The new male style statement!

Amitabh Bachchan and Arjun Rampal are often seen with their Louis Vuitton handbag on the sets.
And, King Khan and Akshay Kumar love to sport their knotted scarves. Indeed, ubercool handbags, embellished belts and scarves have become must-haves for many dudes these days. You can add to that, key chains, pens, mobile(s), charger, cigarettes, lighters, iPod, toiletries: the number of things that an upwardly mobile Indian might carry is increasing with every passing day.
Nachiket Barve, a leading fashion designer, says, ���Scarves don���t really suit Indian weather conditions, and they may be a passing phase in fashion.But, handbags for men are definitely here to stay. We need to stack so many things these days that it feels like carrying a mobile office. You can���t leave all that stuff in the car.���
Mark Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Roberto Cavalli, Christian Dior, Hernes, Bursberry, Calvin & Klein, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Samsonite, Aristocrat, and VIP are some of the brands that have come up with bags in stylish shades and colours. Saptarishi Mandal, a fashion designer, says, ���Men���s handbags have definitely augmented the style statement. They have been in existence for very long, but fashion has revolutionised the entire concept of men sporting stylish handbags. Scarves, which are more common these days, lend a very eclectic vibe to the outfit.���
At first glance, such accessories appear to be high on style. But, they aren���t low on utility value either. Mihir Soni, a business analyst, says, ���I don���t really care whether men carrying a bag or wearing a scarf/ stole is a topic of discussion everywhere. Some have even called it a metrosexual thing. But, to think about it, even we need something to stack our stuff in. And, if we can do it with a little bit of style, why not?��� We agree.