$26,990
H 10.63 in D 5.12 in L 13.78 in
Hermès 2013 Kelly Bag Ruby Red Togo Leather 35cm Women's Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Kelly Bag - Red - Togo Leather 35cm - New - NWOCTS 2409141505 Type : Hermes Kelly Base Size
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in D 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Hermès 2011 Birkin 30cm Pink Box Calf Leather Women's Handbag New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Inside Detail: N/A Base Size: 30cm Height: 22cm Depth: 16cm Weight: Material: Box Calf Leather Color
Salvatore Ferragamo Women's Black Leather Document File Briefcase
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in London, GB
designer resale item. Details Black Leather Large briefcase bag Embossed logo on front 1x Top
Louis Vuitton Women's Green Leather Epicea Taiga Robusto 1 Briefcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
scuff marks on this used Louis Vuitton designer resale item. Details Green Leather Medium
Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather Briefcase Satchel Bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Rome, Rome
MATERIAL: Leather COLOR: Black MODEL: Briefcase GENDER: Women, Men SIZE: Large Condition B :GOOD
Gucci Vintage Tan Leather Briefcase Work Business Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Gucci Vintage Tan Leather Briefcase Work Business Bag Material: Leather Color: Brown Model
Loewe Brown Textured Leather Briefcase Work Business Bag
By Loewe
Located in Rome, Rome
Loewe briefcase in brown textured leather. Sleek & elegant. Silver metal hardware. Single flat top
Etro Vintage Paisley Attache Hard Sided Bag
By Etro
Located in Rome, Rome
MATERIAL: Canvas, Leather COLOR: Brown MODEL: Briefcase GENDER: Women, Men SIZE: Large Condition
Bottega Veneta Vintage Brown Embossed Portfolio Work Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Rome, Rome
Details MATERIAL: Leather COLOR: Brown MODEL: Briefcase GENDER: Women, Men SIZE: Medium Condition
Cartier Burgundy Leather Gold Hardware Men's Women's Business Briefcase Bag
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather Gold tone hardware Leather hardware Flip lock closure Made in Italy Handle drop 2" Measures
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
Sold
H 11 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
Chanel Nude Tan Caviar Leather Quilted Men's Women's Briefcase Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Nude Tan Caviar Leather Quilted Men's Women's Briefcase Top Handle Bag Caviar Gold tone
Sold
H 11 in W 15.5 in D 4 in
Bottega Veneta Leather Men's Women's Unisex Business Attache Laptop Case Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather Metal hardware Made in Italy Handle drop 3" Measures 15.5" W x 11" H
Sold
H 11 in W 14 in D 3 in
Dolce & Gabbana New Ivory Cognac Leather Men's Women's Travel Business Case Tote
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Dolce & Gabbana New Ivory Cognac Leather Men's Women's Travel Business
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
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Men's Women's Attache Envelope Clutch Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Men's Women's Attache Envelope Clutch Bag in Box Leather Gold tone
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
Gucci Belted Cutout Backless Dress Gown
By Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Gucci Belted Cutout Backless Dress Gown IT 38 Gucci dress with cutout open back, belt accent at waist and concealed zip closure at back.
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
$4,943
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown Versace sleeveless gown featuring plunging neckline, beaded embellishments throughout, slit at high-low hem and concealed zip clo...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
Gianni Versace S/S 1995 Vintage Sheer Panels Silk Black Gown Evening Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace S/S 1995 Vintage Sheer Panels Silk Black Gown Evening Dress IT 38 Gianni Versace black silk evening dress featuring sheer crossover accents at bodice and concealed zi...
LOUIS VUITTON Collector Zippy Leather Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
LIMITED EDITION, Model from the Summer 2016 Collection, this LOUIS VUITTON wallet is in pink patent leather with red polka dots, lined with pink leather. The jewelry is palladium sil...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
Bob Mackie Orange & Black Beaded Tiger Print with Black Chiffon Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exotic evening gown from Bob Mackie. It is an orange and black long sleeve fitted gown with a tiger print beaded pattern, and a full and flowy chiffon skirt. Fully lined. ...
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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