While the search for a great men’s shoulder bag will continue indefinitely, the Billy Kirk Shoulder Satchel is definately in the running for top 10. Simplicity is it’s biggest draw. It’s masculine, a must for any man willing to carry what is essentially a purse, and minimal. There’s no glaring logo or overly flashy hardware, just a simple design intriguing enough that other men just might ask you where you bought it, which you can do right here.

This mens’ bag is only gonna look better with wear. 12″ High x 20″ Long x 10″ Deep. Available in Dark Brown Bridle Leather or Cognac Pebble Grain color. A sweet bag and hard to beat for the price. You can order it here for $650.

Seeing this bag makes you want to grab a couple magazines and a moleskine and head for a coffee shop. What’s nice about this bag is that it’s graphic, and a little more sophisticated than most. The pattern feels like a modern take on greek patterns. 100% cotton. Measures 18 x 15 inches. On sale for $27 here.

Whether you’re flying to NYC for New Year’s or simply stepping off an elevator, this men’s bag says volumes at just a glance. The zip duffel bag comes with shoulder strap and oversized top handles. Leather. Made in Italy. Find it here for $525.

Issey Miyake has released another beautiful design. This bag was inspired by the panels fused together by steel workers when creating a structure. A neutral palette of black, white and gray mean it will go with anything (as long as everything you have is as stylish as your bag). The bag has leather adjustable straps and interior pocket. Made in Japan, where else? Pick it up here for $345.

Founded three years ago in Vancouver, Red Flag Design has some designs which deserve a mention. Their Alternate Use Material (AUM) line takes materials which are about to be discarded such as Spectra sailcloth and Hypalon rubber and gives them a second life in the form of bags, wallets, and clutches. Unique and released in limited editions, each has a story to tell. Elements like the numbers on the sails become graphic abstractions finished bags. The reuse of sail materials as bags is especially appropriate given the materials’ inherent strength.

Duffle bags such as those seen above go for $250 (not sure if that’s Canadian dollars). Totes like the ones seen below go for $175. They appear to be well constructed based on some of the product detail images on the website.

These two bags were designed by Luisella Stroebele, a German photographer and designer. The imagery is an example of Berlin’s street scene. The messenger and small bag are made of cotton and synthetic material. You can find them here for $75 and $155. Ich bin ein Berliner baby.

The Canadian based boutique, located in Montreal, houses one of the largest collections of Cruelty Free lines of bags, purses, footwear and accessories. Their hook, the materials used hold up just like leather. While maintaining the look and feel of traditional leather goods the bags and shoes have unrivaled durability. They pride themselves on being 100% vegan and share a portion of proceeds from some items to PETA.