Holdall Bags
A woman’s bag is not just an accessory; it is also a necessity. Women often want to carry with them a lot of their belonging including gadgets, cosmetics, hair brushes, toiletries etc. In fact more and more men today too face this dilemma of over packing. This often leads to confusion as to what to carry on a short trip. Fortunately for frequent travelers and over packers, holdall bags are the perfect baggage solution.
A holdall bag is a large bag with handles or a strap which is convenient to use either for a short trip or as a sports bag. Many people use a holdall bag in place of a gym bag or a duffel bag. Although closely related, a satchel and duffel bag are not the same thing as a holdall bag. A typical holdall bag will have a rectangular base, one zipped compartment and be made from either leather or cloth such as canvas. However as more and more people have started carrying holdall bags, there are a number of designs of holdall bags available today. Both men and women have embraced holdall bags and in fact you will even come across holdall bags with wheels and trolleys for ease of use.
Great Holdall Bags:
- Dunhill’s Chassis Leather Holdall is a perfect luxury leather holdall bag for men. Made from pure leather it is stratch free which means you do not have to be too careful while handling it. Take it to the gym with you or carry it on a weekend getaway if you like. Its chic design means you can hold it as an accessory too; be it with a smart coat or a simple tee.
- The neon pink Lipsy Nylon Holdall is a great sports holdall bag for women who want to make a fashion statement without spending an excessive amount on a holdall. Moderately priced, it is light weight with two handles and two side zips for additional storage.
- If you are looking for a bargain, go for the Bright Stripe Wheeled Holdall available at great prices. The bag is not just spacious and cute to look at, but its wheels and trolley mean that you can carry it with ease while traveling. However it is a bit too large to act as a gym bag.
- ASOS Holdall in Ticking Stripe Fabric is a typical conventional holdall bag with rectangular base, one zipped compartment and white and blue vertical stripes. It is not over sized, yet large enough to hold your belongings for a short getaway.
- For the fashion conscious, Mulberry offers great leather holdalls in attractive colors. From dark blue to dark yellow Mulberry has every color you could want. However the one that is simply irresistible is the small clipper holdall in purple with gold buckles on its straps.
- For a day at the gym, you do not need an elaborate bag and even a small holdall will do. Nike’s Brasilia Small Holdall which comes with a large strap which means you can hold it on your shoulder instead of having to carry it in you hands.
- Cath Kidston’s polka dots Holdall Bag is another not too elaborate yet trendy holdall. The blue background with white polka dots gives the bag a conventional look and its size is to hold your belongings for an overnight stay. It is neither too girly nor too manly and can therefore be carried by both men and women.
- Pauric Sweeny’s shiny black leather holdall with grey fabric lining is great for minimalistic women. For extra space it has two small side pockets in addition to a large central compartment and it comes with a detachable strap too.
The celebs are doing it too:
Much like all travelers and sport enthusiasts and other fashionistas, celebrities too are using holdalls more frequently. David Beckham was spotted carrying a huge Louis Vuitton holdall with strap at an airport. The holdall looked great with Beckham’s rugged looks, tattoos and plaid shirt. Such a nice holdall is a must have for a man with taste.
Alexander Skarsgard paired his grey tee and casual jeans with a Mulberry Clipper Holdall while he went out for a sport filled day in New York. The leather holdall has a gold Mulberry logo embossed on it and comes with both a strap and handles and is perfect for a man with style.
Beyonce chose a holdall to accessorize her loose white shirt during her pregnancy. The purple holdall she carried looked great with her white shirt, black pants and trendy necklaces and the glow she was radiating thanks to her pregnancy.
Gone are the days of having to carry a suitcase even for a short trip where you needed few personal belongings. A holdall bag is the solution to all your packing problems. It is great as a weekender bag, a sports bag or a trendy bag to carry during the day if you are someone that likes to carry all their belongings. Team it up with a matching outfit and rock your holdall bag. These handy sized bags are great for both utility and fashion and come in an impressive variety of sizes, shapes, designs and color. You can choose your holdall bag according to your needs and preferences.