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1Globe-Trotter
Globe-TrotterGlobe-Trotter, the British luxury luggage brand first established in 1897, is synonymous with the Golden Age of Travel, that gilded period of the mid-century when flight attendants in a la mode uniforms served up lobster thermidor at 30,000 feet. Those days are long gone, but you can channel some of that glamour during your daily commute with one of the heritage label’s slimline, hardwearing Attaché briefcases. We’re big fans of this oxblood ‘Centenary’ model.
£1,396; globe-trotter.com
2Aspinal of London
Aspinal of LondonMmm. The metal-on-metal slide and satisfyingly clack of a proper old-timey briefcase clasp closing is a sensory experience it's hard to beat, especially when you've got handcrafted Italian leather on the outside and a 15-inch compartment on the inside to keep your laptop secure.
£595; selfridges.com
3Troubadour
TroubadourYou know what you’re getting with Troubadour: understated design, top-tier functionality and good craftmanship. The lightweight and waterproof ‘Pathfinder’ briefcase is made from recycled polyester with a vegan leather trim, boasting enough room and compartments for just about anything you’d need on the day to day.
£445; troubadourgoods.co.uk
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4Mulberry Belgrave Single Document Holder
MulberryNothing says luxury like investing in a high-quality briefcase to transport but a single document. And, you know, you could stop at one document in your lovely Mulberry briefcase. But why not two? Hey – call me crazy, but could we get a third in there guys? I am of course joking. It's a lovely, lovely slip of a thing.
£960; mulberry.com
5Cambridge Satchel
Cambridge SatchelCambridge Satchel's bare-bones version of a leather briefcase looks like the future, especially in this red tint it's calling oxblood.
£210; cambridgesatchel.com
6Bleu De Chauffe
Mr PorterSlouchy like those messenger bags the youngsters are wearing, but just a little more grown up and a lot posher.
£365; mrporter.com
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7John Lewis
John Lewis & PartnersFor just 45 quid you're getting a nylon and leather trim black laptop briefcase from your friendly neighbourhood department store, John Lewis. Nice.
£22.50; johnlewis.com
8Longchamp
FarfetchEasygoing, simply constructed and made from recycled nylon, this will stand up to the daily commute. But it's more than a workhorse: the design takes its cues from origami, and you can fold it down into a very sweet miniature version of itself for packing away when you're not using it.
£95; farfetch.com
9Acne Studios
Courtesy Mr PorterThese sleek leather jobs are all very well when you're padding from Addison Lee to air-conditioned ante-room and back again, but when you know things are going to get messy – some escootering wise guy nudges you into the the wall of the underpass, say, or you sway into the path of an oncoming lamppost – you want something lower maintenance. This sturdy, padded ripstop nylon job is just the thing, and it has all Acne's usual handsome chunkiness.
£120; mrporter.com
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10Filson
FilsonHey, Filson isn’t only about top-quality lumberjack shirts and hardwearing work jackets. It does briefcases too. And this ‘rugged’ attaché, made from twill and leather, has the look and feel of a bag that’ll never let you down.
£524.95, outdoorandcountry.co.uk
Eastpak
John LewisEastpak’s Action briefcase definitely gives off a more casual vibe than most of the entries on this list, but it’s functional, comfortable and will never mess up your OOTD.
£50; wardow.com
12Carl Friedrik
Mr PorterMade in Italy out of supple Vachetta leather – a type of full-grain derived from cow hides – this one is all about top quality construction and useful compartments.
£575; carlfriedrik.com
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13Tumi
EsquireTechnically a travel bag, this nylon rip tape carry case from New York brand Tumi can handle laptops, tablets and Important Business Documents at an affordable price. It’s also designed to keep your clothes crease-free.
£60; uk.tumi.com
14Dunhill
dunhillVery nice, very simple, very Dunhill. This slim briefcase, made in Italy from hard-wearing full-grain leather, also comes with a padded compartment with those all-so-necessary laptops and tablets.
£1,350; dunhill.com
15Bennett Winch
Mr PorterThe full grain leather and canvas which come together here to make an extremely luxe briefcase which belies its proper durability: everything Bennett Winch makes goes through six months of road testing before it's put into full production, so though it's a bit of an investment, it's one that'll pay you back over the years to come. At the same time, it's not overly structured, so it'll be good come the weekend too.
£825; bennettwinch.com
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16Aspinal of London
EsquireMade from full-grain leather with a textured pebble finish, this is a good all-rounder from a British luggage brand that knows its stuff. Split into two compartments, it’s roomy enough for a 15-inch laptop and has compartments for pens, a phone and documents.
£595; aspinaloflondon.com
17Porter Yoshida & Co.
GarbstoreFounded way back in 1935, Japanese brand Porter Yoshida & Co. specialises in durable nylon bags that stand the test of time.
£275; couvertureandthegarbstore.com
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