The Modern Professional’s Guide To The Briefcase

The briefcase, as traditionally envisioned, that box-shaped briefcase with a gold key that holds important documents and, most likely, your sandwiches, feels like it's part of a bygone time. The paperwork itself is increasingly becoming a part of history, making it almost the kind of executive job that allows you to move up the corporate ladder. In fact, perhaps the most famous briefcase is the red briefcase used by ministers, in particular the chancellor to carry the new budget, more symbolically than in reality, and even this has been put in the spotlight: retirement in 2010.  healthnutritionhints

Gladstone introduced it, but even in the 19th century,

 commentators suggested that it was more of a stage accessory than an actual accessory, something to open and close for a theatrical flair. Not a lost idea for Hollywood, of course: how many times has the reveal of those carefully washed banknote corners been preceded by the snapping of the briefcase clasps? Also, its closure suggests closing the doors. It was your chance. You missed out. These same commentators called the prime minister a "very Pandora's box" - opening it was something to be very careful about. techgeeksblogger

Of course, the briefcase finds its heritage in men's bags in general,

at a time when men carried bags and the "men's bag" was not so pejorative; It was in medieval times, before the invention of the pocket, that you needed something to carry your personal effects. Its most recent ancestry dates back to the 18th century and to the needs of administrators, whether they are members of an ambassador's staff, hence case-aggregate, or the legal profession. The clerks asked the saddlers to present something safe and rigid to wear their underwear, that is, their legal documents, not their underwear.

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But that's precisely the kind of thing one might find in a job board these days; with increasingly casual outfits, and the breaking of dress codes in the workplace in particular, and with more active lives in which work and leisure hours overlap and become confused, the towel, if we can still call it thus, it had to drastically evolve towards something stronger, more portable, smoother and more versatile.

That's not to say that the traditional briefcase is not yet available: the best ones are still made as they were two centuries ago, stretching and sewing leather over a hinged wooden frame, secured with clip fasteners and can be a combination lock. In essence, it is built like a small portable safe.  techiescity

While this construction is difficult to judge from the outside, the best classic cases can still be judged by the quality of the materials. Look for the shine and thickness of the leather; for brass "hardware" (perhaps with a more minimalist bronze finish); check the tightness of the hinges and the safe action of the locks; for additional reinforcement at stress points; and ergonomic interior design. For the latter, there is no definite good or bad, only what best suits what you need to transport: check that the different compartments are varied enough for your specific needs.  hollyhealthfitness

Alfred Dunhill Traditional Briefcase

In fact, the right briefcases mostly survive as examples of dying gear (so expect to pay more for it), intended primarily for men of a certain status, who don't ride a bike, need to bring a change of clothes or need to be conservative enough. for their work, either in regular board-level meetings or by sending / saving them from the gallows to court. Look around you and it's remarkable how few briefcases of the type that would have been common in the 1950s are in use now, replaced by often still sober but more utilitarian alternatives that can be worn over the shoulder, face the elements, protect your content, carry everything you need for the whole day and keep an eye on the room in any environment.  healthbeautystudio

Again, compartment and capacity issues should be tailored to the individual, but at the very least, favor padded sections for laptops and the like that can be easily accessed without opening the main compartment. Fabric is actually a more practical option than leather.