Flying the flag with mens bags

AN interesting trend is coming to the fore this year - the use of the Union Jack on men's bags.
Perhaps it is an increased patriotism based on the Royal Wedding, next year's Diamond Jubilee or more likely a national fervour whipped up by the pending London Olympics in 2012.
We have introduced several new bags from wash bags to holdalls at Blokesbags all featuring the Union Jack, loud and proud.

Both Storm UK and Dunlop have come out with a messenger bag and Culinary Concepts have gone one further with a day bag, laptop cover, wash bag and holdall all made from 100% recycled materials.

In fact Culinary Concepts don’t just recycle, they re-use and reclaim using old military canvas tents as their core material. No two of these bags are alike as each piece has its own character, patched and mended where necessary. It's a make and mend ethos using natural dyes on reclaimed canvas.

The day bag, wash bag and laptop bag each feature the Union Jack on the exterior, whilst the holdall is lined with it.

I can only think that some people are always looking for different ways of showing their pride in being British and these bags tick all the boxes whilst being practical for day to day use

The Vintage Flag day bag which retails for £84.99 measures 31 x 38 x 12cms; the Vintage Flag laptop sleeve (£75), 38 x 28 cm ( up to a 15inch laptop); the Vintage Flag wash bag (£69.99), 30 x 20 x 18 and the Vintage Flag holdall (£154.99) a generous 70 x 40 x 28cms.

The Storm Union Flag messenger bag which retails at £42.99 is made of black/grey PU, lift the half flap bearing its black and grey version of the Union Jack, and there is a full width velcro secured drop pocket below the singular Storm logo. And that is not all. The lining in the main compartment is a combination of red, white and blue. It measures 34 x 34 x 12cms (13.5 x 13.5 x 4.75ins).

The Dunlop flag shoulder bag retails at just £28.99. Made of PU, a  distressed Union Jack Flag adorns this iconic shoulder bag from Dunlop which also features a metal Dunlop logo . Fully lined in grey fabric with the Dunlop logo printed on it. The blue shoulder strap expands to 170cms. Measures 36 x 28 x 13cms (14 x 11 x 5.5ins)