Mann of the hour

Thanks to The Sartorialist, Thom Browne and cutting-edge Cassanovas plaguing the city’s hot spots in their snappy blazers and whippet-thin pants, guys don’t have to dress like someone straight out of a rerun of The Sopranos anymore: think tracksuits or T-shirts with ill-fitting jeans. Fuggedaboudit! 

Today’s stylish dudes don’t need a handout to help them avoid the black vortex that makes up the douchebag uniform: Ed Hardy tee, baggy pants, obnoxious oversize shades and an in-your-face watch of the counterfeit variety. For work a dapper suit or fitted polo shirt with a vest paired with a smart leather brief or a spiffy sporty nylon satchel. After work? Slip into a black turtleneck or dark colored shirt to get away from the whole nine-to-five ensemble.

Taking their cue from working women everywhere, guys have learned to transform their work looks into chic after-hours outfits that don’t scream Office Yuppie. And, like every working girl knows, slipping out early in order to get ready for the next tête-à-tête is a corporate no-no — not to mention totally archaic. Unless you’re Liz Taylor, you can do your pre-party grooming in the company bathroom like everyone else. 

Instead of heading home and braving rush hour traffic, stowing the evening’s change of attire in a work-appropriate and party-friendly carryall is the best thing.

Salvatore Mann’s selection of go-anywhere bags — from sporty duffels and satchels in nylon to leather totes and briefs — can take you from conference room to cocktails. Available exclusively at select SM Department stores, the label offers a medley of styles that won’t break the bank.

Made for dashing debonair types and cool, cazh kids, Mann’s mix of dapper and urbane elements — the of-the-moment zippers adding a tough element to a leather tote or the graphic dual straps on a nylon messenger — spell current and trendy without being over-the-top. Easy-to-wear, affordable bags from  Salvatore Mann means you can take your stuff and style — without worrying about transitioning from day to night.