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The style-set may have dubbed 2025 as the year of the “man bag”, but the a-list are carrying this trend well into 2026.
Point and case: Timothée Chalamet.
The 30-year-old Oscar nominee stepped out for the Marty Supreme Q&A at the Prince Charles Cinema in London with a Hermès mini Kelly slung across his body. It’s not the first time Timothée has given this trend the nod, either.
Back in January 2025, the 30-year-old actor accessorised with an indigo blue Chanel bag that we’re sure would only *just* fit the latest iPhone.
And, the poster boys for movement don’t stop at Timmy, proving bags are the ultimate accessory for men concerned with style and practicality.
A$AP Rocky donned a chic Chanel briefcase for the maison’s show at Paris Fashion Week, while “Wuthering Heights” star Jacob Elordi is rarely seen without a tote.
So, where does one begin when hunting for the perfect bag for men — whether that’s for the man in your life or yourself? Read on for our curated edit of “man bags”, according to the celebs.
The celebrities wearing the best bags for men in 2026
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A soft briefcase
Sure, a briefcase is a classic if you’re a 1990’s businessman. Yet, as A$AP Rocky proved at the 2026 Chanel Show at Paris Fashion Week, the latest take on the style can be put to work. A soft briefcase, like the quilted variant the rapper was spotted in, is an ideal entry-level bag for men as it promises plenty of space while levelling up any outfit.
Peter Jackson Briefcase
$199 at Peter Jackson
Samsonite Flapover
$189.50 at Samsonite
Staple Superior Briefcase
$143 at THE ICONIC
Country Road Career Bag
$349 at David Jones
02
A crossbody bag
If you prefer to keep your hands free and without the bulk, a smaller cross-body bag is the way to go. Both Timothée Chalamet and Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams have been rocking this variety of “man-bag” as of late, both styling their carryalls with leather jackets for the ultimate cool-guy look. We recommend picking a bag in a neutral colour to ensure it’ll go with *everything*.
Unison Crossbody
$89.95 at David Jones
Oroton Crossbody
$209.40 at Oroton
RAINS Box Bag
$160 at THE ICONIC
Antler SLing Bag
$70 at Antler
03
A tote or shoulder bag
A tote bag is one of those bags that you (or the man in your life) probably already own, but there’s a big difference between a gift-with-purchase bag and a sturdy tote that can weather the elements. Jacob Elordi has been repeatedly papped embracing shoulder bags and totes, proving that this bag can be casual and still put-together.
Bellroy Tote
$79 at Bellroy
R.M. Williams Tote
$202.95 at THE ICONIC
Rainer Tote
$179.95 at PEDRO
The North Face Tote
$110 at THE ICONIC
