Briefcase Appreciation thread

[MrChris]



Has anyone looked at Lotuff and Clegg? Now they've become two separate companies (Lotuff Leather and Frank Clegg) but they have some really nice briefcases that are American made. 

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[Fred H.]

Available from The Armoury?

Clematis Ginza "Malva" -- Lists for ￥283,500 (~$3,500 USD)

 

[MrChris]



Wow, the site for htleather referred to above looks like they make really nice, classic traditional cases for not too much money. Has anyone owned one who can describe their experience?

Thanks!

I've had some contact with Henry via email regarding the briefcase I mentioned above. Seems like a nice gentleman, I'm currently awaiting leather swatches before I will decide upon a purchase.

 

[lee_44106]



Available from The Armoury?
Clematis Ginza "Malva" -- Lists for ￥283,500 (~$3,500 USD)

That looks nice, but where did you get the list price?

What's the material and what's the history with Clematis?

 

[Fred H.]



That looks nice, but where did you get the list price?
What's the material and what's the history with Clematis?

No experience whatsoever. Just Googled Clematis Ginza. Found the bag on Ethan Desu's tumblr.

 

[Quartermain]

Originally Posted by Tidybeard

Bought this yesterday after a good bit of research. They aren't widely available at all here in the UK and I had to hunt one out. Very nice though and will only get better. Goes into rotation with a my Tumi when I need to carry a lot of stuff and my Angler's Bag when it's informal.

Filson Field Satchel

it's nice,would be even nicer in tan or light brown color.What was the damage?
I would be very interested to know where to purchase a case such as this in the UK., care to share?

 

[MrChris]



I would be very interested to know where to purchase a case such as this in the UK., care to share?

Something similar...

http://www.htleather.co.uk/briefcases/the-full-monty

 

[furo]



Something similar...
http://www.htleather.co.uk/briefcases/the-full-monty

geeze it is £100+ more for adding on a few of those options

 

[razl]



Has anyone looked at Lotuff and Clegg? Now they've become two separate companies (Lotuff Leather and Frank Clegg) but they have some really nice briefcases that are American made. 

Since you brought up Lotuff, I'll say that I've been drooling+dreaming of two of their offerings:

Leather Satchel Briefcase:


Off topic, but worth seeing - Leather Trunk Duffle:


:sigh:

 

[Makoto Chan]

My English Briefcase from Lotuff-Clegg is wonderful. Frank Clegg was real cool about accommodating some personal requests, too.

 

[jshastings]

My English Briefcase from Lotuff-Clegg is wonderful. Frank Clegg was real cool about accommodating some personal requests, too.

I'm strongly considering giving Lotuff a try.

 

[md2010]

I have been looking for a briefcase for last few months now. Now I have found this RL cooper briefcase for $1400 from one of their store(rrp is $3k). Is t worth it ?
I am really considering to purchase this today after work.
Yeah or Nah ?

 

[Petepan]

I have been looking for a briefcase for last few months now. Now I have found this RL cooper briefcase for $1400 from one of their store(rrp is $3k). Is t worth it ?
I am really considering to purchase this today after work.
Yeah or Nah ?

A bit too light for business use, IMO. Shape is very nice.

 

[md2010]



A bit too light for business use, IMO.  Shape is very nice.

It is really small. To be honest it doesn’t really fit my need. I carry umbrella , lunch box ,sunglasses and box of cigarette. And in winter gloves and scarf. And some times may be few other things.
Or should I get this –
http://www.mrporter.com/product/173184

 

[Petepan]

That is better, and it should darken with age.

Design wise, the square stitching is not for me, but that is a minor gripe.

The problem is it is not gonna fit your standard lunch box- you will need a specially designed thin flat lunch box! And forget about stuffing a retractable umbrella in that, it will go all out of shape.

Box of cigarette should be in your breast pocket- from an ex-smoker.