This recycled street sign briefcase from North Carolina-based artist Tripp Gregson makes a fun, eco-friendly alternative to traditional office bags.

The case is carefully crafted from salvaged traffic signs, which are both tough and colorful. And don't worry, they were all obtained legally! It's important to make a statement amongst the office drones, but thankfully this briefcase is also well designed.

It features all of the things you'd expect to find inside a run-of-the-mill briefcase, such as file pockets, secure combination locks, and a compartment for your laptop. It also comes with a carrying strap, so you needn't struggle on your commute with that tiny handle.

It might not suit the most conservative of offices, but I think this briefcase would add a bit of fun to many workplaces. Can you imagine how it'd work with your favorite three-piece suit?

If you love this street sign briefcase and its green credentials, you'll find it for $250 from Uncommon Goods.

[Source: Uncommon Goods]

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"We particularly want to appeal to our customers who still remember the original cases, because their parents, perhaps, traveled with them on their first trips. Pure nostalgia!

"We have been constructing cases of corrugated aluminum for 60 years and would like to offer our loyal customers a really special treat with these models," said Dieter Morszec, the grandson of Rimowa founder Paul Morszeck.

While the style channels vintage fashion, it enjoys the benefits of new technology. These aluminum cases promise to be lighter than ever before, which should please jet setters as they make their way through the airport on their next overseas jaunt!

Just 1950 of the limited edition suitcases are available in six different sizes, from small cases to larger travel bags. Look for them soon in Rimowa boutiques around the world.

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British luxury brand Dunhill has offered a futuristic take on traditional suitcases with its new Aluminum luggage range.

These striking cases resemble the kind of travel bags Dunhill created in the days of Art Deco, but their polished metal finish is something all new. Each case is made from sheets of aluminum and hand-riveted for an edgy, industrial look. Metal always looks heavy, but by stripping the material back to basics Dunhill has created luggage that's surprisingly light. That combines with the sturdy design to make the suitcases more practical than you might expect, although for the four-figure price I'd expect nothing less.

Dunhill has created three differently sized cases priced from $1165 to $1305. The smallest is equivalent to a briefcase, while the largest is a more traditional suitcase size. The shiny Dunhill suitcases are available in very limited quantities, so if they've stolen your heart you'll need to be quick!

[Source: Luxist]

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Mr. Von Heraud Parker, a former aircraft worker, uses the same skills to create the bags that he did building airplane wings.

"It's all pattern-making, bending, folding and riveting," he said.

The durable metal exterior is in contrast with the bags' lush leather and fabric lining. Each purse also comes with interior lights, perfect for finding your car keys on late night's out!

The range features bags of several sizes; there's the tiny Barfly, the everyday Girl About Town, and the supersized BBB. The couple jokes this stands for Brilliant Business Bella or Brilliant Boozing Bella, as the handbag can carry A4-sized business documents or three bottles of New Zealand's famed sauvignon blanc.

Von Avi Handbags make their debut at the Air New Zealand Fashion Week in Auckland today.

[Source: Otago Daily Times]
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