Like the majority of fashion sites, we tend to stick to the ladies when we look at what celebrities are wearing and carrying. Women have far more options, after all, and we make up the vast majority of the population that’s interested in the details of high-end handbags. We like to think of ourselves as completists, though, which means that it’s time for us to plug a significant hole in our coverage: famous dudes who love bags.
As menswear has grown, so have the ranks of men who are unabashed about their preferences for a fancy leather good or two. Gay, straight, femme, butch – there’s a manbag (or women’s bag – many of these dudes don’t discriminate) for every famous man who deigns to carry his own things, as long as he’s willing to pony up the cash. From Johnny Weir’s Balenciagas and Birkins to Kanye West’s customized backpacks, check out the full array below.
Kanye West
Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Bespoke Backpack
BryanBoy
Paula Cademartori Faye Bag
$1,800 via farfetch.com
Johnny Weir
Prada Large Saffiano Double Zip Tote
$2,250 via Saks
EJ Johnson
Hermes Kelly Bag
Johnny Weir
Hermes Birkin
Pharrell Williams
Goyard Diplomate Briefcase
RuPaul Andre Charles
BryanBoy
Chanel Jersey Classic Flap Bag
Lorenzo Martone
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Dog Carrier
$2,940 via Louis Vuitton
RuPaul Andre Charles
Gucci Monogram Canvas Tote
Shop via Gucci
Johnny Weir
Hermes Birkin
Carson Kressley
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Keepall Bandouliere
$1,755 via Louis Vuitton
RuPaul Andre Charles
Brad Goreski
Johnny Weir
Hermes Birkin
Carson Kressley
Louis Vuitton Porte Documents Case
Johnny Weir
Hermes Shoulder Birkin II Bag
Brad Goreski
Louis Vuitton SC Duffel
Brad Goreski
Johnny Weir
Hermes Birkin
Johnny Weir
Chanel Logo Bag
BryanBoy
Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Bag
$2,195 via Saks
BryanBoy
Chanel Small Flap Bag
Johnny Weir
Balenciaga Giant City Bag
$1,895 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
BryanBoy
Paula Cademartori Crocodile Faye Bag
$1,800 via farfetch.com
Johnny Weir
Balenciaga Giant City Bag
$1,895 via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Johnny Weir
Louis Vuitton Pouch
Johnny Weir
Louis Vuitton Pegase Suitcase
$3,450 via Louis Vuitton
Johnny Weir
Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag
Shop Balenciaga via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Marc Jacobs
Hermes Birkin
Kanye West
Goyard Robot Face Bespoke Backpack
BryanBoy
Dolce & Gabbana Miss Dea Clutch
$3,950 via Barneys
Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs
Hermes Haut a Courroies Bag
Kanye West
Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage Keepall Bag
Hugh Jackman
Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite Keepall Bag
$1,760 via Louis Vuitton
Bags dont poop
In the market nowadays (as you said it) there are some perfectly nice and gorgeous man bags that would suit every man. I don’t understand the need for carrying obviously feminine bags like the Chanel classic flap or the Birkin. I understand these guys adore them but they don’t look good in them. If only they’d taken a lesson or two from Hugh Jackman.
Lol rigid gender binary. Maybe they carry the more feminine ones because, idk, they like feminine things?
You’re probably right. Not that I judge them or anything, I just think that it doesn’t look as good. Just as I wouldn’t look good wearing a mans suit
Huge Jackman would look good carrying a grocery bag! Not a fair comparison. 😛
the pic of Lorenzo Martone and his dog could have been the entire post by itself…
that photo could melt many many hearts
Yes 🙂
I’d rather have the akita dog than any of these bags.
Marc Jacobs’ Hermes HAC bag is stealing the show in a major way.
Marc Jacobs, Pharrell Williams and Brad Goreski. They pull off the bags inspiringly. Johnny and Bryanboy, while I admire them for expressing themselves, just look ridiculous. Hugh Jackman, well, he’s just transcendent!
sorry – I mean’t ‘pull off’
To be fair, it is much easier to full of your bag when the rest of you looks conventional.
shhhhaaaadeeeee
Brad Goreski is one handsome gentleman, I must say.
Goreski’s duffel bag is not an SC, but a Naxos Leather Keepall 45 Bandouliere. As you correctly wrote about it earlier.
I find it cosmically unfair that RuPaul is such a good looking man and good looking as a woman when he is in drag. For most of us, it’s hard to pull of just one gender.
isnt that a yellow goyard ambassade?
Hi Ladies! Please Don’t Hate Me For Saying This. As A Gay Man, I LOVE Handbags. Rather It Be The Obvious Or Not, If I Look Good Carrying It Or Just Plain Love It, I Am Going To HAVE It. Be FAB.U.LOUS Carrying It….Sounds Like Some Ladies On Here Are A Little Jealous. Let’s Calm Down Ladies! This Is A Different Generation. You Are NOT The Only One That Can Carry Handbags. Expect to See LOTS Of Men Carrying Bags. Let’s Just Agree That We All, Male Or Female, Have An Appreciation For Great Handbags.
Agree with u gurl! i have few handbags too
Love to have male readers who love handbags and carry them too!
Hi Megs! I LOVE YOUR BLOG! I Read It Everyday. And Thanks So Much For Doing This Topic On Men And Bags!
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Thanks Gurl! Love It! You Betta Werrrk It Too! : )
You bet your tight little tush we’re green at the gills with envy. We’re hot blooded women! Our pulse quickens at the sight of an It bag or a butch hunk like Wolverine here. Debatable which has a stronger effect 🙂
LOL! Love It!
Where’s Pelayo Diaz? He has the best bags. His collection is immaculate!
I just find it weird to see most of these men carry very feminine handbags. But whatever floats your boat. That’s what makes the world go ’round. I could really go for Johnny Weir’s blakc and white printed coat.
The only picture that really caght my eye was Hugh Jackman. Classic look.
People can do whatever they like, of course, but I’m super tired of this “trend.” I especially dislike the men who hate women (I’m looking at YOU, Johnny) but love to dress like them. And I’m wearing my flame-retardant suit, so have at it if you must!
Did You Just Really Go There? Really?! And I Am Just Going To Leave It As That…
I had no idea Johnny had such a Hermes collection I’ve only seen him with Bal or LV but I guess I shouldn’t be surprised he’s got the money to spend.
I could buy a house with all of Johnny Weir’s Hermes & Bal bags! I love ’em all!
This is such a great post. It’s almost impossible nowadays not to have some sort of bag, especially if you carry a lot of electronic devices like cells and tablets. Also if you’re going to the market you have to bring your own bags (and most drugstores are starting to do that too) so you have to carry a lot especially if you live in urban areas.
which brand is that brad goreski’s carrying8grey one without the shoulder strap, open zip on top?
I have just received a Beruccio bag from Italy. It’s for my husband. it’s AMAZING!!! More beautiful than any of my handbags. I saw them in Italy, but they were very hard to come by. They have just gone online. Beautiful website like the bags.
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So, this is off topic, but RuPaul’s suit in the 2nd pic comes thisclose to channeling Randy Watson from Sexual Chocolate! lol
The only interesting thing about this article is that cute shiba inu ….otherwise boring!