Most of the briefcases we’ve featured on Bag Bunch are luxurious creatures with European styling and Italian leather. It’s easy to justify the splurge on a bag that will be by your side from nine to five, but what do you do if you’re still sitting on the bottom of the corporate ladder? If your pay packet doesn’t allow for such leather luxuries, this Chinese Laundry briefcase may be just what you’re looking for.
The patent synthetic will never be as luxurious as that Italian leather you’ve been coveting, but it also keeps this handbag down to a budget friendly $66. In the black I think its gloss looks a little cheap, but in red it’s much more stylish. You may be daunted about working red into your everyday wardrobe, but when you’re wearing simple black suits and white shirts it’ll give your outfits a real lift.
There aren’t all the features we’d get in a more expensive briefcase, but there is enough space for a laptop, and a flap pocket and card slots on the inside walls. I also like the choice of carrying options. If you’re riding the subway that long cross-body strap is bound to come in handy.
When you get your next promotion, by all means splurge on one of those big name designer briefcases. But until then, this Chinese Laundry office bag will serve you well.
More Features of This Chinese Laundry Patent Leather Bag
- Top zip closure
- Large open pockets on front and back
- Silver-toned hardware
- An adjustable, detachable shoulder strap with a 24 inch drop
- Measures 11.5 x 15 x 2.75 inches
