couldn't buy something like that.
Hi Antonio, I’m glad you mentioned the health factor of backpacks. As a tall guy with a long back, after carrying briefcases and messenger bags for years it certainly does cause some significant shoulder pain and posture problems. The nature of my work involves travelling between different offices, and often on track in the railway corridor or to rail workshops, so a backpack is definitely the much better option. The city backpack you were showing in the video would have to be my favourite, its versatility and stash pockets (there’s nothing worse than trying to find your wallet or a pen in a hurry when its buried at the bottom of your bag) certainly makes life easier for people in my line of work. I love that with the handle, in more formal settings or when you are wearing a suit it can be carried and blend in just as well as a briefcase, yet still fits in and doesnt look too formal when I’m in hi-vis and a hard hat!
I have both in leather. Also, I have a small briefcase to go to work in the city and a large one to travel overseas.
I’m usually
Going and from the office to house
What choice would be best ?
"I gotta go back and cut this point out of the video" I'm sorry, that feature got removed
Sven Rapheal is calling You a Douche bag on His channel for suggesting a backpack .
The backpack is my go to bag. My Old Backpack makes it easier to carry all my daily things I drag around from job to job and it keeps my hands free especially as I am drinking a coffee. Backpacks are much kinder to my shoulders, and easier to run with when I am late for work :), I would Love a new backpack to rock with my new wardrobe as I lost 70lbs this past year. By the way I love your channel I learned alot of things about trying to style the new me.
Love this channel I like the satchel for myself and the City back pack for my son. He really deserve an new back pack. Such a great son and student athlete.
I like the vintage brown Dartmouth. It has a clean look that would look good combined with either business wear or jeans with Chelsea boots. I always enjoy your video. They also have interesting takes on the topic.
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What brand is more quality than Frank Clegg in term of brief cases for men
BackPack - Hands down - Not 1 - but 2 Hands free & ready for action.
"100+ pounds..."
You were rucking the ammo cans eh?
I like the Raleigh bag, not only because I’m a North Carolinian 😎