Early Bird Gift Guide – The Gifts They’ll Treasure Forever

For the entrepreneur or established professional, a traditional and durable Italian leather briefcase is an essential. Each of our business collection is handcrafted in the heart of Tuscany by skilled artisans from the finest full grain, vegetable-tanned leather to last years of daily use. In fact, each briefcase is accompanied by a 25 year warranty as an honest reflection of our quality and craftsmanship, so that is lasts throughout their career.

One of our best sellers from the beginning of Maxwell-Scott is the Paolo 2-sectioned classic briefcase. This was the original briefcase that our CEO and Founder William Scott Forshaw built his business on. Understandably, it remains a firm favorite amongst businessmen. The design is distinctly simple with a single Alce lock that opens to two spacious sections with plenty of space for your loved one’s daily necessities. It will also fit a 16-inch laptop and A4 documents if required, alongside an organizer panel for mobile, cards and pens. Each Paolo classic Italian leather briefcase for men is then finished with a detachable/adjustable shoulder strap, two large external zipped pockets and a sturdy carry handle. This way, this will become a companion to be by their side for many more years to come. It is also available with three sections for those with more to carry day to day. Thus the Paolo classic briefcase offers distinct functionality, as well as a timeless aesthetic, for the modern gentleman.

A more modern option perhaps, if that better suits your loved one, is the Calvino business bag. Importantly, it adapts to every occasion as the contemporary design pairs well with both smart/casual attire and more traditional tailoring. On the exterior there is a large slip pocket, with a magnetic closure, and a floor-to-floor zip fastening to marry functionality with a sleek aesthetic. Inside, the Calvino quality business bag features a padded section for a 15-inch laptop, a spacious main section and interior organizational compartments. For added practicality, the Calvino Italian leather business bag is finished with two sturdy carry handles and a detachable/adjustable shoulder strap. As such, this is a timeless investment to be utilised effectively day after day. The Calvino is available in three classic tones: Chestnut Tan, Dark Chocolate Brown and Night Black. Plus, for a touch of individual style, the Calvino Croco is handcrafted from the finest faux crocodile leather – a new, timeless texture for the individual with their own style. Consequently, this is a business bag that is sure to be treasured for many more years to come, whatever the occasion or attire.

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Of course, a relaxed work bag is perfect for those who prefer a more casual look on a day to day basis. After all, this is a gift that can adapt to weekdays in the city and weekends away. There are also a few more options with brighter vibrant leathers and soft matte alternatives.

The Santino medium shoulder bag, for instance, is handcrafted from our modern soft grain leather. This is a contemporary choice as the butter-soft leather had a matte, relaxed finish. This means that the Santino is appropriate for smart/casual office attire as well as more casual weekend wear due to the timeless neutral tone. After all, the Santino soft grain medium messenger bag itself is a classic design. It features an external zipped pocket for all of those pieces that they need easy access to, a sturdy nylon webbing shoulder strap and a zip closure. Within its spacious cotton-lined interior then, the Santino can accommodate all that your loved one may need on a daily basis, including a zip pocket and two slip pockets to separate out essentials. It is the work bag for the modern gentleman.

For her, the Rivara Italian leather large work tote bag is the modern way to brighten all work attire. In this vibrant petrol hue, the Rivara marries all that a modern professional may require for busy daily life. It is effortlessly versatile. Two long shoulder straps, each with a 36cm drop, mean that this quality women’s work tote bag can be carried in comfort around the city. It boasts two main compartments – one zipped, one magnetic closure – which are lined in durable pure cotton. Inside, there is also a small internal zipped pocket to separate out necessities. Consequently, the Rivara women’s work tote in petrol embodies distinct functionality, sleek design and vivid color. It is bound to become an everyday favorite of your loved one.

A purse is, like many gifts such as fragrance, a highly personal choice. That is why it is best to invest in a purse for your loved one that embraces timeless design principles and traditional craftsmanship. Each of our women’s handcrafted purses is made in the heart of Italy by skilled artisans with a vast knowledge of traditional workmanship.

For example, the Perano luxury chain crossbody is a contemporary take on craftsmanship. Despite its being one of the central pieces to our women’s latest collection, it is a timeless piece. Each is handcrafted in the heart of Italy from matte bridle leather and finished with a brushed metal chain interwoven with leather. This smart chain strap is particularly adaptable as it can be worn at two lengths depending on the occasion – either as a single long strap or two shorter straps over the shoulder. The quality chain crossbody purse is fastened with a Maxwell-Scott press stud that opens to a single main cotton-lined compartment, including a slip pocket. Therefore, there is plenty of space for your loved one’s necessities. As it effortlessly transitions from day to night, the Perano is sure to be adored.

The Lucca Italian leather classic crossbody, on the other hand, marries a sleek look with the highest quality full grain, vegetable-tanned leather. This ensures a more traditional finish and, as the vegetable-tanned leather is not chemically sealed, it will develop a stunning patina over time. This way it will create a purse completely unique to your loved one. It is also particularly apt if they prefer a more casual look. The design itself is simple as a magnetized flap opens to reveal a two-sectioned cotton-lined interior. Internally, there is also a slip pocket and a zipped pocket which provide plenty of space for daily necessities. Finished with a shoulder strap to wear the Lucca comfortably across the body, the Lucca quality women’s crossbody purse is the ideal investment gift for days spent running errands in the city and weekend escapes to the countryside.

For the frequent flyer in your life, an Italian leather travel accessory will become a constant reminder of your love – wherever they may be. After all, as each is handcrafted from the finest Italian leather, these are pieces which will be treasured for a lifetime developing a unique patina over time.

In order to ensure organized travel time after time, the Torrino travel document wallet is essential. It is the smart way to carry up to four passports, plane tickets and any further documentation in the three internal compartments. Secured by two press studs and finished with a large slip pocket on its reverse, the Torrino is highly practical for the jet-setter. It also makes the perfect couple/family gift as our bespoke embossing service can personalize it with their name (eg ‘The Maxwell-Scotts’) or a sentimental date – of course, for free throughout October with our Early Bird offer.

Likewise, for her, the Chia Italian leather make-up bag is a travel accessory that your loved one will treasure for many more years to come. It is available in a range of five colors from more traditional chestnut brown to vibrant hot pink. As such, the Chia can be adapted to your loved one’s personal style so that it is truly adored. The design celebrates the natural beauty of the leather with a sleek look, finished with a zip closure, that opens to a spacious cotton-lined compartment. It is even small enough to be slipped into a work bag such as our new women’s business collection as well to accommodate make-up and cosmetic essentials in style day to day.  With this, it will add a touch of luxury to your loved one’s everyday routine wherever they may be in the world.

Every gentleman needs a quality men’s Italian leather wallet. As an accessory that never goes out of style and will always remain a daily essential, a classic bifold wallet is a gift to be treasured for many more years to come.

A firm favorite is the Vittore Italian leather bifold card wallet due to its classic design. With six credit card slots, two hidden slip pockets and a cotton-lined section suitable for notes and receipts, the Vittore holds all that he might require on a daily basis. Nevertheless, this luxury Italian leather bifold wallet for men will remain slim enough to be slipped into a pocket without adding any extra bulk. In order to choose the wallet that is completely right for your loved one, the Vittore is also available in our faux crocodile leather and our soft grain for those who prefer a less traditional aesthetic. Whichever one you choose for your loved one, this is a gift to last a lifetime.

Moreover, the only way in which the Ticciano leather bifold wallet differs is with the added coin pouch. With this, there are three credit card slots to the left as you open the wallet and an expandable coin pocket to the right. There is then a hidden slip pocket and a cotton-lined section for notes and receipts. This way it is ideal if your loved one prefers to carry a few coins. Available again in our mock crocodile and soft grain leather for the modern gentleman, the Ticciano Italian leather bifold wallet with coin section is the ideal gift to be treasured for a lifetime. Plus, when personalized and gift wrapped with our Early Bird offer, it is sure to make the right impression on Christmas morning too.