From Jacob Elordi’s Chanel Crossbody to Kit Connor’s JW Anderson Bumper, See the It Bags Carried By the It Boys
From Jane Birkin’s iconic Hermès bag to Kendall Jenner’s Gucci Horsebit chain clutch, the world of It-girls and It-bags has always been closely intertwined. Nowadays, men are embracing statement bag trends, too. This year, in particular, the boys du jour, including Jacob Elordi, A$AP Rocky, Ncuti Gatwa and Kit Connor, have been polishing off ensembles with fashion bags. And, quite frankly, we can’t get enough of it.
Elordi is currently enjoying a flourishing movie star career, and has frequently been seen carrying a variety of luxurious little bags. From the Burberry cross-body to Bottega Veneta’s Andiamo and Cassette bags, he is never without a trend-conscious accessory. More recently, he has been sporting a mini quilted Chanel shoulder bag on the Venice leg of his Priscilla press tour, as well as Louis Vuitton’s yellow Millionaire Speedy bag from Pharrell Williams’s debut spring 2024 collection. In a recent GQ profile, Elordi attributed his penchant for bags to his Australian upbringing, saying, “Where I grew up, we had a culture where you wore bum bags, fanny packs. When I leave home, I need to have a certain thing from every category with me in case I get bored – a book, a notepad, rolls of film, a camera, a pen.”
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A$AP Rocky has long been known for his fashion-forward style and expansive bag collection. Recently, he has been photographed with a Gucci Mickey Mouse cross-body, a Bottega Veneta Andiamo, a Goyard monogram messenger bag, and a black Hermès Kelly adorned with gold hardware. Gatwa, the Rwandan-Scottish actor known for his bold fashion choices, is another enthusiast of the “murse” trend. Among his fearless style selections, which range from cut-out Valentino tops and cowboy hats to Thom Browne pleated skirt suits, he consistently incorporates statement bags into his outfits. He has previously been seen accessorizing with bags from brands like Prada, Loewe and Jacquemus. Similarly, Connor, another fashion enthusiast with a penchant for bags, is often seen carrying a Bumper bag by JW Anderson and a Dior Men’s Saddle bag. Other notable mentions include Harry Styles, who owns an array of Gucci bags, and Troye Sivan, who went to the 2021 Met Gala with Luar’s Ana bag.
Fashion icons, like David Beckham, Pharrell and Marc Jacobs, laid the foundation for today’s influential male dressers by openly embracing designer bags. Beckham, known for gifting his wife Victoria with numerous Hermès Birkin bags, has also added a few Birkins to his own collection. (Recently, he has been seen carrying Goyard bags as well.) Before his tenure at Louis Vuitton, Pharrell was also an advocate of the man-bag trend, often photographed with oversized styles featuring vibrant exotic skins. Jacobs has historically shown his affinity for Hermès bags, but in recent times, he has also favored bags from Chanel, Fendi and Louis Vuitton (the latter thanks to Pharrell’s influence).
There was a time when carrying a small bag could have been considered controversial for a man. But today, people of all genders have the freedom to explore fashion’s creative expressions without boundaries. When it comes to bags, especially the most sought-after styles of the moment, they serve as the perfect finishing touch to an outfit. Below, see all of the male stars proving that It-bags aren’t just for the fashion girlies.
Backgrid1/13A$AP Rocky
The rapper was geared up for a workout session, while casually sporting an open black Hermès Kelly bag featuring gold hardware.
Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images2/13Jacob Elordi
You’d be hard pressed to find a picture of the actor without a stylish bag. Here, he’s pictured with a Bottega Veneta Cassette style in dark brown.