Topman Grey Twill Briefcase – $60.00
So you’re surviving the recession but you’re not exactly thriving. Money is tight and you want to look more than just professional when walking into work. Perhaps you might even want to appear like have a few neurons dedicated to style between your ears.
For around the cost of a fancy business lunch, you can keep pace with your fancy leather portfolio carrying co-workers with this grey twill brief from Topman.
The shape is timeless, the top carrying handle is set in the center (so it won’t list to one side), and the hardware has a brushed steel look to it. Very smart, very simple, very cheap.
Is it better than the new J. Crew Rugged Twill Messenger? Nah. But it’s less than half the price.
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I actually think this bag is a hell of a lot nicer looking than either of the J. Crew bags, and I’ve got a strong feeling that I’ll be purchasing one in the near future. Good find, for sure.
That looks a lot like my Filson, assuming this bag doesn’t fall apart that is a great deal.
The bag does fall apart — I bought it when this post went up and it broke about two months ago. My first try with Topman and my last — their products are low quality.