Flashback Fashion Friday — The Growth of This Canvas Messenger Bag

Editor’s note: This post was originally about the Belstaff Colonial Messenger Bag, which became the it-bag if Nicole Kidman donned it at The Interpreter. Sadly, the Belstaff tote is no longer widely available–but you can find similar choices ! We have added to the list of lookalikes which you are able to find in the here-and-now at 2017.

Back in 2005, Fashion Week Daily proclaimed the bag from the Immigration firm Belstaff  was the It bag that was brand new. Seen on the silver screen in the film The Interpreter with the dean of Fashionistas, Nicole Kidman, this overpriced canvas and leather bag was initially available for around $600 bucks at Barneys and Berdorf. You could find you at Saks 5th Avenue, priced at $595 today.

What’s so special about this tote? It speeds ultra high on the performance scale. Made of durable canvas, it’ll deal with all kinds of abuse. Pockets galore give you space for all your essentials. You could use this tote as your handbag, your work tote or your own weekender.  And, this rugged bag has an anti-style go her own way and texture to it — ideal for the fashionista who wants to buck the trends.

Messenger Bag: Where to Get It

Back in the day, we could find a comparable canvas bag at Old Navy for approximately $25 — a funding style find, for certain. If you want a Belstaff lookalike, you have to be a little more flexible on two fronts, Now. First, is the color. Black messenger bags and ones that are green appear to be more widespread than khaki. You may need to take a chance. For example, you have to be OK by buying from vendors on Sears, eBay or Bonanza.

Men’s Trendy Colonial Italian Style Messenger Bag with Leather Straps, $41.60, Sears

17″ Men’s Colonial Italian Style Messenger Bag, $49.99, ModernManBags.com

Green Canvas Military Messenger Bag $69.99, with Adjustable Leather Straps, Serbags

How to Style It

When you’re carrying about out a man-bag that is grungy, there is a very fine line between ultra trendy and, well, sloppy. We would like you around that line’s ultra-cool aspect! Try these suggestions to enhance your messenger bag style:

• Don’t set your man-bag with flannel, bulky t-shirts and sweaters, or filthy sneakers.
• Do not catch this bag if you don’t need to carry around a great deal of stuff. Don’t carry around this thing to make a statement. Go to get a clutch.
• Do set your bag with tailored, tailored and sleek outfits.
• Do reach to your messenger bag on workdays. Picture this: you at pencil skirt, a blouse and pumps. Your hair is up in a bun. You walk in an a.m. assembly and pull your laptop out of your messenger bag. You own the space.
• Do use the messenger bag in warmer months, even when you aren’t bundled up in thick layers.

If you want more style inspiration, fire up Netflix and watch the film that made this bag famous!