Briefcase Appreciation thread

robin · Jun 27, 2008

^ I like that one. Are there any other pictures of it?

LabelKing · Jun 27, 2008

Originally Posted by robin

^ I like that one. Are there any other pictures of it?

It's a fairly thin vertical case:

JayJay · Jun 28, 2008

LK, this is a great briefcase. Vintage LV is terrific and this is a great example. I find myself far more interested in vintage cases than new ones.

LabelKing · Jun 28, 2008

Yes, it's a particularly interesting looking case given the sleek profile.

I think vintage goods hold a lot more promise in terms of look and quality than most new items, which have a generic sheen to them. However, I do like the look of the Valextra Premier, especially the zipper.

Unit 91 · Jun 28, 2008

That LV is marvelous. Really cool looking and I'm not a big fan of logos plastered everywhere.

LabelKing · Jun 28, 2008

Here is a larger companion piece to mine: http://www.fashionphile.com/mm5/merc...ode=photophile

NorCal_1 · Jun 28, 2008

update: met with Myron Glaser yesterday to inspect the dyed hyde he's going to use for my bag and it's simply stunning

being a shoe antiquer myself, I really appreciate how leather looks as it ages and I have to say that what Myron achieved using only natural vegetable dyes is almost unbelievable

there's a good chance that the case will be finished this coming week, so hopefully that happens and I can post lots of pictures before Friday

I'm away for the 4th but when I get back, I'll do a full trip report with lots of pictures of Glaser Deigns and his pieces

edit: also heard that Ghurka closed their San Francisco in the past 2 weeks

Mildly Consumptive · Jun 28, 2008

Tusting Clipper bag.

AlanC · Jun 28, 2008

^The leather on the Tusting is aging nicely.

Originally Posted by NorCal_1

...when I get back, I'll do a full trip report with lots of pictures of Glaser Deigns and his pieces

You'd better with all of this teasing! Can't wait to see it. I know you've got to be excited.

samurai · Jun 28, 2008

Originally Posted by Bob01

Would this still be true in say....90F/32C degree weather with 90-100% humidity, on a strap leaning/rubbing against my thigh/lower back for extended walking/standing periods? (Trying to think worse case scenario...ok guess worst case would include rain blowing sideways...typical Miami Summer weather...but lets assume a sudden rain shower doesn't occur ;-))

On a side note, on average, how much do you all carry (weight-wise) in your brief case/bag?, with an average 15" laptop and say portfolio and some documents - I would assume a minimal of 14 lbs/6.3kgs (including the weight of the bag)? - seems like alot to carry over long distances with a handle (thinking back to my days at working as an I.T. mgr at a large resort...a round trip from one end to the other was 1/4 mile, or rushing through the loooong airport terminals)

Bob - In the kind of heat/humidity you describe there could be some risk of polish rubbing off. However, in that kind of weather I would not be carrying that briefcase at all. Something in a light natural tan would seem a good choice. As always, JMO. Larry.

NorCal_1 · Jun 28, 2008

Originally Posted by AlanC

^The leather on the Tusting is aging nicely.

You'd better with all of this teasing! Can't wait to see it. I know you've got to be excited.

very, very excited

p.s. read travel writer Peter Greenberg's review of his own Glaser case:

JayJay · Jun 28, 2008

Originally Posted by samurai

Bob - In the kind of heat/humidity you describe there could be some risk of polish rubbing off. However, in that kind of weather I would not be carrying that briefcase at all. Something in a light natural tan would seem a good choice. As always, JMO. Larry.
I've sustained numerous stains on my clothing from a couple of leather items in hot/humid weather. My most recent was a brown RL portfolio last summer in the Washington DC heat. I also had this happen from a nice vintage brown leather Land garment bag. Fortunately the stains came out.

Unit 91 · Jun 28, 2008

You guys actually use polish on your bags? I've used leather conditioner (the same stuff I use on my belts). Am I doing this wrong? I really don't want to ruin a nice leather bag.

Thanks.

JayJay · Jun 28, 2008

Originally Posted by Unit 91

You guys actually use polish on your bags? I've used leather conditioner (the same stuff I use on my belts). Am I doing this wrong? I really don't want to ruin a nice leather bag.

Thanks.
I don't use polish, only a conditioner.

Reborn · Jun 30, 2008

Also waiting one the Glaser pictures...

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