5 Tips For Buying A Quality Briefcase | What To Look For In Leather Briefcases
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Quality leather briefcases can be EXPENSIVE.
Anywhere from 150 to 1500+ dollars.
Why such a wide range of prices?
What's the difference between a lower end bag and one that costs over a thousand dollars?
And how do you buy the best leather professional bag for your needs?
These are the questions we answer in this video and article.
Specifically we cover 9 qualities to look for when buying a leather briefcase.
If you use this checklist, you can rest assured you're going to buy the right back for your needs!
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Video Summary:
1:12 - "Check the Quality of the Material"
1:34 - "Three Types of Leather"
1:50 - "What is Full Grain Leather?"
2:41 - "What is Top Grain Leather?"
3:47 - "What is Genuine Leather?"
4:00 - "What is Fake Leather?"
4:58 - "The Hardware of the Briefcase"
5:54 - "The Style of the Briefcase"
7:12 - "The Size of the Briefcase"
8:12 - "Your Lifestyle"
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Video Summary:
1:12 - "Check the Quality of the Material"
1:34 - "Three Types of Leather"
1:50 - "What is Full Grain Leather?"
2:41 - "What is Top Grain Leather?"
3:47 - "What is Genuine Leather?"
4:00 - "What is Fake Leather?"
4:58 - "The Hardware of the Briefcase"
5:54 - "The Style of the Briefcase"
7:12 - "The Size of the Briefcase"
8:12 - "Your Lifestyle"
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Real Men Real Style, what about mini all purpouse men bag over shoulder?
pro tip: watch series on flixzone. Been using them for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.
@Henrik Arlo definitely, I have been using flixzone for since november myself =)
I have a Kenneth Cole leather briefcase that I got for 5$ at a yard sale IN GREAT CONDITION I swear it was brand new but I looked it up it was a 300$ briefcase. I still use it to this day and its amazing!
Very good it's the quality and care when someone takes good care of what they have it can last them a lifetime
$300 is for original Kenneth Cole, while $5 is for the replica of it. Yes sir, price reflects originality.
I've looked at the Kattee bags and apparently I have the same exactly design but from a different company. All I can see about my bag, in particular, is that it didn't last me a year. Though I had not treated fairly in some situations, the quality wasn't great. At first glance it looked and smell great almost too good to be true but when the brass metal started to worn out and break off, that's when I realized it wasn't worth what I originally invested in. It's a good thing I didn't spend over $500 on my first bag but I've appreciated your videos (the one with Saddle Back and Maxwell Scott) that allowed me to be more informed of my purchasing decisions.
Kattee are a fantastic brand. I've just purchased their black rucksack, and as a college student a briefcase is the next step up.
Thank for the these great tip for buying a quality leather briefcases. This post will surely be very helpful for the person who are looking to buy for their daily uses.
thank you so much, you consistantly have great videos for the style conscience man.
Faux is pronounced like ''Foe'' in french , great video ! keep up the great work Antonio!
Isn't Foe pronounced rounded with a W? Faux is open.
@@midifire dequoi tu jase garcon avec ton W pis ton ouvert?
@@marcparenteau4403 jaser? Lol.
On prononce Foe avec W.
Faux sans W.
In plain english for others: Faux isn't pronounced like Foe. It's open, while Foe is closed with a W.
Fo vs Fow.
@@midifire té tu vraiment entrain de m'expliquer comment faux pis foe s'pronnonce? Retourne t'assire sur ta banane pis ceiss moé la paix lol
@@marcparenteau4403 vous etes pathétique. Vous corrigez qq, mais vous n etes pas capable de le faire vous mm.
It's funny how you want to correct someone's pronunciation by referring to an english word which you are pronouncing incorrectly yourself.
The irony.
thanks for these valuable information! i really appreciate it.
+Walid Soliman You're most welcome!
Hello, Antonio. Great video, a year ago i started as a professor, so I went and peak up the most beatifull leather briefcase I could find (didn't know the first thing about leather, but after watching your video I think it is top grain). This briefcase had this matte finish that I really liked, but with the daily use it started to shine (specially the back side that rubs against my sport jacket). Is there a way to bring back the matte finish???
Best regards
Him recommending Faux Leather is the most realistic thing that I have watched while watching these kinds of videos. I love it!
Another excellent video Antonio.I've been thinking lately about a getting a good leather satchel/briefcase. I'm nearly finished university and I want something that will basically last my whole life (maybe even my kids too). These tips are fantastic, exactly what I need thanks!
+whisper012 Thank you! I love reading comments like this :)
Thank you I learn now which briefcase I buy. Big help for me.
very well spoken , very informative and detailed. thank u
Great!! I was looking to buy a leather briefcase for myself this christmas :D Just what I needed!
+Eeriewolf You are welcome - I'm working on a couple more bag videos FYI!
Hi Antonio, thanks for another informative video.
How do you feel about shoulder strap? Here is the thing:
I live in the city with no car, and I am used to carry a backpack all the time (black nylon, relatively sleek), but I feel like it is not a great thing to bring to a job interview. Briefcase seems to look more professional, but without a shoulderstrap it is both uncomfortable to carry (with laptop inside) and likely to be soiled or left somewhere (when I put it down).
Shoulder strap might solve this, but it seems it might damage the jacket over time and looks less professional.
What do you recommend? Are there some padded shoulderstraps around that look acceptable? Is it acceptable to have longer strap across the chest (more practical) or just a short one across one shoulder? Should I remove the strap for more formal occasions?
My favorite is the hardshell ones. Just picked one up today it was really cheap 8$ from goodwill but it looks really nice :)
Amazing video, plenty of information for a someone buying their first briefcase. I was wondering if you have any experience with Pad and Quill. Thanks!
Good information! I bought my husband a beautiful case recently from Saks Fifth Avenue By Santiago Ganzalez called Crocodile Slim Briefcase in Black. He really loves it. It is the perfect size and really beautifully made. By the way, was wondering what brought you to Wisconsin. I have heard you mention you were originally from TX and was just wondering. Keep the great videos coming! XOXO Blanca
Great informative video thanks
Very good topic Antonio. Great vid. Faux is pronounced "foe", rhymes with doe. Agreed, start your career with something descent then upgrade after your first promotion. I really love the comment about where you live affecting the type of bag that is acceptable. I'm in Fort Worth, and use a very rustic looking, tobacco colored full grain bag by Copper River Bags. Highly recommended, probably over Saddleback (I have their wallet). Copper River Bag Co.!!!
This is great as I am a leather Crafter.
Your channel will be extremely valuable for my time and I.
Please post more leather products
So I can further my knowledge and what people are looking ingrate products.
Do a video on harder, lawyer type briefcases and other companies that offer good quality
Very informative... Thanks.. I learned a lot 😊
Another interesting video as always Antonio :)
+Adam Stephens Thanks! :)
Thanks for this!
I got a brief case from my mother, she got it at a estate sale and its fairly nice. Needs to be cleaned though.
Thanks for this video, and I'm especially looking forward to the leather care video...when you make that video, could you throw in some tips on belt care? Regards...
+huberfloover You're welcome! It's on queue :)
awesome video
you know Antonio, you are awesome
greetings from the other side of Earth
Can you do a video on what types of backpacks to wear for school (college) that is very fashionable?
Love your videos my brother!
+Oscar Rivas This article should help - www.realmenrealstyle.com/buying-quality-backpack/
My father gave me a Louis Vuitton Briefcase as a present for graduating law school, and that is all I have. I love it. Its stylish and great quality.
Will The Goat nicee. Now pawn it and payoff that debt
very nice and helpful! 👍
How to buy a everyday satchel bag? How’s the NutSac Mag Satch? And Peak Design Sling 10L?
what is your opinion about briefcase made of polycarbonate?
Very informative!
+angelo12321 Thanks!!! - I felt so too!
I'd like to see a maintenance video, as you said is coming out. I've had my starter messenger bag for a little under a year now and it's starting to show wear.
+Zachary Johnson It's on queue :) What's your go-to brand for bags?
back too direct tv
Bought a Rawlings Executive leather bag for $15 at the thrift store before Covid-19. Really great looking. A bit embarrassed to use it because as a poor man in $$ I don't want to look fake. Will probably sell it on eBay.
Can you do a video on backpack briefcase hybrids for those people that just graduated?
Satchels. Messenger bags. Laptop bags.
Antonio - Finding a store that offers a large selection of top quality, full grain leather bags was a challenge for me here in Kansas City (Home of the 2015 World Series Champion Kansas City Royals!!! ) I am sure this is a challenge for many men. There are numerous options on line, yet when you are investing $500+ on a bag, it would be nice to be able to feel the product before having to purchase it. Just this week I purchased a bag from MaxwellScott. I am looking forward to getting it soon.
+Jeremy Snider I couldn't agree more. This should help - www.realmenrealstyle.com/buy-leather-briefcase/
Hey Antonio. I am an Aerospace Engineer, 27 years old, and work at an Aerospace company. I was recently invited to a party where the CEO among other high executives of Aerospace companies will be attending. I am not sure what to wear. I know that I have to wear a suit but I am not sure what type of suit. Its like a formal party. Any recommendations? This is the first time I attend a high end formal party. Thanks.
+Hugh G Have you read through my articles here? www.realmenrealstyle.com/category/clothing/suits-sport-jackets/
+Real Men Real Style No I haven't. Thank you for the response and link.
Wow, I always thought that genuine leather was the best leather cause that's what the store rep always says. Thanks for the tip.
+Raphael Wilwayco Now you know! You're very welcome :)
C'mon Antonio, Kattee has really poor quality products, even if it is full grain. That's why you pay $50 for a bag. In the last year or so I figured out I better buy the best there is than buy cheap and replace it in one year. Check Saddleback. I prefer to pay 500 bucks and have it for the rest of my life (if I take care of the leather of course).
Well, genuine leather is better than Faux Leather or PU leather. Even PVC leather.
I recommend Tidings from L. A.. Full grain and ykk zippers, brass metal parts, crazy horse leather. Not expensive either.
Thanks fir the tips. By the way, your voice reminds me of the guitar vituoso, Steve Vai. Lol.
I am am a new sub what about polare leather messenger bag what do you think?great video thank for your time.
hi Antonio, as a student im on a really tight budget. have you heard of Munukee before? could you perhaps give your opinion on full grain leather that is from China and a possible explanation of why it may be cheaper. thank you
Great video Antonio, this is a topic that I also thought that needed some attention :) Anyways I have question to ask which is a bit irrelevant towards this video :P Anyways, I am going to attend my high school graduation ceremony and formal soon, I just would like to know if wearing a silver ring on my pinky finger, cuff links a flag of Australia pin on one of my lapels is a bit too much accessories, just would like to know what you think about that :)
what's the brand of the briefcase on the table @0.06s. I'm looking for a slim briefcase like that one...
Hi Antonio
What about canvas briefcases? Duluth Pack, Filson and Frostriver are good example. Please consider this for a future video.
As always, excellent video and advices. Take care.
+Luis Cañals Thanks! I'll try :)
Antonio how do I know if I'm getting what my money worth and how many brief cases do you own
What a great topic here!! I love man bags i have 4 of them....all of them are fossil.
+kevin osborne Cool! Find a brand that works for you :)
Saddleback Leather, second to none!!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸
The quality of SB leather and workmanship is ok; many brands are better.
@@kennethboehnen271 please tell me who is better. Thañk you.
I'm planning to buy a messenger bag in Florence this christmas because it's a traditional artisanal product there :)
+Mattia Bedin Great to hear!
The best video I've ever seen about briefcases.
+mohamed sameh Thank you! Do you have a favorite brand of briefcase?
+Real Men Real Style Actually, no. I've never bought any lethery briefcases before and I was just surfing around, but I liked so much the way you described the types of leather, which I had no idea about.
I'm from Egypt, and I can't remember in brands around her. Thanks!
In terms of full grain, or even bridle leather, I would recommend two American companies 1) Pad and Quill for quality construction and materials, and a great design that straddles formal and casual, or 2) Lotuff for top-of-the-line professionals - executives, experienced lawyers, tenured professors, etc, not overly stuffy style but absolutely sharp and distinguished.
+sorabji1 An important note about Lotuff - order directly from their website, not from Amazon. The "Lotuff" products on Amazon are cheap genuine leather, and made in China, I'm not even sure if they're from the real Lotuff company. The briefcases I'm talking about are handmade in New England and available on the official Lotuff website, pricey high-end, but gorgeous products.
Hardware should be only BRASS END OF DISCUSSION - since 1971 my first briefcase I can tell you brass is king for hardware.
What about solid gold?
where is the bag in the photo when you talk about a slick black bag for a place like nyc? where can i find that one or one almost the same @8:25
My favourite briefcase is definitely the messenger bag. The classic briefcase needs to be held, which is a big compromise functionally.
+Notorious544d I would say one thing the messenger bag is not for that’s worth emphasizing: it’s not a business-appropriate item.
Love a coach leather briefcase
This video was very helpful and informative.
The size is something I don't hear many reviewers or articles talk about. I'm out to buy a briefcase (my first) for work and has a macbook 14". Seems like most briefcases add like a decimeter of margin on either side.
Hey, do you have any videos for carry on luggage?
+link3rd Great hearing from you - www.realmenrealstyle.com/buy-carry-on-bag/
Can I use this for school and collage?
Yes.
1. They are great for keeping your books in good condition if you want to sell them later.
2. Leather will keep a lot longer then then synthetic materials and save you money in the long run.
3. They look good. Style matters.
One thing you left out is the different tanning processes- Chrome tan and vegetable tan. Chromium tanning uses minerals and salts to extract the water and stuff. Chrome tanning costs less to make, comes in more colors, and is more resistant to water. Veg tanning is a traditional, but longer process and therefore costs more to do, and comes in less colors, and isn't as water resistant. However, veg tan patinas/ages better, and breaks in more naturally- also, it has that awesome leathery smell.
Not a huge thing in my opinion, but just something that differentiates lower cost vs. higher cost bags. Great video!
Here's a link regarding tanning noisegoods.com/blogs/underthesun/14880613-why-vegetable-tanned-leather
+BillyOwnsTrevor That's for another video :)
Personally in the UK, I use Lakeland Leather products
GREAT review, ever heard of "Colonel Littleton"? I got some bags from them the mail bag is perfect 5 stars....rugged old America look......all made in USA in TENN
+Albert Romero Do you know anyone from Colonel Littleton?
hello, sorry about the delayed response, no I dont know anyone from Col Littleton....Saddleback is also good but HUGE pack...and heavy.
Lol kattee bags arn't full or top grain leather. They are cheap chinese genuine leather mas produced bags. Why theres so many youtubers trying to sell them with referral links
Does anyone know if temus briefcases are actually good quality?
i recently bought Louis Vuitton briefcase Daimer design for the documents I bring with me coz Im processing, searching for documents now related to real prpoperty/ The brief case is so convenient for i can put also my folded umbrella, cellphone, apple bluettoth keyboard, phone foldable stand. at 1st i detached the sling but later i found out that i have problem when i pee coz i cant hold it conveniently without the sling so i put it back
When this video pops up in my recommendations right after I just bought a briefcase...
I wear suits for everyday work with black shoes and I own a chocolate brown messenger bag that I love, may I use it with black shoes or should I use it only with brown shoes and brown belt?
I had the same problem before. Although Antonio supports matching briefcase colour with shoe colour, it honestly doesn't matter. Some would even argue that matching your briefcase with your belt and shoes looks almost too coordinated. The important thing is that you like using your briefcase and it meets your needs.
I love buffalo jackson bag
Very informative. I have my eye on a vegetable tan leather briefcase. Any opinion on that material?
+BullRonin I haven't had the opportunity to try it but I'll look into it. This should help - www.styleforum.net/t/34253/briefcase-porn-thread/945
Thank you sir. Aside from your videos, I appreciate the extra help.
My girlfriend bought me a 620 dollar Bosca Stringer Leather bag for my birthday. It looked great on the picture online and all the "family business communication" plus the 100% customer satisfaction / money back guarantee convinced her to buy it and import it to Europe. I have used it for 1 day, attaching the bag to my trolley (as the Stringer bag is specially designed for) and the true quality of the Bosca Stinger bag reveiled itself. It gave horrible scratches all over showing that the paint (!) is razor thin and very superficial on these bags, hence comes of with the slightest use. Underneath the paint is cheap split in half leather skin of light colour. Obviously not "made in Italy" as these fakers imply. Asking 620 dollars for such a product is outrageaous. And of course: no money back!!! (we sent it back after they initially promised uis money back and than they came back on their dicision implying we had 'maltreated tha bag' - yes well, using it for a day is maltreating) Never felt so inclined to undertake action as now and reveal this company for what it is. I live above a shoe repair shop that also repairs leather goods (5th generation, talking about family businesses...) and the man couldn't believe when I told him what we paid and said it's probably made in China and spray painted, not worth more than 50 bucks. So it only looks good on the webshop pictures. Save yourself from a lot of trouble and stay away from Bosca!!
How is Hammonds Flycatcher?
I have a Aldo messenger bag is that gonna last
Awkward chu Gaming with chara... no 😂
Nice comments -- but mostly off point.
A brief/attache case is for business. So business considerations MUST predominate.
(If you take a $1,000 case on the subway, you deserve what happens to you.)
MOST important is presentation at work and in meetings.
Do you want an attache case (opens like a clam, needs to be flat, is hard-sided), or
do you want a brief case (stands on the floor, can be accessed from the top, and is soft-sided).
The structure of your meetings and the nature of your communication to client/co-workers is key.
You never want to appear clumsy, or fumbling for papers or files.
Personally, I like brief cases. Attache cases take up too much room on table, and look stupid on the floor.
Brief cases allow you to reach down for added papers/docs/contracts etc gracefully. Attaches almost require you to bring out all the papers you might use, even when you might not use most.
Also, you may only need a high quality portfolio. Holds a few papers, and is small, not clumsy.
That is mostly what I use now - a nice full grain portfolio
BTW -- "faux" is pronounced "foe".
saddleback leather company has the best Briefcase that has ever been made..... Ok that might be a little too much but they are the best I have ever seen. I won't put a link here as this is not my channel....just do a search for saddlebackleather
The argument has been made that Saddleback is too casual because it has hardware (D rings, etc.) and looks somewhat rugged. I disagree. I had two trials back to back and in both cases, I had my Saddleback Leather briefcase. In the first suit, opposing counsel had a carbon Saddleback Leather messenger bag while in the other case the co-defendant's lawyer had a tobacco Saddleback Leather classic briefcase.
+stevemccollum2011 They look good. and have some professional looking oens too, not just casual.
But a liiiittle too expensive for me.
You are so right. I'm saving money for one. Kattee bags are shit. I start hating sponsored videos. I've learned in the last 2 years that if you pay shit, you get shit. I still have to check NutSac.
Saddleback makes good stuff, but there are many other options out there that are as good or better. As you get into the higher end, you should also be considering if you want chrome tanned leather (Saddleback and others) or vegetable tanned leather. If you are trying to find something in this price range, you owe it to yourself to learn a little more about leather, and at least consider other options. I'm a fan of Satchel & Page, but they are just one other option among the many.
In my country there is a soccer player called Antonio Centeno.
as long as water resistance leather messenger bag and ships to saudi arabia for my aunts and friends and philippines
I would recommend hothgard stibbon for classy style or ruitertassen for b casual, but they are for your european viewers... they offer a good bang for the buck.. in us of a, custom hide seems like a pretty nice company... of course saddleback and buffalo jackson are great for a rugged style, but if you don't want the adventure look, ch is the way, everything else seems pretty expensive.
+Charles Gomes What do you think of Maxwell Scott?
They're good, I love the Tomacelli, but in that line of price you can get the same level of quality (or even better) of a jp marcellino with hrothgar stibbon.
He has a degree in what he does, his leather comes from a very traditional place and takes a whole year to make.. in the end the price is way cheaper than a MS, you can ask him customizations as well.
When it comes to bridle leather briefcases that top money uses, forget the luxury brands, he is the real deal.
He is not much know around, people often prefer Henry Tomkins as a artisan, but he is awesome and I hope people get to know him and his work.
I wish a hide cost $100. I buy by the half hide or side. For good quality you're going to pay at least 200-300 per side. Shell cordovan is even more expensive. You would be lucky to get 2 out of a side. So cost of materials for one bag is going to hit at about $150 to $200 plus. Plus the amount of time it takes to hand make and hand stitch (hand stitching is very important) a bag or briefcase can reach upwards of 20-30-40 plus hours depending on how refined you're going. Not to mention overhead, marketing, etc. This is why these high end briefcases are so expensive. I promise we aren't making a killing on it.
Hey Antonio! I was curious to know if the leather of your briefcase has to match your shoes? Since belts and shoes have to match, does this rule apply to briefcases also?
+Luis Robles It’s not necessary that the color of the briefcase should match your belt and shoes. It’s okay to have a classic tan shoes and tan belt and dark chocolate bag.
I prefer rusksacks for comfort and briefcases for style but I can not carry one briefcase for a few hours.
+Du sköna nya värld Good choices - have you considered using a satchel bag?
Not yet now I will look into. Thanks for your opinion.
48 hr switch is best
Where can I find briefcases that are half of the dimensions of a normal briefcase?
something like this www.amazon.com/Kattee-Genuine-Briefcase-Backpack-Messenger/dp/B00LNULOUG/ref=sr_1_57?m=A3G87H2DH3YG3V&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1471776193&sr=1-57 but a little cheaper :)
LEATHER RULES I!!
+Gabriel Rincón Yes!
Another vote for Saddleback Leather. Bombproof and will easily outlast my lifetime. Buy one and be done. There is nothing on the market that can compete with its quality at its pricepoint. Get ready for significant price hikes on Sept 1, 2016 though.
Antonio,
I really enjoy watching your videos! I think you do a very good job! One thing I would say is you recently have been putting memes in your videos. I these detract from your professionalism. Keep the videos coming just get rid of the memes.
+Trevor Fairbaugh Yeah - we're experimenting!
What do u mean by saying meme please explain
I prefer zipper over buckle. Buckles just look so clunky and more difficult to handle for me
Antonio, why a matching tie and pocket square on a suit is disapproved
+shivrai reddy It gives off that you're trying too hard. Always go for effortless style.
thank you
What did you do in the Ukraine? :D
Married a Ukrainian.
Hi Antonio, Love the video, just want to ask if you have ever seen a bag from water fields design from sfbag. I have mine for over an year and really like it. Thought you might like to check them out. Interesting story and made in the USA!
I prefer the hard brief case. I believe they are called attaché
+Charles Garton I'm going to cover hard luggage in early 2016!
Felix Talks About Stuff I love hard brief cases too. what products have you purchased? I am highly interested in purchasing one
Hi Antonio! I really like the Faux Leather one you showed (that you bought in the Ukraine). I would like to buy it from you or if you're in a giving mood, I'd love to take it and I could use it for my business. I've always preferred the hard cases myself because they offer great protection.
No buffs. Only detailed information.
Aluminum certainly does’t cost more. The hardware will the first, second, and third things to fail in cheap bags. Avoid zippers. Spending more up front saves you money in the long run. Save up. Buy a good bag.
So glad I'm not the only one who thinks it's not pronounced fox leather. More like foe cuz it is French where an "au" becomes an "oh" - and "eau" and "aux" and "eaux" as well (someone understand the French, lmao). But you never know as the English and English speaking often butcher French words anyways so they shouldn't be picking on this guy here, I've heard Sarkozy pronounced as Sir Cozy, lmao. And Montpelier Road as Mount Pill-Yer Road, so....
First !! Yay
Yep. I'm in College and so on. I want a nice briefcase like this for office and work supplies. Brown Leather...
I purchased a briefcase Kattee and it was the worst purchase. Color rubbed off on my pants, and all ruined.
Thanks for that.