Briefcase Appreciation thread

I like it best when G&G stick with classic styles like the lower pics above. The upper two look like they tried too hard.

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

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That's the shot I've been waiting on. Very nice. I like it.

Originally Posted by changy

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Recent purchase from B&S. Navy Valextra

Boy that's a GREAT looking case. If you don't mind me asking... What was the price? EDIT: Googled "Navy Valextra" and guess what came up?! ($950? If so, WHAT a deal.)

Thank you Style Forum.

I work in Technology, travel 2-3 weeks/month and I am in a sea of ballistic nylon laptop bags.

I have been obsessing and researching over the past 6 months to find a proper leather briefcase that is stylish, functional and exudes excellence in quality and craftsmanship. I didn't anticipate how difficult this would be.

During my journey I came across many leather briefcases and was seriously considering:

- SAB (Westminster Wrap)
- Flison (Leather Field Satchel)
- Walden Bags (Diplomoat)

They all look to be of the highest quality, made by skilled leather artisans and I am sure that I would have been extremely pleased if I had picked any of them.

But I finally made a decision.....

Thanks to Norcal, yfyf, Sangfroid and Mark from Plano for your recommendation to Glaser Designs.

I just pulled the trigger and have placed an order for a 5"deal bag in their burnished Chestnut saddle leather, which I feel will age best and is a perfect balance for size between being my travel and "day to day" bag. Looking forward to see what 3-5 years on the road will add to it's character.

Spoke to both Myron and Kari and they are both first class.

Myron took the time to go through my needs, went into specific detail about the process of tanning high-quality leather and the color (Vegetable tanned, it gets darker with age).

According to Myron, it's going to take 4-5 weeks to build, and I am crossing the days off on my calendar - the anticipation is killing me!!!!

I will post pics as soon as I receive it for everyone to view.

Can't wait!!!!!!!

Also, if any existing owners of the 5" deal bag can provide their personal experience/feedback or pics....it would be much appreciated.

Diego.

Originally Posted by changy

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Recent purchase from B&S. Navy Valextra

Awesome.

Originally Posted by earthdragon

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SAB - Part of my haul from a couple hours in London on Saturday!

Originally Posted by changy

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Recent purchase from B&S. Navy Valextra

Both are awesome looking. Nice purchases gentlemen.

-LR

Originally Posted by Fred H.

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Boy that's a GREAT looking case. If you don't mind me asking... What was the price?

EDIT: Googled "Navy Valextra" and guess what came up?! ($950? If so, WHAT a deal.)

Thank you for your compliment, I bought it from PocketCircle for $850.

Has anyone seen any of the J.Panther bags in person? Specifically looking at this one:

http://jpantherluggage.com/the_perfe...n_leather.html

Not really a briefcase but could be used as one.

My humble contribution to this great thread:

Upper right???

Originally Posted by 888style

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Upper right???

it is called Brompton from G&G

last page is full of win. these are all awesome (and referring to the one on the top left in luk-cha's montage)

Originally Posted by earthdragon

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Originally Posted by changy

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Recent purchase from B&S. Navy Valextra

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

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Originally Posted by luk-cha

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G&G MTO BC's

Fresh from London:



Lots more pics and thoughts here: http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...5&postcount=43