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Hm, I hadn't thought about zippers. I don't know if they can work with zippers, but what about those old English/ SAB designs?
They make purses with zippers
Yes i personally like that, especially if you already have one that is more classic in design.
They also make pants with zippers
Any thoughts on whether that sort of design is too dressy for true-blue casual clothing? I'm talking like jeans and a field jacket, or jeans and a bomber jacket. I like those SAB designs a lot, but for some reason, I think of them as something for an executive office (maybe an association with no basis).
Wait, what? Really?
I guess it all depends on cultural context and your personal style, but IMO the SAB design with the zipper is more casual than the flap-over design and is perfect for casual jeans/bomber jacket attire.
When you say casual my mind automatically goes to jeans as that is what I wear when not at work. I wear suits and sometimes odd/jacket trouswrs at work and then only jeans outside. Come to think of it i am not sure i own any non denim casual pants...
The choice of leather also is going to affect the formality of the folio. The one you showed is "fancier" than what i would expect at your average starbucks, but if you substitute a tan or navy leather it would look much more casual.
For example a simple design like this one is very casual even with black leather, more so with more casual leathers
@dieworkwear I am not sure what kind of style you are looking for but I rummaged through some of my Swiss medic pouches and rucksacks and I really like some of the details. They really used simple functional designs. Not too useful for overall design, but nice details for handles and closures.
I agree. I'd say it's most up the details in how casual the item will come across. The leather choices, hardware types and color have a big impact on this. If the details are right a flap over or zipper portfolio can pair nicely with casual attire. FWIW, I learn towards leather shades other then black for casual wear. With hardware I prefer brass.
I do have a zipper (similar to that SAB design you posted) folio in the works right now. Its 31cm (12') x 25 (10') cm x 3 (~1') cm. Its a little smaller than yours as its mostly for papers and such, and maybe my XPS1330 sometimes.
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.
I'm warming up to the idea of a navy zip folio. Definitely more than the "large-scale card case" idea that I was floating earlier.
Also saw this design yesterday. Like the pen pocket placement a little better than your usual standard design, as it seems like it wouldn't press up against the folio's contents as much, causing bulk. Little bit of stitched leather on the bottom might help keep the sides from looking too plain.
Bellanie recently loaned me a briefcase to check out. May post photos of it tomorrow before I return it (it's just on loan to me).
I believe this is Tusting correct? It's a very functional portfolio design. It is plain, but I agree the stitched leather helps in this department.
I actually can't remember, but it might be from Tusting. I found the photos on eBay over the weekend and Tusting is one of my saved searches, so it could very well be from them.