Messenger Bags

Olivia · Jan 31, 2004

Okay okay, I know this topic has been done soo many times, but my case has a little twist on it.
So I have a huge, ugly, black back pack that I need to get rid of because i've found a way to not carry so many books.
Now, what I want is something trendy and nice and ... you know. But it has to be really ... well, not expensive.
I know my mom won't buy it for me, and I actually can't have a job. [She won't let me! ... vicious circle, eh?]. So i need something affordable but not gross.
I know there's things like that out there, but i'm totally blanking on them!

Thanks in advance!

brian · Feb 1, 2004

The Gap has really nice, affordable messengers! :flower:

hollyslookingdry · Feb 1, 2004

Not sure exactly what your range is but I have had a pink Dickies messenger bag for two years and its in great condition. They come in a bunch of sizes, colors, and in some sizes they have neat designs. Hope this helps :flower:

Plumour · Feb 1, 2004

maybe something from Diesel?

brian · Feb 1, 2004

Originally posted by hollyslookingdry@Feb 1st, 2004 - 8:09 pm
Not sure exactly what your range is but I have had a pink Dickies messenger bag for two years and its in great condition. They come in a bunch of sizes, colors, and in some sizes they have neat designs. Hope this helps

Oh yeah! I forgot about Dickies.
Dickies has awesome messenger bags. I actually have one, in black. It's the largest size, and it's very economical and can hold TONS of stuff. <3

luckycardslady · Feb 2, 2004

get one customized by timbuk2.com

pinkcouture · Feb 2, 2004

Originally posted by MissPurple@Feb 1st, 2004 - 7:13 pm
maybe something from Diesel?

You read my mind!

faust · Feb 2, 2004

Try here

manhattanportage

They are cheap and durable. I suggest taking off the red tag...

tangiblelove · Apr 7, 2006

I'm starting fashion school in the fall and I was thinking about buying a messenger bag to carry everything around in but do you guys think thats a good idea? Are messenger bags not fashiony enough? Suggestions?

ambidextrous · Apr 7, 2006

I almost always wear a messenger bag, it's that convenient. I'd recommend the swiss brand FREITAG, well fashionable depends on your own choice and view... every bag has a different color combination, unless you choose mono colored ones

I already posted pics in this post http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/1047994-post8.html

I also like them cos they are water/rainproof, as long as you don't take a bath with it, your stuff will stay dry.

tangerine · Apr 7, 2006

I like messenger bags so I think it's a good idea.

There are a number of threads with many suggestions, try search with the word "messenger" in the search text box.

My personal favorites:

Timbuk2
Freitag
Chrome
Crumpler *warning, annoying Flash web site with music and "wacky, goofy" stuff

These are all fairly heavy-duty bags, long on function and short on designer cred, so may not be your cup of tea. See the search results for more fashion-y bags.

tangiblelove · Apr 7, 2006

thanks for your help ambidextrous and tangerine! im glad to know others like messenger bags also and the links are very helpful, now i have a lot of good options! thanks!...also if anyone else has any suggestions please post them!

passerby · Apr 7, 2006

Tangiblelove, there's nothing wrong with messenger bags

tangiblelove · Apr 7, 2006

thanks passerby! i dont know why i was unsure that messenger bags were fabulous but im glad now i know they are! thanks for your suggestions! I love the one with little elephants! thats adorable!

tangiblelove · Apr 7, 2006

oh and my budget is $50 max, i would say a little more but i'd rather buy something a little cheaper so i won't feel guilty if i want more than one. i think i want a black one so it goes with everything and a cute one like maybe the elephant one for when i'm feeling fun.

rainrowan · Apr 7, 2006

The colors are a bit boring but I consider this to be the ultimate messenger bag -- I had a khaki green version in college and it was just great! You can embellish it yourself !!

Danish Book Bag
http://www.danishbookbag.com/index.htm

oops - tangiblelove I just read your budget max, you can get similar messengers at army surplus stores.

passerby · Apr 7, 2006

My motto is "Cheap and good", and I just love browsing on ebags. Will browse around there and report back, tangiblelove

tangiblelove · Apr 7, 2006

Wow rainrowan i never even thought about army surplus stores, thats a great idea! thanks! i love the danish book bag but i really don't think i can spend that much on a bag,even if it is really cute and looks very durable!

And thanks again passerby! I like your motto! And i appreciate your help a ton! You're really sweet!

passerby · Apr 7, 2006

Happy to help, tangiblelove.

Ebags has its own messenger bag, how about this one? 127 customer reviews - worth a read

http://www.ebags.com/ebags/thunder/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=59040

$35-99 now

passerby · Apr 7, 2006

Ebags calls this Kalya tote a yoga bag, but I suppose it can be used as a messenger bag (it has an adjustable shoulder strap)? I prefer the look of this to the Thunder, actually.

Not available in black, unfortunately.

http://www.ebags.com/ebags/kalya_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=57682

$44-99

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