Briefcase Appreciation thread

[Sir F]

Hate is a bit strong, no? Little 9 yr old niece surprise snapped the pic when I came home, its not very clear of the briefcase... but its quite functional - I do not like bags with straps as they perturb the fall of my suits... I am not a fan of square handles either... makes it difficult...

Maybe, just being honest. And you have a Casino Royale body man, I hope I have that fit someday

 

[JamesK]

haha my friend I was joking about the hate comment, honesty is good... and thx - people are not very big into fitness or lifting here in paris my tailor always complains for 5 minutes when I need something done.. then marvels at how great he makes my suits look for 10 minutes after he is done...

 

[rach2jlc]

Using this one these days; from United Arrows (Japanese brand.) Leather type is similar to LV Taiga... a grained calf that keeps its shape. As I've discussed before, best thing about Japan is its domestic bang-for-buck brands... for $300-$500 in Japan you can get a hell of a nice case (comparatively.) Note the April in Paris tote in the background (haha)

 

[furo]



Using this one these days; from United Arrows (Japanese brand.) Leather type is similar to LV Taiga... a grained calf that keeps its shape. As I've discussed before, best thing about Japan is its domestic bang-for-buck brands... for $300-$500 in Japan you can get a hell of a nice case (comparatively.) Note the April in Paris tote in the background (haha)

Not bad, although it looks more like a carry on bag for an airplane than a suitable business bag

 

[rach2jlc]



Not bad, although it looks more like a carry on bag for an airplane than a suitable business bag

I'm not a good photographer; maybe the pic makes it look bigger than it is, but it's standard business size attache and much smaller than a carry-on, similar to the Delvaux or other top-handled cases pictures often on this thread.

 

[akatsuki]

Can a SAB Whitehall fit a 13" laptop?

 

[HEPennypacker]



Can a SAB Whitehall fit a 13" laptop?

The Westminster SS can. Perhaps you can compare the dimensions.

 

[furo]

Has anyone bought a Bally briefcase? Quality, as in comparable to Dunhill and SAB? Are they made in Switzerland? The website doesn't say...

 

[earthdragon]

Switzerland and I also had an older attaché that was made in Italy.
Decent bang for the cost ( not at full retail though IMHO).

 

[Therendition]

Hey, I dont know if your willing to part with it, but Im trying to get a bag just like the vintage flapover for some time now. If your willing to sell it I would love to make an offer.

EDIT: Don't know where this came from. I definitely didn't post it.

 

[Quadcammer]



Has anyone bought a Bally briefcase? Quality, as in comparable to Dunhill and SAB? Are they made in Switzerland? The website doesn't say...

I have a bally briefcase, but I wouldn't put it up there with SAB or dunhill. Its not a bad purchase, but the leather quality and lining leaves a bit to be desired.

 

[patrickBOOTH]



haha my friend I was joking about the hate comment, honesty is good... and thx - people are not very big into fitness or lifting here in paris my tailor always complains for 5 minutes when I need something done.. then marvels at how great he makes my suits look for 10 minutes after he is done...

Well, he made the one you are wearing in that picture way too tight.

 

[Pantisocrat]

I've gotten SAB cases and some nice RL ones for less than $1200. Then, the nick guy on ebay got some nice vintage croc cases that go for not much higher....patience is nirvana.

 

[furo]

BB has their F&F sale coming up May 9th.... you can get their SAB cases for 25% off plus 15% off if you open a new BB card .. I might kop ... the $2000 bag would go down to around $1350 or so after taxes

 

[Sir F]

BB has their F&F sale coming up May 9th.... you can get their SAB cases for 25% off plus 15% off if you open a new BB card .. I might kop ... the $2000 bag would go down to around $1350 or so after taxes

BB is Brooks Brothers?