Help Me Select A New Briefcase

Brooks Brothers



I dont like the satchel looking bags.

A briefcase is an important purchase for me because I keep them forever. I have every one I've ever purchased beginning in the late 70's. So, I appreciate all of these suggestions and will look into all of them. Any other ideas would be appreciated.

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

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A briefcase is an important purchase for me because I keep them forever. I have every one I've ever purchased beginning in the late 70's. So, I appreciate all of these suggestions and will look into all of them. Any other ideas would be appreciated.

E-Mail The Delvaux Store direct (EShop), they will Fedex a Bag within 3 days.
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Bottega Veneta?

I've had my eye on this BB soft briefcase for awhile now. Robocopin' it if it ever gets the half off treatment.

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize=

I agree that the Glaser deal bag (I have the 6") is heavier than most, but I would also say it is better than most. It has a look that is somewhere in between a rugged outback looking bag and one of those too-polished flapover bags. I fly with it on large and small planes, throw it around my car, etc. I love mine and I will keep it until it disintegrates.

Also, check out the new designs - they have smaller, more slimmed-down versions now that are pretty cool as well.

Good luck!

The quality/artisanal aspect aside, why is everyone so hard for these Glaser bags?

Some of them look alright and some I'd even consider but then I see those sailcloth inserts and I just shake my head.

Originally Posted by TRINI

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The quality/artisanal aspect aside, why is everyone so hard for these Glaser bags?

Some of them look alright and some I'd even consider but then I see those sailcloth inserts and I just shake my head.

Good question. The sailcloth is a little bit odd until you get one of the accessories that's made out of it. It lightens weight and is very tough (and I think a little modern look). Granted, it's not really the greatest looking thing in the world and it has a certain sound when moved around. I love the cord inserts and the flap-over folder.

However, sailcloth is easy to avoid, just use other accessories. The quality of the leather, the dyeing process that is involved (amazing how hard this is and how easy it is to do very cheaply - Myron doesn't). Also, Myron will spend a ton of time (I spent an hour talking with him on that first call - from everything from tanning to the economy) with you asking questions about how you use the bag, the design of your bag, and gives his recommendations. It truly is a high quality item and you don't really realize just how good it is until you talk with Myron personally and realize how they do the work and who they use for leather and tanning.

I'm not a guy that finds brands and sticks with them - I'm fickle and get bored easily. However, this is one I truly believe is worth keeping for the long-term.

Hermes Crocodile

Originally Posted by TRINI

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The quality/artisanal aspect aside, why is everyone so hard for these Glaser bags?

Some of them look alright and some I'd even consider but then I see those sailcloth inserts and I just shake my head.

Well made, reasonable price, quite well thought out design and most importantly, I don't really like the traditional flapover styles. Glaser's take on the briefcase in the guise of the Deal Bag or the Day bag have a very interesting look as well as some neat touches in terms of pockets. It's hard to understand without seeing one and handling one to be honest.

But yes, they are on the heavy side. However, the small sizes seem much more manageable than even the 5" deal bag. I guess all that complaining paid off!

Originally Posted by yfyf

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However, the small sizes seem much more manageable than even the 5" deal bag. I guess all that complaining paid off!

You haven't gone all tote like maomeow?


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Originally Posted by voxsartoria

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You haven't gone all tote like maomeow?


- B

I ain't no Eye-talian.

For just a meeting, I use something like this:

http://www.hartmann.com/shop/productDetail-sku-664

I always use something like this when I am running around a city or otherwise making sales calls, meeting a client for the first time, etc.

An alternative is something zipped like this:

http://www.hartmann.com/shop/productDetail-sku-668

Maker and materials can vary according to your taste. The Hartmann links are easy to find, hence my choice.

For me, small versions of bigger bags don't work for just a meeting or day long affair.

Well the JFK style is quite tempting but people don't like a consultant to be overly flashy. Maybe one of these in brown calf?? I would love to find a gently used one but would never trust a listing on fleabay for something of this value.

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Hermes Crocodile