Briefcase Appreciation thread

[Sir F]

Damn they look nice but dont wanna spend €975 on a briefcase really .. Something cheaper maybe? $500?

 

[Fred H.]

I've had several from Jack Georges and have been very happy. Here are two I like a lot. (Have the top one in British Tan)





They're cases are made in the USA (many of them, anyway) and reasonable at ~$500.

 

[VRaivio]

chobochobo, great patina on that briefcase. Is it vintage or treated in some way?

 

[chobochobo]



chobochobo, great patina on that briefcase. Is it vintage or treated in some way?

It's vintage. cheers

 

[poetman]

Hey everyone,

I've been browsing for a long time and wanted to join and share.

This is my briefcase: it's from 1945, snagged through ebay. I love the wear/character it has. It's a nice stiff leather that remains upright, which I wanted.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10114421@N05/7315008056/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10114421@N05/7315029998/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10114421@N05/7315035752/in/photostream

(Sorry--I can never figure out how to imbed a photo on a forum)

 

[furo]

^^ Looking good

I saw a very similar bag going for like $800-$1000 at the RRL store in Soho

 

[furo]

Here's my custom made bag, just got it yesterday ahead of schedule. Very pleased with the look, now just have to see how it holds up over time:











A few quick details:

• Full grain American steerhide leather in medium brown
• Hand stitched
• Brass hardware
• Shoulder strap not shown but included

 

[ryewo[i dmfsOZI490w]



Here's my custom made bag, just got it yesterday ahead of schedule. Very pleased with the look, now just have to see how it holds up over time:





A few quick details:

• Full grain American steerhide leather in medium brown
• Hand stitched
• Brass hardware
• Shoulder strap not shown but included

Where'd you get it made? And approximate cost?

 

[furo]



Where'd you get it made? And approximate cost?

Got it made here in the US and approximate cost is 350-550 range depending on options

 

[ryewo[i dmfsOZI490w]



Got it made here in the US and approximate cost is 350-550 range depending on options

It's beautiful, congratulations.

 

[eddievddr10]

My new baby.

 

[earthdragon]

Congrats - that Berluti is Beautiful

 

[akatsuki]

Does anyone have an SAB Whitehall? I would love to see a pic of someone holding one. It is really hard to get a sense of scale from a bag-only pic.

 

[PhiloVance]

Technically, probably not a briefcase as its a bit larger but this is probably the most appropriate thread after Recent Purchases - Cucinelli:

 

[furo]

^ Not bad but Cucinelli, really? If spending that kind of money why not get a well known maker, like SAB or Valextra