No point in trusting your life to an ultra-slim tablet or laptop if you’re not going to protect it with these stylish, office-ready tech cases.
You might know this, but the briefcase takes its name for the documents – briefs – lawyers carry to and fro from court. The cases traced their origins to the 14th century, when nobility would carry lather satchels called budgets, with the first box-like briefcase said to have been invented in the 1850s. By the 1930s the briefcase became a white-collar staple. As personal electronics became a thing in the 1980s the design of the humble briefcase evolved to better secure its contents – no one wanted their ham sandwich mixing in with their phonebook-thick laptop. However, by the 1990s everyone was trying to trim down their electronic footprint and it became cool to carry as little as possible into the office.
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You might have noticed that as we once again embrace super-slim tablets, phones, and laptops, the briefcase (or attache case as the French call it) has made a renaissance, not as the leather-bound box of old but as a stylish, wafer-thin addition to your daily ensemble. And here are a couple we’re particularly keen on.
Keep your iPad or Kindle safe and secure with this super-slim sleeve from Harber London. Available in different sizes for different devices, the sleeve keeps things to a minimum with front and back in signature premium full-grain leather, and the interior in 100 percent soft wool felt. Handcrafted in Spain, this is a stylish addition to your look, whether you’re waltzing into work or headed out for a coffee and a spot of people watching.
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You’ll love whipping your laptop out for presentations or impromptu blog attacks with the Trash 17-inch laptop case in Florentine Vachetta leather. Made with baby-soft leather and water-resistant nylon lining, this Italian-made accessory features 10 compartments – three with zips – that are perfect for everything from fountain pens and phone chargers to a post-deal celebratory Cuban. Your laptop will stay safe in a shock-resistant sleeve while the outside strap makes it easy to couple the case with luggage on the go.
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For something a little more substantial, British gunsmiths-turned-leather lotharios William & Son also do a brilliant line in laptop cases, with eye-catching yet elegant tones. William & Son’s vibrant yellow laptop case can double as a petite attaché case and is made from luxury cowhide with a sophisticated cream cotton canvas lining. Hand sewn by leather smiths Simpson for the gun makers, these limited edition pieces are quickly snapped up.
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