I ♥ Street Style // The Folio

Over previous years we have seen totes, backpacks and holdalls trend within the industry, which all have one thing in common: a large capacity that can fit in a lot of items. Great if you have to lug around your gym kit or are going away for the weekend, but not quite as important if you only need to carry a few specific work-related items each day. With this in mind, a new smaller and more streamlined design has risen to prominence in street style fashion.

For the men that prefer to take a minimal and paired-back approach in style, the majority of folio bags feature a clean, streamlined design that epitomises this ethos, offering a smart/casual balance. 

After being spotted both on and off the runways at the SS15 fashion weeks, the folio (or document holder) is set to become the next big accessory trend for men this season. Popularised by high fashion designers such as Valentino and Burberry Prorsum this mens accessory reworks the classic feminine envelope-style clutches into a more masculine alternative. If you’re looking for something that will store and protect your tablet/smartphone, keys and business documents on a daily basis, a mid-sized folio will look undeniably professional whilst adding an interesting dynamic to any look.