Hold on to your handbags, girls. Come autumn, dandy boys will be dancing round theirs in discotheques from Miami to Milan. Yes, the 1970s 'man purse' is making a comeback, and we're not talking book bags and portfolios. Fur satchels, gold chains and slender shoulderbags looked oh-so continental swinging down the runway at Gucci (pictured), Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. What next - boy-sized baguettes? Bet mine is bigger than yours . . .
'It really depends on who wears it. Richard Li Tzar-kai carrying a purse to a conference is a lot different than Simon Yam Tat-wah having one, for instance. The gold chains won't look good on anyone though. Too camp.' Vivien Tse, fashion merchandiser.
'I'd tackle a guy walking down the street with this. He looks like he has stolen some old woman's purse!' Mr Chan, waiter.
'I think that there is only a minority of men who will buy this bag. My girlfriend wouldn't like it, and if she did, she could borrow it. I think that's what will end up happening - women will wear them.' Peter Wong, editor, City Magazine 'Give this to me as a gift and I'll return it for cash.' Mel, banker.