With a new decade to look forward to, there are many opportunities for betterment and self-improvement. It could be anything from committing to that new yoga class to resolving to make your own lunch or sharpening up your work wardrobe. And with that in mind, ask yourself this: what do you carry your daily essentials to work in each day? Have you had it for a long time? Is it looking a little glum? We’re sure it’s a loyal companion, but if the answer to the latter question is a resounding yes, it’s definitely time to update it; here a few options to think about.

Time to get with the programme: being sustainable and environmentally conscious is necessary. Thankfully, there are many brands out there trying to make the world a better place, and Sealand Gear is one of them. The entirety of its bag range, which is ideal for the outgoing and adventurous, is made from upcycled materials – from offcuts given a second chance to plastic bottles that are shredded and turned into polyester yarns. A real upgrade on the supermarket “bag for life”, then.

In 2020, less is perhaps more when talking about bags. After all, aren’t our lives becoming increasingly more streamlined? And as our phones are now bank cards (and cameras, and alarm clocks, and maps…), fewer men now carry wallets. Still, consolidating all of your appurtenances into one place with a compact belt or messenger bag is practical and stylish. Look to Porter-Yoshida & Co and Prada, both of which have brilliantly pragmatic options in nylon. And if you’re looking to make more of a statement, there’s always Gucci. Obviously.

Men often make purchasing decisions based on convenience, and when it comes to luggage, convenience is king. Bennett Winch has hit the nail on the head with this leather-trimmed holdall – it’s a weekend bag with a suit carrier that can be attached to the exterior of the bag, so you don’t have to use both hands. Because it’s wrapped around it instead of folded in half down the centre, your suits and shirts are less likely to crease. Made in England from a cotton canvas that’s as hard as nails, this is the most convenient investment for the coming decade indeed.