With college graduation season very soon to be upon us, here are commencement gifts that will truly commemorate the achievement of your loved one…
The beauty of a quality Italian leather briefcase as a commencement present is that it will last years of use. We offer a 25 year warranty with each of our briefcases, purses, luggage bags, and accessories to reflect the skill of our artisans. This means that a graduation briefcase will span for a significant proportion of your loved one’s career – the leather developing a unique patina with use. Therefore, with the longevity of our briefcases guaranteed, a classic design ensures that it remains a timeless business accessory.
The Lorenzo, for example, is an apt choice with its smart envelope opening. This slimline briefcase is ideal for the daily essentials and works well with both a suit or more feminine attire. Otherwise, the Calvino business bag is a sleek option. Our signature Italian leather is handcrafted into a relaxed classic design with an external slip pocket, quilted laptop pocket and interior organisational compartments. Both of these traditional briefcases remain youthful in their appearance and yet, will age well with their owner.
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It is very thoughtful to gift a briefcase to your loved one for their graduation that will help them to establish their career. Therefore, a briefcase designed for a particular profession is ideal if they are soon to become a physician or lawyer for example.
For a future physician, that has made their way through med school, the Donnini medical bag is the perfect gift. The small version is a compact medical bag with a lockable catch and a single compartment. It has a truly classic design with a single carry handle just like the larger Donnini. This one also features a zipped bottom which can accommodate work equipment or a change of uniform. It is a smart addition to the busy daily life of a recently graduated medical student.
If, however, your loved one will instead be pursuing a career in law then the Basilio briefcase has been designed to fulfill their daily requirements. Handcrafted in Italy from the finest durable leather, this briefcase boasts a structured exterior which opens to reveal a two-sectioned compartment, ideal for segmenting files and documents. Thus, the Basilio is designed to be treasured for many more years to come. Such a gift would inevitably highlight how proud you are that they are pursuing this future career.
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Though a classic briefcase is a timeless option, sometimes a more contemporary choice may be more appropriate for a graduate. The following designs take traditional principles of Italian artistry and marry them with a more contemporary aesthetic – perfect for the modern professional.
For Him
If your loved one is a keen cyclist or simply prefers modern designs, then the Micheli briefcase backpack is a smart choice. This unique leather briefcase has an adjustable webbing detailed backpack strap which means that it can be worn either on the back or carried by your side. Internally there is a quilted pocket for a 16” laptop and an organisation panel for daily essentials. It is, however, the versatility of this briefcase backpack that makes the Micheli a contemporary choice for a graduate.
The Battista meanwhile is an alternative to a classic briefcase too. This satchel business bag features an unusual snap button closure which opens to reveal two compartments. Large enough to accommodate documents or a slim laptop, this Italian leather satchel briefcase also includes an adjustable shoulder strap for ease whilst carrying. It is a briefcase built for modern life.
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For Her
For her, a feminine design that combines practicality with a sleek aesthetic is ideal. The Fabia laptop purse for example has the appearance of a large tote bag and yet, includes a quilted section for a 15” laptop. There are also several other internal compartments for your daily necessities, one of which is a large zipped central section. The Fabia is then finished with two durable shoulder straps (drop length 21 cm) that mean that this laptop purse can be worn neatly over the shoulder. It is a popular design that oozes elegance and professionalism.
Likewise, the Fiorella ladies work bag blends modern functionality with a simple aesthetic. Available in our signature Classico leather and our more unique faux crocodile leather, this laptop bag is an essential in any work wardrobe. The wide zip opening reveals a padded laptop sleeve, two large compartments with a central zipped section and slots for business cards, pens and a phone. Distinctly practical, the Fiorella is sure to be a gift appreciated on a daily basis as it reflects the beginning of a long career in the modern world.
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Furthermore, a smaller business accessory is another way of proving how proud you are of your loved one’s college graduation. Alongside a briefcase to last a career, it is important to invest in those other pieces which are essential for office life. The Dimaro document case for example makes the right impression on the daily commute, in their office and tucked under the arm as they walk between meetings. The sleek design opens to a sleeve with an A4 writing pad to the right and an organiser panel for pens, business cards and loose documents to the left. As such, this Italian leather business folder effortlessly ensures an air of professionalism.
Similarly, the Mozzano A5 notebook guarantees an organised start to their career. This small leather padfolio features an A5 notepad and multiple slots for business and credit cards. Handcrafted from the finest Italian leather, our Tuscan artisans handcraft each of these business accessories to last years of daily use. Moreover, as the vegetable-tanned leather is not chemically sealed, it will develop a unique patina over time – improving the Dimaro and Mozzano with wear.
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The final flourish to any graduation present is personalization. Our experienced embossing service can emboss your loved one’s initials in one of four colored foil finishes – silver, gold, copper or blind. Using heat, the letters are then stamped into the leather. This will make your commencement gift completely bespoke – something truly to be treasured.
