Nice, affordable briefcase

I have to carry a laptop and accessories when I'm in the office or I travel. I have a black laptop bag that I use, but it's getting up there in years.

I'd love a nice classy leather briefcase or attache - something that's fitting for my age and seniority. Stylish, not stuffy.

I can't afford a Hermes bag, my budget would be 1/10 of that. But I know nothing about bags, what do you all use / own / recommend?

 

I bought a Valextra briefcase on Farfetch a couple of years ago. Lots of good options on their site in various price ranges.

 

I will definitely take a look. Was it a hardcase or a leather type?

 

I have a leather soft-side bag from Levenger. It doesn’t give as much protection as my computer backpack, but it is more than sufficient for when I am driving or (pre-pandemic) taking the train. I’m not working today, so I’ll post pics of mine when I get home. I’ve had it since 2016 and it has held up very well. My wife has the larger version and it takes a beating, but still looks good. She bought her bag in 2014.
I’m pretty sure mine is this one.
https://www.levenger.com/men-s-22937/men-s-bags-22939/bomber-jacket-laptop-messenger-17083.aspx
And hers is this one
https://www.levenger.com/women-s-22911/women-s-bags-22913/blair-expandable-briefbag-14310.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=GoogleFeed&utm_content=All&utm_campaign=GoogleFeed&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6NmHBhD2ARIsAI3hrM2z2FEnGrYImAB4v5sCcUXeLYq0_z-2cl5vdkxC0SLDgVVfRGn_XkQaAmCUEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

I bought a soft briefcase.

 

what size of laptop?

I may have a spare.

 

Ferragamo briefcase in the range of 1 to 2K

 

They have an outlet here too.

 

Tumi has a couple of nice ones. Not Hermès, but suitable, wears great.

 

really? Crap I just came back from Vegas.

 

For the British look:
(https://www.ettinger.co.uk/Bags-Cases/Business-Bags/Briefcases?page=1) They ship internationally.
They used to make custom hard attache cases pre-COVID. Not sure if they're still available.

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It's small - I believe 12.7" x 8.5" x 0.6" (taken from Lenovo website - it's a Lenovo Carbon X1).

 

I love this - kind of what I'm thinking.

 

I've been using this Bopai backpack with my laptop for a couple of years. Very functional and nice. Good quality. Even has a built in charger.

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I’m a fan of Carl Friedrik.



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I rock a metal Halliburton ZERO, shallow depth to combat the weight.

Normally brushed aluminum silver, I bought two on Close Out that were a special red merlot color.
Kind of sets off the Ferrari cuff links.......

MSRP was $700, but look for Factory Close outs out of NYC

 

I carry the Colt .45s in a padded plastic Susie Orman financial records box....LOL

Or stuck in my belt, like Doc Holliday

 

I have carried a Saddleback Leather medium classic briefcase for years. They aren't the lightest in the world but it works for what I do and they will last forever. They now have several models to pick from and they are in the $500 - $700 range:

https://saddlebackleather.com/mens-leather-briefcases-satchels/

 

Go to a Ferragamo outlet. Carlsbad, cabazon, or Ventura or Vegas. They will have really nice ones for about $700. These are not made for outlets. These were actually in the boutiques.


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