Indeed, Dunhill might be a tad to conservative or masculine but the quality cannot be faulted.

I have to look up Krolle and Volker Lang. Very interesting. Thanks for the tips.

As far as leather luggage scratching goes, I just bought a wallet from Dupont made of their Diamond leather. I wanted to try it out before I possibly buy a bigger item like a briefcase. This stuff is great. It shows no creases from folding and you basically cannot scratch it unless you use a knife or other sharp implement and really go at it. Very shiny with a structure of Russian Leather. Clearly for the luggage enthusiast. And price-wise still under LV prices.

My mother's Mandarina Duck leather attache is also incredibly scratch proof and sturdy. It is simple black. I would call it unisex but my mother is a very womanly lady and she found that quite alright for court appearances as a lawyer.

Till