The Best Briefcases
for Men

Best briefcases for men in 2024

The Best Briefcases
 for Men

Upgrade your work bag so you look like a boss

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The Valet. staff

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Published

September 24, 2024

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Modern men have a lot to carry to work these days. Most of us have a laptop along with a tablet in tow. Maybe you pack your lunch if you're the health-conscious type. Perhaps you've got a book you're reading. Throw in the other random items we can't seem to be without and it's clear that we're all in need of a quality work bag.

Nothing ruins your morning commute quite like a bag that's not up for the job. Who wants a bag that can't hold all the stuff you need? Or an unorganized carry-all that makes it hard to find your mints or earbuds when you need them most? And being that we're men of style, the thing should look good too. Why put effort into your daily outfit if your bag is going to bring down your personal style?

And we're convinced that a good briefcase is the way to go. Think they're just for serious or important businessmen? And what makes you think you're not serious or important? These aren't the latched suitcase style briefcases of your grandfather's generation. They're softer and more suited to the styles of a man in 2024.

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The Best Briefcases
for Men in 2024

Porter-Yoshida & Co. Cordura briefcase

The
 Modern Briefcase

This briefcase is made from smooth and strong (we mean basically indestructible) Cordura duck canvas that's designed to mimic the look and feel of leather. It's got soft, wrapped handles and a smooth, Japanese two-way zipper. There are three slip pockets on the outside, but inside the roomy interior are a large zippered pocket and an internal slip pocket for smaller accessories and tech. If you want a bag that's lighter than leather but still looks impressive, this is it.

Cordura briefcase,
$425 by Porter-Yoshida & Co.

Polo Ralph Lauren Leather briefcase

The
 Classic Briefcase

Slim and sleek with subtle Polo branding, this has old school vibes without feeling antiquated. The handles feel soft and comfortable, right from the start—thanks to a smooth tumbled leather. There's one large zip pocket on the exterior of the bag, but inside, you've got a zippered pocket, two slip pockets, and one padded media pocket for tech. The web strap is a lot more comfortable and lighter than a full leather one, too.

Leather briefcase,
$395 by Polo Ralph Lauren

Mulberry Leather-trimmed nylon briefcase

The
 Refined Commuter

Designed with reinforced corners to withstand the wear and tear of daily commutes, Mulberry's bag is made from a durable nylon shell and finished with pebbled leather trim for added luxury. The zipper has a strong, industrial look and feel, and closes securely and smoothly every time. Inside, it has a trio of pockets for your phone, papers and business cards. It comes with a removable strap, so you can sling it over your shoulder on the way to the office but carry it by the handles into an important meeting.

Leather-trimmed
 nylon briefcase,
$955 by Mulberry

Leatherology Slim leather briefcase

The Affordable
 Leather Bag

This brand is known for quality craftsmanship at a reasonable price, and this bag proves it. The nickel hardware is sturdy and nice-looking without being overly shiny; and there's a single outside zip pocket with sections for things like pens, cords and mail. The sleek bag is soft to the touch and has a removable shoulder strap, while inside you've got a small micro suede-lined main compartment and a sewn-in laptop sleeve for your tech. Simple yet sophisticated.

Slim leather briefcase,
$250 by Leatherology

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Stuart & Lau Waterproof Cary briefcase

The Spacious,
Travel-Ready Briefcase

Come for the classic, preppy looks, stay for the adaptability, roomy interior and ability to make travel stress-free. The Cary is made from Duralite, a sturdy material that's completely waterproof (so anything inside is safe from rain and spills), plus the interior is spacious enough to contain everything you'll need for the day (or overnight business trip). Plus, the pass-through for luggage attaches it securely to your carry-on for hands-free carrying. It's built tough but the refined leather trim and handles add a shot of elegance.

Waterproof Cary briefcase,
$375 / $300 by Stuart & Lau

Filson Rugged twill briefcase

The
 Toughest Bag

Talk about a classic. We've been endorsing Filson's rugged briefcase for over a decade. And that's because these things wear like iron and only get better with age. The industrial-strength lightly waxed fabric is finished with bridle leather straps and features two external full-width stow pockets along with internal dividers and pockets for essentials and pens. This is truly a wise investment, considering it's guaranteed for life.

Rugged twill briefcase,
$495 by Filson

Bellroy Tokyo work bag

The
 Most Organized

This bag almost looks soft and structureless, but don't be fooled. Bellroy specializes in efficient, space-saving organization. There's an outside zip pocket with interior drop-in sections and a key loop, and another roomy drop-in pocket on the other side with a snap for things like a papers and books—plus a handy water bottle pocket. Inside the spacious main compartment, you've got a padded 16-inch laptop sleeve, two stretchy pockets that expand to allow for bulkier items and a zip mesh pocket for things like lip blam, keys and sunglasses.

Tokyo work bag,
$189 by Bellroy

Edit Your Bag

Keep a mindful eye on your carryall’s contents. Once a week, take everything out of your bag and flip it upside down to shake out any dust, dirt and inexplicable debris that has accumulated.

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