By
Lydia Mansel, TRAVEL+LEISURE
According to the financiers of
New York City, there are certain things that make a man stand out (in a
not-so-professional way) as a new guy in the corporate world. Sometimes
it’s a childish haircut, and usually it’s the square-toe shoes he’ll
eventually replace with the proper rounded-toe loafers.
But there’s also another sure
sign he isn’t making the proper statement in the office or on the road
representing his new team (and a sure sign he’ll be mistaken for an
intern): his work bag.
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It’s time to leave college and leave that backpack
at home and spring for something a little more sophisticated: a leather
briefcase. This is where the Frye “Logan” leather briefcase (thefryecompany.com, $578) comes into play. Not just the brand of incredible quality leather boots, Frye also makes one of the best leather briefcases for men
Priced at $578, it’s the Toyota
4Runner of briefcases. It’s not the most expensive or the cheapest in
the lot, but it’s a stylish choice you can depend on day after day. It’s
15 inches wide and has a padded compartment to easily tote your laptop
around safely. With a depth of 3¾ inches, there will still be room to
transport the rest of your important papers, chargers, and other
working-out-of-the-office necessities.
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your keys to keep them from plummeting to the depths of the bag, six
built-in slots for storing business cards or any other passes you'll
need to have handy, and an external back zip pocket for easy access on
the go.
The vintage look of this leather briefcase also gives it a worn-in vibe. Leather won’t look out of place with a suit in the boardroom or slung over your shoulder with the adjustable strap as you make your way to happy hour. It comes in three colors: slate, cognac, and dark brown (pictured above) and is also available at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Amazon.
