The Good Life: The Mix: Look We Love: Men’s Briefcases


Sure, messenger bags are sexy — if you’re a messenger. And backpacks are cute, too — if you’re camping. But we’ve had it with you businessmen and your beat-up bags.


Sure, messenger bags are sexy — if you’re a messenger. And backpacks are cute, too — if you’re camping. But we’ve had it with you businessmen and your beat-up bags. A strong, structured statement briefcase will hold just as much as your L.L. Bean — but scream boardroom instead of homeroom.

Clockwise from top:

Hermès “Kelly” briefcase, $5,200 at Hermès of Paris, the Plaza at King of Prussia, 610-992-9730, hermes.com.

Ferragamo briefcase, $1,500 at Ferragamo, the Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-344-8010, ferragamo.com.

Coach “Legacy” leather single-buckle business bag, $498 at Coach, multiple locations, coach.com.

Prada briefcase, $1,210 at Neiman Marcus, the Plaza at King of Prussia, 610-354-0500, neimanmarcus.com.