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A modern soft briefcase, the Calvino Italian leather business bag is handcrafted for the contemporary gentleman with traditional taste….
– Wide three sided zip opening
– Quilted pocket for 15 inch Macbook/laptop
– Interior organisational compartments
– Internal zipped pocket
– Large external slip pocket
– Includes detachable, adjustable shoulder strap
– Dimensions: 15.9 x 11.6 x 3.5 inches (width, height, depth)
– Weight: 1.1 kg
Distinctly modern for the daily life of the contemporary professional, the Calvino business bag is a business essential. The design itself is simple so as to allow the Calvino to adapt to any attire – be that traditional tailoring or a smart/casual dress code. It is effortlessly sleek due to its simple look, featuring only a large slip pocket to the exterior fastened by a magnetic closure.
The functional and modern three-sided zip fastening then opens to a spacious single compartment with plenty of space for your daily essentials. For example, there is a padded slip pocket that will neatly fit your 15” laptop, two slip pockets that are ideal for your phone and keys and an internal zipped pocket to separate out any other necessities. There is then also room to accommodate documents and files in the main section. In essence, the Calvino business bag is all that you need on a day to day basis. Finished with two sturdy carry handles and a detachable/adjustable shoulder strap, this is a soft Italian leather briefcase designed for the modern entrepreneur.
Each Calvino is handcrafted in the heart of Italy by skilled artisans from the very finest full grain, vegetable-tanned leather. In the heart of the traditional Italian leather industry, their workmanship and the quality of the materials used ensure that this business bag will last throughout your career. In fact, each is accompanied by a 25 year warranty.
Importantly, full grain leather refers to the strongest layer of the cowhide – that is to say, the layer farthest away from the flesh. This means that the leather is both durable and highly attractive due to the close grain pattern. It truly celebrates the natural character of the hide.
In order to guarantee that the leather is as durable as possible, our full grain leather is also taken from the saddleback where the fibers are tightest. This is in contrast to the lower portion of the cow which produces poor quality leather, as the looser fibers that make up the hide can swell when wet and are often more marked and wrinkled. From the strongest part of the cow, and the strongest layer of the hide, our leathers boast undeniable quality which is crucial to ensure that the Calvino will last you many more years to come.
In order to celebrate the natural beauty of our full grain leather, it is then vegetable-tanned. As proud members of the Genuine Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium, we honor vegetable-tanning so as to to protect and celebrate this environmentally-friendly and traditional process that has been passed down the generations in Tuscany. It is still a way of life for many.
The process, after all, requires skill and patience, taking up to 40 days. This is slow and considered production at its very best. Dyes are extracted from bark including chestnut, quebracho and mimosa trees which results in a rich, warm finish. Moreover, as the leather is not chemically sealed, it will develop a unique patina over time. Patina is a desirable sheen that is cultivated through use and wear, mapping your career throughout the years. It is the hallmark of the finest quality.
Alongside our Classico leather, our faux crocodile Croco leather is put through one more process to reveal this timeless texture. The full grain, vegetable-tanned leather is heat-embossed with this mock croc print as the final touch before it is then handcrafted into a business bag to last throughout your career. It is ideal for the professional with individual style.
Therefore, for those searching for a more traditional look the Classico leather is ideal whilst the Croco is a firm-favorite of those with more unique style. Nevertheless, in order to ensure the longevity of both leathers, they are available in three classic tones: chestnut tan, dark chocolate brown and night black. Night black is certainly our smartest choice and is best paired with traditional tailoring. The chestnut tan, on the other hand, is the most modern which means that it works well with casual attire. In between these two, the dark chocolate brown leather is the most versatile, adapting to both smart and more casual looks.
The Calvino business bag lends itself to a more smart/casual look due to its modern, sleek design. As such, it combines beautifully with a smart blazer, a casual shirt in a soft color and relaxed chinos. Finished with a suede derby shoe to reflect the Calvino’s contemporary feel, this is professional dressing for the modern businessman.
