tkn

Why is it we have a choice between basically the standard Tumi/BR case in leather or nylon or the even uglier Red Oxx stuff for travel?

Is there nobody out there making high end, nice looking bags that are actually designed for business travel? I'd love something like the Dunhill Bladon 48 hour, but that with 1) a TSA compliant laptop compartment, 2) proper straps for easy bundle packing and 3) the panel to slide over an extendable handle.

Any suggestions along those lines? Something that isn't overtly boxy like the Tumi leather bags but doesn't look like a bike messenger would carry it either... Something classy...

follonica2

I have spent hours looking on-line for the same thing. I'm finding either messenger bags which have no room for clothes or carryons without a separate padded laptop compartment or panel/strap arrangement that permits stacking on roller bag handle.

_ABB_

+1

I'm looking for the same thing. I have a great carry on bag, but it does not a) attach to handle of roller and b) have a dedicated ipad/laptop spot.

I carry still carry the duffel and a tumi brief... if I could just carry 1 item, that would be great.

mander

+1

I have been looking online for a classy briefcase that can slip over an extendable handle. Nothing that works so far.

deniah

she'll make one to your design:

http://www.aprilinparis.us/

NeverFirst

Hard to recommend something without knowing your style, but what about www.knomo.com ? I swear by the Warwick; the panel that you slip over the suitcase handle has a zip at the bottom so you can choose to use it as a pocket if you wish.

Tizzette

I'm looking, too. I had a great black nylon tote bought from Sierra Trading Post that did not have either that sporty gear look, or the all business look. It could be a beach bag, tote stuff to a Ritz Carlton wedding, or carry a laptop. But it's gone missing, so sad.

The best replacement so far found is a Travelsmith nylon bag by Sondra Roberts. It is shaped like a Longchamps tote and has the good rolled leather straps but it is larger and has two useful and spacious outside zip pockets, a zip pocket and some slip pockets inside, and of course it top zips closed. No special laptop pocket. The bottom is 7 x 14 and reinforced, but the top is over 20 inches, so this is a big bag. It will fold flat and it weighs next to nothing, but no sleeve and would not stand up unless full. Very smart looking.

follonica2

That's a briefcase, not a carryon. I can't tell for certain but it looks like the main compartment is too small for my needs.

The search continues, but thanks.

NeverFirst

Good luck in your search, but I was actually replying to Mander.

tkn

I've thought about using her... I remember stopping by the shop in SF a couple of times with my wife.

Checked out the Belstaff Tour bag, Aspinal Weekender, Brothers Bray, Billykirk, Dunhill, several Yoshida/Porter bags (nylon), Jack Spade Waxwear Duffle, Killspencer, a couple of Mulhollands, Mulberry Henry Overnight...

All without luck. I may just pick up one of them and have a panel sewn on to go over the suitcase handle - problem will be matching/complementing the leather. I may reach out to Billykirk and see if they could add that panel to one of their bags if nothing else shows up.

deniah

saddleback has some large and beefy bags, though i don't buy into the owner's over-the-top schtick

the idea to add on a strap panel sounds good, and i think a mismatch in color/texture gives it a customized look, esp if you're after the distressed/worn-in/patinated aesthetics.

of course, you could always strip and redye everything had you wanted to match tones perfectly....

follonica2

Oops, Sorry.

deniah

also: filson

N1120A

1) I once was worried about the aesthetics of Red Oxx as well. Then I saw their bags in person. Much better looking in person than in photos.

2) Have you taken a look at the Bric's Pininfarina line? Legendary design firm and its take on already good looking, high end Italian stuff.

tfar

The problem is that there are only two main groups of people in the world: those who prioritize function and those who prioritize pretty.

For those who want both (a small group because those are usually very intelligent people and the majority is not very intelligent) the options are very few and they are all rather expensive.

If you want a no-compromise bag, you basically have to design it yourself and have it made my a competent saddler. That'll set you back at least $1000 at Glaser and double that at Beatrice or Serge Amoruso, both Hermes trained. Vuitton, Goyard and Hermes all still make custom designs and one-ofs but let's not even talk about those prices.

Till