Carry it Like a Man

With the increasing popularity of the backpack among us millennials, the briefcase is slowly fading away. Everyone, from university students, to professionals, can be seen carrying a backpack. Of course there are some instances that you absolutely have no other option, especially if you’re a photographer or your line of work involves lugging around pounds of equipment. Unless you’re going hiking, I’d suggest you leave the backpack at home.
The briefcase is a must have for the stylish man who is always on the move. I cringe whenever I see a guy in a suit carrying a backpack. It’s the 21st century, we’ve got smartphones, and computers are getting smaller (Case in point, the HP Spectre 13 I’m currently lusting over) so I don’t see why you should be carrying around a huge backpack.
The briefcase I’m carrying here is a handmade John Pearse London holdall briefcase. It’s slim and it’s currently serving as my every day carry. It looks delicate, but this baby can sure take a beating. In it fits my 13-inch laptop, charger, wireless mouse, notebook, keys, card holders, power bank, and I’ll occasionally throw in my phone as well.
One advantage to carrying a briefcase is that it helps you maintain your perfect silhouette by reducing the bulge in your pockets. It’s easily accessible, so you don’t have to worry about reaching for your phone when it’s ringing.
A good briefcase serves as an accessory, so the basic rules still apply. The leather should match your belt, shoes and watch strap, so keep that in mind while choosing a briefcase.
For this look, I wore a navy blazer, gray jeans, a print shirt, a brown woven belt, and brown double monkstraps by Tomaz Shoes. This look is especially perfect for people in the creative industry who want to ditch their t-shirt and sneakers for a more classy look.
Blazer – Topman / Shoes – Tomaz / Shirt & Jeans – H.S Collections / Belt – The Gentleman’s Shop / Briefcase – John Pearse London
Photography: Complement Pictures
Think you’ll consider ditching your backpack? Let me know in the comment section below.
Comments
Linnette Muga
👏👌
Muriuki Kagiri
Asante sana Muga 🙂
FitnDiscover
Yo dude! Take us slow. That briefcase is cool. I\’d carry it any day. I\’m also for backpacks to go. They normally ruin an otherwise well-thought out look-
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Muriuki Kagiri
Thank you Winnie.. They gotta go! Starting with the denim embroidered ones! Lets take the revolution to the streets hahaha!
FitnDiscover
lol, don\’t even mention those denim ones.
Elle
Claps. I love the look.
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Muriuki Kagiri
Gracias Elle! 🙂
Linda
Yes, Yes and Yes!You look good!
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Muriuki Kagiri
Much appreciated Linda!!
BRIAN WES
Best kenyan male blogger av come across.Keep it up bruh!
Muriuki Kagiri
Thank you for the kind words brother!!
aciemuiruri
I would definitely ditch my back pack if I were a man carrying one, especially now that I just saw this briefcase. This is a total win Kagz! 🙌🙌🙌🙌
shirleen
love this look..you so on point!the briefcase is damn fiine
Alvin Muthami
That\’s a nice one for guys like me who don\’t like bagpacks
soyoulikefashion
I love the briefcase and your preppy look with the grey denim.
I might not be in a rush to ditch my backpacks, but I definitely will put into consideration getting myself a briefcase or two.
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Merv Eller
Dapper. Love the look my lord…you guys are really giving a heck of challenge. Need to style up.
Harriet Dodea
This is my first time on your blog…you have a really nice smile.
bramwel
sharp and sophisticated.. and yes lets ditch the backpack
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Bryson Gitonyi
This right here is what gents need. Ditch the backpack for sure
Legenda_Rey
Always a fan.. Your style is refreshing
Rayelle
This is so amaizing. nice post Kagiri
Jeremiah Wakaya
This is so amazing! I tempted to try this out although my conservative self is a bit reluctant to do so. I however doubt if public opinion is likely to be swayed to my disadvantage because I am personally convinced that this indeed looks masculine.
benardtheblessed
Boy! That look is exceptionally beautiful. Love everything about this look. Thank You Kagz for representing.
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waita muoka
Classy briefcase, classy dressing. I like.
Ian
I agree 👌 Currently on a serious search for a good briefcase or a good messenger bag… Still on the look out
Waita Muoka
I like your clad. Awesome.
hakeem
This so classy.i\”d like to copy anythng u put on
Sidney Opiyo
Cool.Where did you buy the coat and the accessories on it?
Wilma Mwai
the whole look is great!! I love it….
yourlondonbelle
You do it well sir!