Affordable Accessories Brand Scout Enters Men’s MarketThe 14-year-old accessories brand will introduce three bags next month as part of a capsule line.

[Collection]Affordable tote brand Scout is making inroads into the men’s market. The bag and accessories firm will introduce three bags as part of a capsule line for its foray into the men’s accessories category on Aug. 6: the One Stop Dopp kit, the Gibson backpack and the Tucker duffel bag. The price points are $32.50, $79 and $105, respectively. The Dopp has two exterior pockets, while the Gibson has two exterior zipper pockets and an interior laptop sleeve. The Tucker has three exterior zipper pockets and interior open pockets. All three are made from black-coated, heavy-gauge canvas, with a water-resistant interior. Use of the canvas fabric — plus heavier-duty zipper closures — means all three bags are meant for more rugged use.  That’s in comparison with the existing lines of bags that are of either all-weather woven polypropylene, coated cotton or polyester twill and faux textured leather. Scout is a 14-year-old family-owned firm based in Washington, D.C. Deb Waterman Johns, chief creative officer, got the idea to create stylish, functional tote bags at affordable price points after seeing a high-fashion carryall — with a comparable price point — while in Milan. She was a former fashion stylist, while her husband was in the

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