Crossbody Bags for Men: The Essential Everyday Carry

There’s a reason crossbody bags have become popular for men. In a world that moves quickly you want to carry what you need - nothing more, nothing less. The right men’s crossbody bag does exactly that. It keeps your essentials close and elevates your style. 

At Formes, we design around this idea of simplicity and purpose. Our first piece, the Mini Adapt, was created to be your everyday carry sling bag - a compact leather bag designed to carry your essentials as you move around. With a removable strap, it easily transforms into a clutch, making it an ideal small travel crossbody or even a more minimal and portable daily option when used as a clutch bag. 

Why a Crossbody Bag Works

For daily movement - commuting, walking, or traveling - a men’s daily bag needs to feel effortless yet able to carry the things you need access to throughout the day. A crossbody needs to feel comfortable while being easy to access while on the move. Whether you’re moving around town or heading to a meeting, they stay out of the way, but always within reach.

The Mini Adapt was made for this. It fits just enough: phone, keys, wallet, earbuds, and a few extras. The Mini Adapt was made to be the essentials man bag. Either use it as a crossbody or a daily clutch bag. 

A Breakdown: Styles & Use

1. Sling Bags / Everyday Carry Sling Bags
Great for city life and travel. Minimal but enough space for your daily items. The Mini Adapt fits perfectly in this category. The Nero Mini Adapt is the perfect example of a black side bag for men. 

2. Clutch Bags
Our next release will include more clutch bag styles - small white clutch bags and blue clutch bags UK - designed to be held in hand or tucked under the arm. These clutch bags will be the perfect way to elevate your daily outfits. 

3. Travel Crossbody Bags
A small travel crossbody is great for keeping valuables secure while on the move. Slightly more spacious than sling bags, they are still slim, functional, and smart-looking - perfect for flights or weekend trips. 

4. Colour-Driven Statements
While most of our range is rooted in neutrals, we believe in colour with intent. Pieces like a blue mini crossbody bag add contrast to an outfit without feeling overdone. It’s subtle but makes the piece pop when paired with minimalist product design. 

Quality Over Quantity

We don’t believe in fast drops or chasing trends. The Mini Adapt, like all future pieces, is crafted with full-grain and refined leathers - all shaped to hold structure and age well. Every bag we drop goes through extensive quality control to ensure it's a "perfect piece". 

We keep our collection focused, but what we do release is built to last, and we only use A Grade leather materials, ensuring our products last a long time. As we grow, so will the range - from men’s daily bags to elevated travel options and more. We want our bags to be part of your routine, not just your outfit.

What Makes It the Best Everyday Carry?

You can find a lot of bags. But the best male travel bags share a few things: they’re easy to wear, hold only what matters and go with many types of outfits.

That’s our aim with Formes. Clean lines. Solid structure. Every Formes bag is designed with intention. 

A Look Ahead

The Mini Adapt is just the start. We have new launches on the way, including clutch styles and additional crossbody shapes. If you're reading this, thank you. We're grateful for every customer who has purchased from Formes - and we're excited to keep building!