Start with how he carries
Men tend to replace a bag only when the old one fails, which makes it both the best and the riskiest gift. Best, because the upgrade is felt every day. Riskiest, because if the size is wrong it goes in a cupboard. So start with what he carries now. Phone, wallet and keys: a belt bag such as the Ely, worn at the waist or across the chest. A tablet, a book and a charger: the Thirsk crossbody or the Hexham large sling. Somewhere in between: the slim Skipton sling. See men's crossbody bags for all of them.
If he carries a laptop
Everything follows from the machine. A 13 or 14-inch laptop and a 15 or 16-inch need different bags, and a bag that is too small will not be used. If you do not know, check the box it came in or the settings screen. Our personalized briefcases and work bags list the laptop each one takes.
Everyday bags for him
| Bag | What it is | Price |
| Ely | Belt bag and mini sling | $115 |
| Skipton | Slim sling | $145 |
| Hexham | Large sling, takes a tablet | $175 |
| Thirsk | Flat zip crossbody, takes an 11-inch tablet | $195 |
Color and initials
Black and chocolate stay closest to how they arrive and suit a man who likes things to look the same for years. Cognac and tan darken the most and suit someone who likes a bag with character. A blind press monogram is the classic choice for a man's bag: it reads as a maker's mark rather than a label.
By occasion
For a wedding anniversary, see 3rd anniversary gifts for him. For a first job, see graduation gifts for him. For a wedding party, see groomsmen gifts.
Timing and delivery
Every bag is made to order. Smooth leather and suede bags leave the workshop in 3 to 5 working days, hand woven bags in 4 to 6, and a monogram adds one working day. US orders then travel 3 to 5 working days by tracked express courier, and they ship duty paid, so there is nothing to pay on the doorstep. If the date you are buying for is less than two weeks away, ask us first and we will tell you honestly whether it will arrive in time.
Stitching is covered for life and hardware for five years, and any bag can come back within 30 days.