India, Nov. 14 -- Underarm bags are no longer just meant for the ladies; the charming alpha-males have adopted the functionally classic shoulder bags and are sporting them on the streets. From Ishaan Khatter's tan-coloured Louis Vuitton bag that he styled with a grey body-hugging T-shirt paired with jeans and boots, to Pedro Pascal sending his fans into a tizzy with his Chanel purse tucked under his arm, women's handbags have neatly found a chic place in men's wardrobes. Hollywood and Bollywood heartthrobs are championing this cool trend.

Luxury fashion houses are further fuelling this shift. Brands like Chanel, Bottega Veneta, and Balmain have featured handbags prominently in their menswear collections, showcasing smaller, structured, a...