Story Ranked Wirecutter’s “Best Briefcase” From the skilled bagmakers at Carl Friedrik comes another classic: the contemporary vachetta leather briefcase. With a roomy 15”-compatible laptop compartment, pen slots, and multiple organizational pockets, this one is more than equipped to meet the demands of your 9-to-5. Outfitted in Italian, vegetable-tanned vachetta leather—the very same as luxury brands like Louis Vuitton—it has a buttery texture, is incredibly durable, and is structured enough to stand on its own without collapsing. Metal feet were added to the base to give extra stability and keep the leather off the ground. Their teams of master artisans in Italy and Portugal develop all of the materials and create each bag by hand using centuries-old techniques, making a stately and polished daily driver that is sure to last you a lifetime. Features Comes with 40mm wide fabric shoulder strap for flexible carrying options Interior has a wide zipped pocket, 3 open fabric pockets, and 2 pen slots External slip pocket for quick and easy EDC storage Laptop compartment fits up to most 15” models Metal feet ensure the leather is protected when the briefcase is placed down Materials Vegetable-tanned vachetta leather Technical nylon canvas lining Custom nickel-silver-finished hardware Symmetrical, individually polished zipper Made in Europe (Italy and Portugal) Specs Dedicated laptop pocket fits 15” MacBook; models up to 16” will fit in the main compartment Width: 16.1 inches (40.5 cm) Height: 12 inches (30.5 cm) excluding handles Depth: 3.2 inches (8 cm) Weight: 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) Volume: 10 L Laptop pocket: 15 inches (38 cm) wide Care Follow these instructions on how to properly care for your Carl Friedrik leather goods About Carl Friedrik For the bagmakers at Carl Friedrik, the approach is simple: your bags should last. And in order to create a piece that will hold up to a lifetime of travel—and beyond—that means choosing the highest quality materials made by heritage craftsmen in Portugal and Italy and design details that have been absolutely obsessed over. With every painstakingly created item added to their lineup, they advocate for journeys that are seamless, smooth, and elevated. But overall, it’s their legendary durability that allows us to put our trust in them time and time again—because when you’re confident in your travel essentials, you can go further than ever before.
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