Stuff I Like: Carlo Pazolini Woven Bag

Give your everyday essentials a stylish new home with this versatile woven bag from Carlo Pazolini. Available in UK Carlo Pazolini stores, £400.

Stuff I Like: Oliver Sweeney 'Buckbarrow' Weekend Bag

 

Although they may be better known for their faultless footwear, it seems Oliver Sweeney are masters of bag making too. Oliver Sweeney, £349.

Stuff I Like: Givenchy Doberman-Print Canvas Pouch

Carry your daily essentials in style with this Doberman-print leather-trimmed pouch from Givenchy. Mr Porter, £280.

Stuff I Like: Herschel Supply Camouflage Backpack

Carry your everyday essentials in style with this foldaway backpack from Herschel Supply. Pair with your casual attire for maximum effect. Aphrodite 1994, £30.

The Essentials: Your Summer Vacation (Part Two)

1. Annely Zip through bomber jacket, £195 at Reiss | 2. Thom Browne Round-frame sunglasses, £640 | 3. Converse All Star plimsolls, £45 at Asos | 4. WANT Les Essentiels De La Vie Tote bag, £240 at Mr Porter.

 

Stuff I Like: Herschel Rucksack

I urge you to add this Herschel bag to your fashion arsenal - you won't regret it. Surfdome, £55.

Stuff I Like: Ermenegildo Zegna Rucksack

Give your bag collection an instant upgrade with this elegant rucksack from Ermenegildo Zegna. Use to give a smart outfit a more relaxed feel, or pair with casual attire for a classier look. Zegna, £310.

Stuff I Like: Paul Smith overnight bag

Carry your overnight essentials in style with this Paul Smith holdall from my-wardrobe. It's so good, you'll never want to stay at home again.

Stuff I Like: Mulberry Wash Bag

Carry your toiletry essentials in style with this Mulberry wash bag from Mr Porter. Hard-wearing but super attractive, this bag is a must have for the modern man.

Admiral Retro makes a comeback

After an impressive 100 years of history, heritage sportswear brand Admiral, are now launching the 2012 Retro Collection. Inspired by classic styles and past season kits, they have created a heart-warming celebration of English sportswear and design.

After a few years on the subs bench, the brand is now firmly back in British ownership. Using a range of bags and clothing, the Retro collection aims to get Admiral back to its rightful place as leader of sportswear innovation and style.

Gucci classic structured briefacse

Show everyone you mean business with this beautifully crafted Gucci briefcase at Mr Porter. And with an impressive 30% off, it's a deal you can't afford to miss out on.

The Modern Man Christmas list #7

1. Casio G-Shock £90| 2. Miansai bracelet £88| 3. Beats by Dre headphones £280| 4. Cote et CIEL laptop rucksack £135| All available at Oki-ni.

Make Christmas a little less stressful this year with this specially edited selection of the best gifts around.

 

From accessories to the latest tech, The Modern Man Christmas list will provide you with a bunch of ideas for the festive season.

 

For the seventh and final addition to this seasonal post, feast your eyes on these four cracking gifts from Oki-ni.

The Modern Man Christmas list #2

1. John Lobb William leather monk-strap shoes £655| 2. Marc by Marc Jacobs embossed iPhone 4 case £30| 3. Cire Trudon spiritus sancti incense scented candle £55| 4. Paul Smith stamp print washbag £95| All at Mr Porter.com

Make Christmas a little less stressful this year with this specially edited selection of the best gifts around.

From accessories to the latest tech, The Modern Man Christmas list will provide you with a bunch of ideas for the festive season.

For the second selection of Christmas goodies, look no further than online retail expert, Mr Porter.

The Modern Man Christmas list #1

1. Michael Kors MK5315 Rose gold watch £199| 2. WeSC Banjo headphones £60| 3. Gant anchor socks £12| 4. ASOS James backpack £32| All available at ASOS.com

Make Christmas a little less stressful this year with this specially edited selection of the best gifts around.

From accessories to the latest tech, The Modern Man Christmas list will provide you with a bunch of ideas for the festive season.

For the first instalment of this seasonal post, feast your eyes on these four gifts from ASOS. They won't disappoint.

Heavy Eco - Helping a good cause

Just because something or someone seems to be lost, it doesn't mean that they don't have a future.

This is the belief of Heavy Eco, whom gives Eastern European prisoners a chance to do something good and rehabilitate themselves.

Utilising their creativity, prisoners design unique products ideal for the fashion conscious male.

Durable and practical bags are cleverly constructed from discarded billboards, whilst organic t-shirts are  inspired by old-school Russian prison tattoos.

But by no means are the brand promoting prisoners. In fact, they are trying to prevent people from committing crimes. Heavy Eco believes the roots to jail lie in childhood, so that's why 50% profits are donated to help homeless and orphanage children. And, of course all artisans involved (including convicts) get paid for their work!

Visit Heavy Eco now to read the story, and discover more.

Gucci backpack

Give your usual man bag a well deserved rest, and opt for this functional black fabric backpack by Gucci. With a zip-top fastening, front pocket, and three internal pockets, this bag is a must-have to carry your manly essentials from A to B:

Buy at Matches now

WANT Les Essentiels de la vie

Carry your laptop to work in style with this black organic cotton canvas case from WANT Les Essentiels de la vie. With leather handles and trims, silver and golden zips and more pockets then a pair of combat shorts, this smart laptop case is perfect for the 'modern man':

Available at Mr Porter

Gucci travel bag

Take your hand luggage to a whole new level with this Gucci waxed cotton travel bag. In beige and caramel, it shows off its diamond pattern, with zip fastening, a detachable leather strap, internal pocket and eight internal slots, making it the perfect travel companion.

Compact and smart, this travel bag will give the most stylish of touches to your life on the go:

Available at Mr Porter

The man bag

No longer seen as solely a woman's essential, the 'man bag' has developed into a necessary tool and style accessory for the 'modern man'. Good news is, there are a great range of masculine and attractive bags out there to add to your contemporary wardrobe.

For the more privileged of gentleman, this GUCCI hold-all stamped GG bag is perfect for the weekend getaway. Large enough to carry all of the men essentials, whilst adding a stylish twist to your look:

Available at matchesfashion (£900)

Now, for those who cannot afford to stretch quite that far (myself being one of those men), luckily there are a great range of much cheaper, and just as stylish options. Here are three great alternatives:

ASOS Leather look weekend bag (£35)

Matt & Nat holdall (£185)

River Island black holdall bag (£39.99)