Which leather case?

[Scot]

I am considering the purchase of a leather attache case (ready made). But from whom?

The choice seems to be coming down to: Swaine Adeney, Foster & Sons, or Pickett. They all have products that seem to be of good quality and at around the same price. Any views? Have I missed any other firms I should consider? (Mr. Cleverley's 200 year old reindeer hide might be a little extravagant). The case will be used frequently so it should be of robust construction, wear well and be repairable (including the locks).

[marcelo]

... Swaine Adeney, Foster & Sons, or Pickett. ... Have I missed any other firms I should consider? ...

Yes, GOYARD http://www.goyard.fr/goyard.html

The Duke of Windsor had a set of luggage made by Goyard. It is beautiful.

[Scot]

... Swaine Adeney, Foster & Sons, or Pickett. ... Have I missed any other firms I should consider? ...

Yes, GOYARD http://www.goyard.fr/goyard.html

The Duke of Windsor had a set of luggage made by Goyard. It is beautiful.

Not quite my cup of tea. English bridle leather is more my thing. The dog collar is a hoot though - I hope that's what it is!

[marcelo]

Maybe the The Duke of Windsor's set of luggage was their last reasonable commission.

[culverwood]

Tanner Krolle (now Barclay Sq) http://www.tannerkrolle.co.uk/
Dunhill (not far away in Davies St) http://www.dunhill.com/en
and Papworth (SAB at a discount) http://www.papworthtravelgoods.co.uk/

[carl browne]

I saw this and thought it looked wonderful. The Bill Amberg Rocket bag. I don't know anything about the maker:

http://www.billamberg.com/product/BillA ... 11_O12.htm

[uppercase]

Hermes.

The book "Deluxe: How Luxury Lost its Luster" by Dana Thomas has an inside look at the integrity of process and materials with which Hermes makes its leather (and other - perfumes, silk) goods.

Treat yourself to an extravagance in these hard times.

What else can we do as the financial world collapses around us?!

[Scot]

Interestingly I just bought a wallet from JL on Jermyn street. I hadn't reaised they made them for Hermes.

[rjman]

Interestingly I just bought a wallet from JL on Jermyn street. I hadn't reaised they made them for Hermes.

JL makes wallets for Hermes? That would be news to me. Word on the street was that a French company named Beynat & Janniaux made leathergoods for John Lobb Paris. Hermes generally makes its own leathergoods.

[Scot]

Interestingly I just bought a wallet from JL on Jermyn street. I hadn't reaised they made them for Hermes.

JL makes wallets for Hermes? That would be news to me. Word on the street was that a French company named Beynat & Janniaux made leathergoods for John Lobb Paris. Hermes generally makes its own leathergoods.

Yes, sorry, I think I may have got that the wrong way around

I looked at a wallet in JL and it had a Hermes label inside it. I can't now quite remember the explanation but there is obviously some connection!

[Scot]

Tanner Krolle (now Barclay Sq) http://www.tannerkrolle.co.uk/
Dunhill (not far away in Davies St) http://www.dunhill.com/en
and Papworth (SAB at a discount) http://www.papworthtravelgoods.co.uk/

I have just taken delivery of my Papworth attache case in London Tan bridle leather - superb! Exactly as you say, Swaine Adeney at much reduced prices. Would love to make it to the factory shop some time! Thanks for the advice.