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Would you carry it? The ASOS Croc Effect Holdall

November 18, 2010 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

ASOS Collection Croc Effect Holdall – $60.34

The croc up close

Sometimes you’ve got to get stuff from point A to point B.  And sometimes carrying those various objects in your arms is just a little too cumbersome.  It’s at that juncture you either turn to some kind of tote-bag… or a holdall.

Holdalls  are often considered to be duffels or weekend bags.  The terms are interchangeable now, being that most don’t consider a string or rope cinched end a requirement for a duffel.

At just over $60, this one from ASOS is incredibly affordable.  Made of polyeurothane with a croc pattern stamped into it,  it’s just under 20 inches long with a depth of about a foot.  But is it too… y’know… pursey?

Does the pattern make it a little too high fashion, or does the fact that many a man’s leather watch strap will come with a croc-embossed look nullify that point?

Would you carry it?  Cast your vote in the comments section below.

Filed Under: Accessories Tagged With: ASOS, Bag, duffel, Hold All, luggage, Weekend Bag

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Comments

  1. Matt says

    November 18, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    I would carry it, in fact I’m in the market for a bag because I travel for work quite a bit. This might make it onto my Christmas list.

  2. Al says

    November 18, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    To be honest, this is the least pursey bag I’ve seen on this site. Anything with handles resembling the handles on your favorite Hilfiger fieldhouse bag make mens bags look like purses. Fortunately, that Hilfiger bag has dimensions that don’t approach purse – but those handles kill the masculine feeling. The handles on this ASOS bag definitely have a flat duffel look to them = not purse.

  3. Ryan says

    November 18, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    If someone gave it to me, yes. But I wouldn’t pay money for this when there are better looking choices out there.

  4. andre says

    November 19, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    I think it looks simple and good. I would buy and carry it.
    If the leather is real, it would be even better. A bag that you could keep forever.

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