Man Purse, Would You Wear One?

At the Academy Awards in 2006, Terrence Howard was spotted wearing a man purse, or murse for short.

So were Cristiano Ronaldo (footballer), Snoop Dog (rap artist), and other celebrities in separate occasions.

But would you like to be seen in a murse?

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First up, what is a man purse?

A man purse, or manbag, is a bag, handbag, or clutch designed especially for men. In the past, only women wore a handbag or clutch. These days, however, this "handbag" has been masculinized so men can wear it, too.

What's the difference between a murse and an ordinary bag?

To quote a famous fashion blogger, a murse is worn for style or fashion purposes; and an ordinary bag is more of the functional kind.

Here are some examples of man purses or manbags. Care to wear one?