Letter from Reader #3

Subject : hello George here i need some help

Hy i found your site when i was looking for a diesel bag . So one of my friends is having this leather bag that i've attached in this mail . It s a great leather bag but i don t know how to search it because i want to buy one for myself . Can you please help me? because if u can't i think no one can :)
Thank you very much !

yours sincerely George !





Dear George,

It's such a lovely bag your friend had. did you ask him the brand of the bag? or where he bought it? is it a still in production bag or is it a vintage bag?

i can't found the same bag like you mailed me, but for now i can only suggest you a few bags i thought have similar feeling

Grafea "Dream Places( Medium Size ) - Travel Holdall Leather Bag"
Medium size leather holdall travel bag, one front pocket, two side pockets
and a very spacious main internal compartment, fastens with three metallic buckles on the top, long adjustable, shoulder strap
colour : caramel
size : W x H x L ; (cm) 25x28x42; (inches) 9.84"x11"x16.53"
currently retails for $260
seen at : www.grafea.com






Ellington Leather "Hawthorne leather Briefcase"
zip open top with interior organizer for cell phone, palm pilot or planner, pens and glasses. It is also equipped with a removable shoulder strap and two front exterior pockets, one back slip in pocket, antique silver hardware and a key clip. See our matching vintage writing padfolios
size : 11.5" x 17" x 6"
currently retails for $307
seen at : www.amazon.com



Saddleback Leather Co. "A Dark Coffee Brown Leather Briefcase, Backpack, Handbag"
Each Saddleback Leather piece is built with thick, tough to sew full grain leather with clean unfinished edges that scratches beautifully (ages and patinas perfectly). Every work of leather is made by man not by automated machine. Because of that and the thickness, the seams and stitches aren't always precisely spaced, but they sure are strong. They are not perfect and that's what makes them perfect. Our craftsmen use the toughest thread around and stout rivets on all stress points. We refuse to use zippers, snaps or anything that'll eventually break. If you want a flawless mass produced pretty boy bag made for the masses, by the masses, your search is not over. You might find a small scar or two on your leather (which was the least of the bull's ill fortune). That's the beauty of full grain boot leather. Photos of these briefcases all over the world and the differences of full grain, top grain, genuine an bonded leather are on the website. These are handmade, to last longer and age better than you ever will
No zippers snaps buttons or any breakable parts. One center buckle and two optional side buckles, converts to backpack, has false bottom and multi-purpose removable side straps and shoulder strap, 4 inner pockets; 2 for accessories 2 for pens 2 outer side and 1 large back magazine pocket, hidden reinforcing nylon straps and stout rivets at all stress points, tough and thick 4 to 5 oz. full grain leather sewn with the strongest thread we could find
size : XL 18" wide X 13" high X 9" deep
size : Large 16" wide X 12" high X 9" deep
size : Medium 14" wide X 11" high X 9" deep
currently retails for $505 medium ; $590 x-large
seen at : www.amazon.com






Piquadro "Up2Date - Small Calfskin Briefcase w/ Laptop Sleeve"
Piquadro's calfskin briefcase features a 15 inch protective laptop sleeve and removable zippered pouch, numerous inner multi-purpose pockets for mobile phone, cards and pens along with a detachable shoulder strap and protective feet
currently retails for $660
seen at : www.forzieri.com





Brown and Tan Vintage Thick Leather Holdall / Duffle / Cabin Bag
This elegant vintage style duffle bag / holdall is made from a thick brown leather. It has an enormous amount of space and provides very easy access through the way the bag opens. The bag is constructed using heavy duty thread and has rivets providing reinforcement. The leather is a naked natural finish which shows the natural characteristics of the leather adding to the beauty and character of the bag. The shoulder strap and the straps to close the bag are are not lined showing the suede side of the leather adding to this bags charm
Bag opens with 3 straps closed with auto-snap buckles, there is an external pocket at the front of the bag and one at each side, there is an extendable fixed shoulder strap, this bag is very spacious due to its shape and the large opening it has
Size : 20" (W) x 12.5" (H) x 10" (D)
currently retails for $298.76 and on sale for $119.44
seen at : www.ipl-20-20.com








Large Brown Leather Holdall / Duffle / Cabin Bag
This elegant duffle bag / holdall is made from a soft light brown leather. It has an enormous amount of space and provides very easy access through the way the bag opens. This bag is very light and can hold a lot so is the perfect companion for weekends and holidays. The bag has a removable shoulder strap with a padded overlay making it comfortable to carry
To give an indication of size, the bag is photographed with the following contents inside :
2 pairs of jeans, 1 tracksuit bottom, 1 Pyjama, 2 shirts, 1 T-Shirt, 1 magazine, 1 Toiletry bag, 1 passport wallet, 1 large bottle of water and various toiletries. There was still a lot of room in the bag
Bag opens with a large flap which fastens with a magnetic snap button, inside there is a 10" zipper pocket, there is a detachable extendable shoulder strap, this bag is very spacious due to its shape and the large opening it has
Size : 19.5" (W) x 17" (H) x 7.5" (D - measured from base)
currently retails for $298.76 and on sale for $119.44
seen at : www.ipl-20-20.com