Frank Clegg Briefcases

[hamtgr]

For anyone familiar with Clegg's briefcases, I am trying to decide between the commuter and the bound edge zip top, either choice would be in chocolate. The bag would be used daily in a fairly conservative business environment, though going forward I may be working somewhere less formal. I understand it is really just a matter of preference but it would be appreciated if anyone has anything to add - if you were in my position, which bag would you choose? Pics attached. Thanks in advance.





Bound edge zip top briefcase^







Commuter briefcase^ (note: this would be in chocolate leather, not the colour seen here)

 

[dieworkwear]

Zip top bag would be better with tailored clothing, but the Commuter would be more versatile. If you don't already have a dressier bag, the zip top would be nice. Otherwise, the Commuter could be a good bag for both tailored clothes and casualwear.

 

[coldinboston]

I have the commuter one and it is a nice briefcase.
About a year old now and looks like it will last forever.
My only comment is that is very big
i did not appreciate how large 4 inches of depth is
Maybe you carry a lot of stuff around but for me it mostly empty, as i may have a couple of folders in there, sometimes a laptod/ipad etc...
Just something to think about.
It is also heavy, likely due to the thick (but very nice leather) that is used.
I am actually currently in the midst of commissioning a 3 inch ziptop to start using and switch the commuter to when I travel or have to haul a lot of stuff, but for my every day use needs to and from the office, it is much larger than what I need.

 

[hamtgr]

Thank you both. @coldinboston I hadn't considered the size factor so that is good info for me to know.

 

[Uniquest]

What 3” bag did you end up switching to?

I have the commuter one and it is a nice briefcase.
About a year old now and looks like it will last forever.
My only comment is that is very big
i did not appreciate how large 4 inches of depth is
Maybe you carry a lot of stuff around but for me it mostly empty, as i may have a couple of folders in there, sometimes a laptod/ipad etc...
Just something to think about.
It is also heavy, likely due to the thick (but very nice leather) that is used.
I am actually currently in the midst of commissioning a 3 inch ziptop to start using and switch the commuter to when I travel or have to haul a lot of stuff, but for my every day use needs to and from the office, it is much larger than what I need.