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Briefcase Appreciation thread

ThinkDerm

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Hi everybody! I hope this is the right thread to ask this : I found a Dunhill Bourdon briefcase on Grailed, but as this is the fourth one this particular seller sells, I am a bit wary. He's in the US, I spoke with him and he's really articulate and willing to help, and his explanation regarding why he is selling so much Dunhill briefcases seems legit, but I wanna be completely sure before buying. I am not wealthy and would hate to buy a fake. Here are the pictures : Thanks a lot for your help!
looks legit. why is he selling so much dunhill on grailed?
 

ap10046

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I've got a few BNWT Dunhill's if anyone were so inclined...?
 

Petepan

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Can anyone kindly give me some feedback on St Dupont Ligne D Élysées brown briefcase? Is it durable and does the leather get a good patina over time?

Also drooling over Moynat's Juste A Tempes but I think it is way beyond my budget.
 

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I was in Cannes a few days ago and had to purchase the Berluti "Un Jour." I have an Hermès Sac à Dépêches in black, so needed a brown bag.

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Dorian J.

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Thanks, Wooly--love the color of yours.
 

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I was in Cannes a few days ago and had to purchase the Berluti "Un Jour." I have an Hermès Sac à Dépêches in black, so needed a brown bag.


Ever since I first saw this range, I've wanted to make something similar. It has great depth of character. I have some very deep purple leather which is antiqued like the Berluti leather.
 

Dorian J.

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Ever since I first saw this range, I've wanted to make something similar. It has great depth of character. I have some very deep purple leather which is antiqued like the Berluti leather.


Would love to see the deep purple, Craftsman. Sounds cool!
 

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I recently picked up a Vermilyea Pelle briefcase to replace a well-used Timbuk2. The Timbuk2 served me well for around 8 or 9 years, but it was starting to get dilapidated, and - frankly - I was ready for a change. The VP bag seems very well made, based on my limited knowledge of briefcase construction. This particular build is 18oz olive drab canvas with veg-tan horsehide straps. I've only had it for a week, but I'm already a fan of VP's products.

 

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