The "Man Purse" is Alive and Well in Japan
It goes by many names. Whether you call it the man purse, or the European carry-all, it is a big fashion trend in Japan. Especially in Tokyo it seems. When I first saw these "murses," I thought Japanese men must be very valiant and chivalrous to be carrying their girlfriend's purse. But the more I walked the streets (and subways) of Tokyo, the more I saw men walking alone carrying many different styles of the man purse. And many were made by the same famous designers I mentioned in my previous post--Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton. With these kinds of prices, we can only assume this fashion trend is here to stay for a while, probably thanks to episodes on Seinfeld and Friends.

Since I now do all things with my blog audience in mind, my main mission during our weekend in Tokyo was to get some photos of these man purses. But have you ever tried subtly pointing a digital camera (without any special zoom lenses) in a stranger's direction to take a photo within close range? It's nearly impossible to do without raising suspicions. (If my blond hair hadn't already raised suspicions, that is.) Not to mention, these metrosexuals were always on the go, which makes for some blurry shots. But here are my best attempts so that you will see snapshots of the how the truly trendy live in Japan. Just let me know if the man in your life would like an authentic Japanese carry-all, and I'll get shopping. Hmmm, Brian's birthday is coming up in February...