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Anyone have experience or perspective on Metier London’s leather bags?
Looking for something more casual than a traditional briefcase that can act as a travel bag and go with me to work/meetings.
This one (the Vagabond) caught my eye:
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No experience with the brand but it's a good-looking bag. I do wish the hardware was brass but that is a personal bias.
I believe it is solid brass that is then plated (i.e. it will be silver in color).Doesn’t look like brass in the pictures but good to know
FYI: An old SF review of a Swaine case, and cursory comparison with the Filson satchel:
Briefcase Review -- Swaine Adeney Brigg Short-Strap Westminster (Filson Satchel comparison)
Briefcase Review Swaine Adeney Brigg Short-Strap Westminster (Also, comparison with Filson Satchel) In 2008, I posted on the AAAC forum a comparison review of two classic briefcases, the Swaine Adeney Brigg Westminster Wrap-Round and the Filson Satchel. You can find that review here...www.styleforum.net
The review comparison is not an apple to apple comparison with Validus' bag, which I believe is vegetable tanned leather. The Filson satchel, discontinued and highly sought after on Ebay, is of bridle leather. Still the Filson is a half strap over (vs. the full strap around on the Clegg) and gives a view of English vs. American approach from someone who has owned both.
Looking very good for a decade on planes. The thing about bridle leather is that it really goes the distance; probably could pass it on to the next generation.This actually reminded me of my purchase of the Swaine case courtesy of that exact review almost ten years ago, and these are the pictures of roughly a decade of sporadic carry and wear for anyone who is still interested or curious. I have usually employed it as a carry on luggage case during flights, plus some errands where larger papers and documents could not fit into the pockets of my jacket or overcoat.
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Hi everybody,
Can anybody recommend a vendor/maker that makes a briefcase like this?
I like the style, but the price is pretty high ($5k - it's Tom Ford).
Thanks!