Leather BriefCases / Holdalls

[CooperS]

I’ve got my birthday coming up and im now a full year into my first post grad job.

Parents like usual want to get me something I can use and keep and wouldn’t ordinarily not buy myself (previous B'days have been MB pens, nice watch etc).

So where would you find the best quality briefcases /holdall? Which can hold a laptop and folders etc but be small enough to go in overheads on UK flights?

Been looking in John Lewis as a starter and they have some really plush bags but wonder if there is better out there as you do pay the premium.

I've got about £150 to play with a bit more if I want to contribute which for the right bag I would.

Its all about quality and having something that will last more than a couple of years.

Last question is would I look like a prat with a smart leather briefcase / holdall? My bosses have them and I’ve always wanted one but they have commented on my quick uptake (had them before starting work) of having good shoes, having a nice watch and something that always catches people eyes in a boring meeting…..... pens?

They do seem to have an adverse reaction to this as but should I care?

[dan101smith]

If you're young and walking around with a leather briefcase you'll look like a tt, period.

[CooperS]

dan101smith said:

If you're young and walking around with a leather briefcase you'll look like a tt, period.

lol i mean more of a leather bag which holds everything a breifcase would... basically a posh laptop bag but with more storage for when i travel... which gives the right impression to others when i work.

[dan101smith]

Can I ask what you do that relies on the right kind of bag to give a good impression of you

[evo801]

Bill Amberg leather bags are lovely.

Try Peter Jones or perhaps Dunhill but may be too expensive.

Good idea

[marshalla]

CooperS said:

something I can use and keep and wouldn’t ordinarily not buy myself

[drivin_me_nuts]

.. did you say ...pens. I think you misheard your boss ..

Manbags are the way forward - or those leather courier type bags. John Lewis and similar shops have all that Metrosexual man desireth.

[Zod]

dan101smith said:

If you're young and walking around with a leather briefcase you'll look like a tt, period.

that really depends on where you work and on the look of the case.

[Brabus Jord]

CooperS said:

I’ve got my birthday coming up and im now a full year into my first post grad job.

Parents like usual want to get me something I can use and keep and wouldn’t ordinarily not buy myself (previous B'days have been MB pens, nice watch etc).

So where would you find the best quality briefcases /holdall? Which can hold a laptop and folders etc but be small enough to go in overheads on UK flights?

Been looking in John Lewis as a starter and they have some really plush bags but wonder if there is better out there as you do pay the premium.

I've got about £150 to play with a bit more if I want to contribute which for the right bag I would.

Its all about quality and having something that will last more than a couple of years.

Last question is would I look like a prat with a smart leather briefcase / holdall? My bosses have them and I’ve always wanted one but they have commented on my quick uptake (had them before starting work) of having good shoes, having a nice watch and something that always catches people eyes in a boring meeting…..... pens?

They do seem to have an adverse reaction to this as but should I care?

Tom, if only you had told me :P only joking i got your bday gift today. :P

ETA check out a thread i started back in 2007. I asked the same thing and had a lot of suggestions. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by Brabus Jord on Monday 8th September 16:26

[dan101smith]

Zod said:

dan101smith said:

If you're young and walking around with a leather briefcase you'll look like a tt, period.

that really depends on where you work and on the look of the case.

Nope, you'll still look like a tt, just fewer people will realise.

[Brabus Jord]

dan101smith said:

Zod said:

dan101smith said:

If you're young and walking around with a leather briefcase you'll look like a tt, period.

that really depends on where you work and on the look of the case.

Nope, you'll still look like a tt, just fewer people will realise.

A small hand held Zipped holder should be ok.

[ascayman]

dan101smith said:

If you're young and walking around with a leather briefcase you'll look like a tt, period.

you look more of a tt speaking american in england

[Brabus Jord]

CooperS said:

dan101smith said:

If you're young and walking around with a leather briefcase you'll look like a tt, period.

lol i mean more of a leather bag which holds everything a breifcase would... basically a posh laptop bag but with more storage for when i travel... which gives the right impression to others when i work.

i saw a really old school Dunlop one today which looked nice.

[Dai Capp]

I just got Mrs DC a messenger bag from Saddleback Leather.

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/products.asp

Quality is excellent and they do some nice cases. Quite pricey though but I don't doubt that the messenger bag will last years and years it's so robust...

Cheers

DC

[dan101smith]

ascayman said:

dan101smith said:

If you're young and walking around with a leather briefcase you'll look like a tt, period.

you look more of a tt speaking american in england

Where do I start with that?

To the OP - if you can stretch to the Dunhill kit, great quality and well designed.

[Zod]

dan101smith said:

Zod said:

dan101smith said:

If you're young and walking around with a leather briefcase you'll look like a tt, period.

that really depends on where you work and on the look of the case.

Nope, you'll still look like a tt, just fewer people will realise.

I am sure that your advice holds good for biscuit designers, but it is wrong for lawyers and investment bankers.

[CooperS]

Brabus Jord said:

CooperS said:

I’ve got my birthday coming up and im now a full year into my first post grad job.

Parents like usual want to get me something I can use and keep and wouldn’t ordinarily not buy myself (previous B'days have been MB pens, nice watch etc).

So where would you find the best quality briefcases /holdall? Which can hold a laptop and folders etc but be small enough to go in overheads on UK flights?

Been looking in John Lewis as a starter and they have some really plush bags but wonder if there is better out there as you do pay the premium.

I've got about £150 to play with a bit more if I want to contribute which for the right bag I would.

Its all about quality and having something that will last more than a couple of years.

Last question is would I look like a prat with a smart leather briefcase / holdall? My bosses have them and I’ve always wanted one but they have commented on my quick uptake (had them before starting work) of having good shoes, having a nice watch and something that always catches people eyes in a boring meeting…..... pens?

They do seem to have an adverse reaction to this as but should I care?

Tom, if only you had told me :P only joking i got your bday gift today. :P

ETA check out a thread i started back in 2007. I asked the same thing and had a lot of suggestions. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by Brabus Jord on Monday 8th September 16:26

Excellent thanks for the link.

To answer "why do you need it".

Well I don’t, I don’t need it but like my shoes watches etc as i've said I think it would be a nice addition to my overall appearance at work and when out and about.

So come on there must be poeple who have a nice bag to visit clients and such with.

[dan101smith]

Hmmm, possibly so. No objection to various types of bag / document holders, but IMO young people with briefcases just looks wrong - a case (geddit?) of trying to hard, perhaps? Working in Private Equity, see a lot of it.

[V8mate]

This kind of thing is very smart (IMO).

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

BUT, I think that many of the comments above (inbetween the p1ss-taking) are quite pertinent.

Do you really feel that now, whilst in your mid-twenties (I assume from your intro) that a briefcase is the way to go?

I've just slipped the wrong side of 40 and I no longer use a briefcase - because they are neither 'in' nor particularly practical. I use a laptop case if I really need to drag IT along with me, otherwise it's a 'kewl' rucksack or leather courier/manbag thing - just depends on the client and meeting location.

Bags which leave both hands free are super-practical!