$9,920
H 11.25 in W 2 in L 14.75 in
Chanel Classic Flap Portfolio Caviar Briefcase Black Leather Laptop Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Flap Portfolio Caviar Briefcase Black Leather Laptop Bag Gold tone hardware Black
Dolce & Gabbana Textured Lurex and Caiman Leather Briefcase Bag Black Gold
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Erkrath, DE
- Textured document holder bag / briefcase made of Lurex and Caiman Leather with a key lock by
CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Gold CC Briefcase Travel Business Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1996 Collection Caviar Leather Gold Hardware Includes Authenticity
Fendi Black Gold Epi Leather Briefcase
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi hard case briefcase in mint condition. Black epi leather and gold tone hardware. Interior
Chanel Black Briefcase
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Black Briefcase. Large size. Black lambskin leather. Gold hardware. Rare and collectible
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W 11 in D 2 in L 14.5 in
1980s Paloma Picasso Black Patterned Leather and Gold Hardware Briefcase
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely stunning 1980s Paloma Picasso top handle black patterned leather briefcase. Gold tone
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H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 4 in
GUCCI Black Genuine Lizard Leather Jewelry Briefcase Travel Case Attache NOS
Located in Thiensville, WI
Gucci black lizard leather jewelry briefcase. Black lizard leather handle. Gold tone signature
Chanel Vintage Quilted CC Briefcase Black Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
. Serial number is blur. DETAILS Chanel Briefcase Single flap lambskin leather Black color exterior
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H 15.75 in W 16.74 in D 3.55 in
Vintage 20th Century Hermès Hard Sided Black Leather Briefcase c.1990
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful 20th Century Hermès briefcase. It is crafted from luxurious black leather and comes
Gold Plate
Louis Vuitton Black Leather Briefcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Louis Vuitton Black Leather Briefcase with material leather, gold-tone hardware, tan vachetta
Chanel vintage Briefcase in black grained leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Elegant Chanel Vintage Black Grained Leather Briefcase, Gold Metal hardware, black grained leather
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H 11 in W 15 in D 2 in
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Gold Hardware Top Handle Attache Briefcase Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
briefcase featuring gold hardware. Includes original Chanel accessories. Priced to sell. It will not
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H 12 in W 16 in D 2.5 in
Louis Vuitton Black Leather Gold Hardware Men's Laptop Carryall Briefcase Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Gold hardware Zipper closure Made in France Handle drop 5
Amazing Chanel vintage Briefcase in black caviar leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Classy Chanel Briefcase in black caviar quilted leather, gold-plated metal hardware, a simple
Amazing Chanel vintage Briefcase in black caviar leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Classy Chanel Briefcase in black caviar quilted leather, gold-plated metal hardware, a simple
Classy Louis Vuitton "Ambassadeur" Briefcase in black epi leather, GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Classy Louis Vuitton Ambassador briefcase in black epi leather, gold metal hardware, simple black
Classy Louis Vuitton "Ambassadeur" Briefcase in black epi leather, GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Classy Louis Vuitton Ambassador briefcase in black epi leather, gold metal hardware, simple black
Hermès Sac à dépêches briefcase in black Fjord leather with silver hardware
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Very chic Hermès Briefcase Bag in black Fjord leather, gold-tone metal trim, simple black leather
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H 11.82 in D 2.37 in L 14.57 in
Classy Chanel vintage Briefcase in black quilted lambskin leather, GHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Classy Chanel Briefcase in black quilted lambskin leather, gold metal hardware, a simple black
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H 11 in W 15 in D 1.5 in
CHANEL Vintage 1990's Brown / Gold Caviar Leather Briefcase 'Chanel' Clasp
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - Vintage 1990's Brown / Gold Caviar Leather Briefcase 'Chanel' Clasp Description From the
Cartier Burgundy Red Leather Gold Men's Attache Flap Briefcase with Key
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES INCREDIBLE price reduction for a limited time only! Leather Gold tone
Hermes Leather Two Tone Gold Lock Men's Women's Top Handle Business Briefcase
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Leather Two Tone Gold Lock Men's Women's Top Handle Business Briefcase Leather Gold
CHANEL CC Purple Caviar Leather Gold Hardware Top Handle Travel Briefcase Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1997 Collection Caviar Leather Leather Lining Gold Tone Hardware
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H 11 in W 15 in D 2 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Gold Slide Lock Men's Briefcase Attache Business Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Taiga leather Gold hardware Slide lock closure Made in France Date code
Louis Vuitton Satchel in brown Taïga leather and gold hardware
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Very Chic Louis Vuitton brown Taiga leather bag, gold metal hardware, Removable Brown Leather
Louis Vuitton "Laguito" Satchel in grey Taïga leather and silver hardware
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
The very Elegant Louis Vuitton Laguito briefcase in black epi leather, gold-tone metal hardware
Chanel XL Maxi Briefcase- Patent Leather Black Bag CC Gold Flap Jumbo Turnlock
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Maxi Patent Briefcase Bag Color: Black Material: Patent Leather
Gucci Brown Leather Gold Top Handle Men's Women's Travel Briefcase Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci Brown Leather Gold Top Handle Men's Women's Travel Briefcase Bag Leather Gold tone hardware
New Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Silk Fully Beaded Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Fully Beaded Silk Dress Gown Designer size 42 ( run smaller - measurements provided ) 100% Silk Wisteria Purple Dress with Tulle Fully Embellished Ove...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag Rouge Exotic in rare coveted Lizard. A gorgeous strawberry red that is neutral and perfect for year round wear. A glorious po...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, front fur hook closures and is li...
$4,356
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim bra top and mini shorts with cream lace fastenings. Spring-Summer 1991
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
New Roberto Cavalli New Beaded Sequins Mini Corset Cocktail Silk Dress It 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress Designer size 40 - US 4 Corset style, Blue and Black Sequins and Beads at front, 100% Silk, Fully Lined, Back Side Zipper. Measurements...
$35,393
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
John Galliano Burgundy Bias Cut Damask Dress & Shawl with Fringe, SS 1999 jo mo
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano evening ensemble from the Spring-Summer 1999 collection comprises a bias-cut floor-length dress with matching shawl, executed in deep burgundy damask with tonal fl...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Oversized Open Front Fringed Bouclé Coat, FW 2002
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Oversized open-front coat from Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 2002, shown as Look 2 on the runway and featured in the official advertising campaign photographed by Mario Testino. The...
F/W 2001 Bob Mackie 'Foreign Intrigue' Runway Beaded Purple Mini Slip Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Bob Mackie’s Fall/Winter 2001 'Foreign Intrigue' collection, this purple mini slip dress features intricate beadwork in swirling and diagonal patterns. The sheer base is adorned...
Christian Dior dress Winter 2008
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Silk bustier dress with drapery and printed with a flower pattern on a white background. Size 36FR indicated. 2008 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic d...
VERSACE Atelier A/W 2005 Black Leather Beaded Sequin Strapless Corset Dress
By Atelier Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Thiensville, WI
VERSACE Atelier A/W 2005 Black Leather Beaded Sequin Strapless Corset Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Versace Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005; Runway look #38 Style: Corset Dress Co...
Vintage c. 1986 Yves Saint Laurent Couture Crushed Velvet Numbered Dress Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Twinkly Anthracite Dress Gown C. 1986, Label N - 60253 Can be Used in 2 Different Ways Because of Snaps Crushed Twinkly Anthracite Velvet wit...
Vintage and designer briefcases and attachés are the most common varieties of personal luggage. Whether you’re commuting daily or working from home more often and occasionally heading into the city for meetings, a briefcase or slim attaché case can be a fashionable and functional accessory when you’re on the go.
So, what is the difference between a briefcase and an attaché?
The difference is subtle. It depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re not eyeing a vintage tote bag or messenger bag because your needs are a bit more specific, one of these items may be for you.
The term “briefcase” emerged from the legal field because lawyers typically carried their briefs to court in leather cases. Briefcases are usually flat and rectangular and are outfitted with a lock to protect the contents. They may feature a sleeve or large exterior pocket for easy accessibility. Today, briefcases aren’t crafted only from leather; they are made in a wide variety of materials such as vinyl, metal and durable fabric.
The attaché — technically a type of slim, small briefcase — is a portable box-shaped case that opens into two separate compartments. A briefcase, on the other hand, will usually open into one main compartment. An attaché is also often expected to operate on a hinged metal frame. Originally, attachés were ideal for carrying important documents and papers to and from offices. In French, the original use for the term “attaché” was to refer to a member of an ambassador’s staff, specifically an administrative employee who transported documents to and fro in a slender case.
While you could potentially use the two interchangeably, venturesome designers over the years have sought to improve both briefcases and attachés. Legendary luxury houses such as Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel offer distinguished and stylish but highly practical versions of these accessories. The briefcases and attachés of today feature leather trim and other decorative exterior embellishments, gold hardware and spacious interiors. They come in a range of shapes, sizes and colors to fit the needs of their fussy owners.
The collection of vintage and designer briefcases and attachés on 1stDibs has everything from rugged leather cases to understated canvas accessories that are perfect for the morning commute. Find yours today.
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