While contemplating an amazing DIPLOMATICO briefcase on a visit last week to the house of VALEXTRA in Milan, an interesting discussion unfolded on the current popularity of briefcases and other formal luggage for men. It seems as if a nice carrier is a good tool to formalise one’s attire, just the way a necktie does. And sometimes one doesn’t want to dress up in formal clothes. In those cases, a briefcase can add that necessary veneer of formality to suit the occasion. It’s also inevitably a MAD MEN thing. Naturally it is always recommended to be on the lookout for a timeless piece of hand luggage, and indeed the DIPLOMATICO in a Bordeaux red colour called “Marasca” is superb, especially when money is no issue. VALEXTRA has made an updated version of the bag as well, which is a little bit more modern, but why not go for the incredible original one?
Thursday January 21, 2010
FASHION WEEK: CARRY FORMALITY
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I love a good sturdy piece of luggage, if its not sturdy then it’s no good. A great piece of luggage is the briefcase in Tom Ford’s film, A SINGLE MAN. The sounds it makes when it is thrown on top of a desk or a counter, and the sound of it opening up: AMAZING!
Hmmm, my Dad had several. One very similar to the one above. My favourite was the more rectangular attache case in black with gold elements and a woven leather inlay. Lovely. They were always from Bally – the ’80s were a highpoint for the brand. Remember the tan case from the remake of The Thomas Crown Affair? Pops had one of those too. Bally. Give me another eight or so years…