Briefcases, etc.

I’ve been using a leather shoulder bag for office commutes, and I love how it balances style and functionality. It holds my essentials, like my laptop, planner, and a few cords, without looking bulky. Leather might not work for everyone depending on their lifestyle or weather, but personally, I think it gives a more polished look than a nylon or canvas bag, especially in professional settings.

If you're considering leather bags that are classy and practical, you might want to check out the selection at this site for Coach bags - https://coach-bags.co.uk/ . They’ve got some great designs that are both elegant and versatile.
 
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gtdstudente said:
ArtVandely,

While leather is elegant . . . understand is that is necessary for say . . . sales

Leather bag itself, on the other hand, can often with more than the items being carried?

A leather "Portfolio" can also appear polished with less weight

Accompanied with a narrow black rectangular nylon briefcase with 'lots' of compartment if available with an optional shoulder strap

Back packs for Academics and eccentric billionaires?

All that being said . . . preference here the very well engineered plastic shopping bags [Strong, Waterproof, Light, and Unassuming] limitless 'compartments' with via clear plastic bags . . . can even be Gerry-Rigged with a shoulder strap

What ever suits you in the above spectrum smart travel backpack

Ps. Optional: Same color briefcase: English leather shoes (Oxford with one piece of leather and stitched once at heal) with leather Soles, fully leather-lined to toe, 3/4 or 1/2ish leather heal while all rubber heal is acceptable to prevent slipping

American made tend to be rather heavy while Italian are seemingly fragile . . . nice at first then all down hill after a few 'wears'

Care = Leather soles are never to be worn on wet surfaces without rubbers and really need to be stored with cedar shoe trees for sweat absorption and to prevent shoe 'curling' and ideally hand-polished after each use before storage. If being worn daily, then two pairs for alternation . . . they will both last longer

As you see GTD regarding 'tools'

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I'll be working for a big corporate firm in NYC next year. I'm getting a soft shell, leather business bag for work - kind with both a handle and a strap - and am trying decide between brown or black. I'm pretty fashion forward and will likely be wearing mostly navy blue and dark gray suits. Any reason to prefer one color over the other? Black seems a tad stodgier and less eye-catching, but I don't know.
 
I carry a laptop and accessories, to use assistive software when out and about. I have a nice suitcase that I bought for holiday or a tech 21 backpack
 
samuelethan said:
I'll be working for a big corporate firm in NYC next year. I'm getting a soft shell, leather business bag for work - kind with both a handle and a strap - and am trying decide between brown or black. I'm pretty fashion forward and will likely be wearing mostly navy blue and dark gray suits. Any reason to prefer one color over the other? Black seems a tad stodgier and less eye-catching, but I don't know.
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I think a sleek modern bag looks better in black, but a rich brown looks better for a more traditional bag.
 
samuelethan said:
I'll be working for a big corporate firm in NYC next year. I'm getting a soft shell, leather business bag for work - kind with both a handle and a strap - and am trying decide between brown or black. I'm pretty fashion forward and will likely be wearing mostly navy blue and dark gray suits. Any reason to prefer one color over the other? Black seems a tad stodgier and less eye-catching, but I don't know.
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@samuelethan

On this end, unlike Brown, Black can blend/complement into any color

However, when is comes to metals: Platinum/Silver on Black . . . on this end, Gold on Black clashes in a tacky/unbecoming manner . . . of course acceptable if that is the objective

For attire . . . deep, deep navy blue that even appears black . . . narrow-ish lapels, crisp military-pressed white shirts . . . subtle white hankerchief . . . nothing expresses non-creativity more than rep-ties ?

Ps. Unable to imagine un-tailorable 'high-water' narrow slacks becoming classic ?

Pps. For those who really know [not unearned only money pretentious connoisseurs] . . . quality is never stodgy . . . and might very much appreciate your attention to detail . . . so be GTD prepared to deliver thereafter ?
 
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Troop London rucksack for everyday. I've had it over 20 years and it's still very serviceable.

Wheeled Samsonite pilot bag for London and other business trips of more than a day - nothing more than two days, generally.
 
I have been looking for a canvas briefcase / messenger bag which has a silo / water bottle holder on the end. I have a Duluth Trading truck organizer but it is bulky. My main problem with the truck organizer is that it doesn't stay upright. It tends to fall over dumping out most of its contents. Any suggestions?
 
mksilk2 said:
I recently bought myself a Mystery Ranch 3 Way 18 briefcase. I find it the perfect bag for work travel. It can easily be transformed to a rucksack with the straps on the back, that can then be neatly tucked away and then use the bag as a briefcase. For me it is big enough, but there is a bigger model called the 3 way 27.

https://www.mysteryranch.com/3-way-briefcase-expandable
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It’s technically over Southwest’s max for a carry-on item under the seat (“personal item”), but you would probably be ok if not too full. Fits easily in the overhead. My wife and I usually travel with a suitcase and a backpack each with us in the cabin, so good for some but not us.
 
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