One good bag. That’s it. That’s all you need. To do it right isn’t cheap, but if you spend the money the first time, you’re far more likely to end up with something that will last you for life. This thing will be your companion on overnight trips, weekends away and business trips, potentially forever, so to say it’s worth getting right is an understatement – it’s a decision that commands careful thought and consideration.
Luxury bags come in all shapes and sizes. But they’re all united by a few qualities. Firstly, they’re expensive, but that’s because they’re well made. It might take weeks to craft a true luxury bag, in which time, your average high-street store could have rattled off thousands at one of its far-east factories. Secondly, the craftsmanship is extraordinary and the materials will be the finest around.
Ready to take the plunge and part with the cash? As far as we’re concerned, good call. Below, you’ll find all the info you need on what makes a luxury bag, as well as a bit of background on the best brands in the business.
Brown, perhaps more than any colour, has a plethora of mostly outdated style rules attached to it. You’ve probably heard things like ‘no brown in town’, which suggests brown footwear should be kept for country pursuits, or ‘don’t mix brown and black’, which is simply poor advice for all but the most aesthetically illiterate of men.
The truth is, brown is actually incredibly easy to wear. And not only that, it’s one of the biggest colour trends right now.
Pantone’s Colour of the Year in 2025 was ‘Mocha Mousse’ – a sort of soft pastel brown that was everywhere from homewares to the runway, setting the tone for the brown revival that is currently sweeping the globe.
If you want to work more brown into your wardrobe, we’re in full support. This guide will arm you with everything you need to in order to do it right. From the key garments to buy in brown to idiot-proof colour-matching tips – here are the key ways to wear brown for men in 2026.
