The Sling lying on concrete with its leather strap and stainless steel clips in sunlight

Our Materials

Full grain vegetable-tanned leather, 316 stainless steel, YKK Excella zips and cotton twill.

Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium tag hanging from The Briefcase, beside the debossed James Redwood logo

Custom Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather

Our custom, full grain leather is vegetable tanned in Tuscany, Italy.

Developed jointly with MPG Conceria, our leather meets the exacting quality standards of the Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium and holds a Gold rating from the Leather Working Group for responsible leather production.

Close-up of The Briefcase stainless steel shoulder strap clip engraved with James Redwood

Signature Stainless Steel Hardware

Our hardware is custom-made to our specification from corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel and load-tested to carry up to 100kg, giving it the strength for decades of daily use.

Each piece is polished by hand for a smooth, refined finish. Engraved detailing completes the design, while protective feet help keep the leather raised from abrasive surfaces.

Close-up of The Briefcase twin zip pulls and debossed James Redwood logo in brown leather

Japanese YKK Excella Zippers

We use Excella, YKK’s highest-grade metal zipper, engineered for exceptional smoothness and long-term reliability.

Each tooth is individually polished for a refined finish and precise glide, while YKK’s Japanese engineering and rigorous durability testing help ensure dependable performance through decades of daily use.

The Briefcase interior pockets holding a leather card case, passport and sunglasses

Natural Cotton Twill Lining

The interior is lined in 100% cotton twill, chosen over synthetic fabrics for its natural softness, breathability and substantial weight.

The cotton gives the lining a soft, comfortable hand, while the twill weave adds structure and abrasion resistance for the demands of daily use.

Rated 4.8/5 from 1,637 reviews

  • “Let me state this: After your demise, your children will fight over who gets this bag.”
    Jesse S. Hernando, USVerified buyer
  • “My grandson will truly have this bag for life. It’s the high-end quality I hoped for when I ordered.”
    James K. Maryland, USVerified buyer
  • “Something worth keeping forever & creating an heirloom from. Full of decades of adventure, stories, and memories.”
    Jeffery I. Endicott, USVerified buyer

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50,000+ Heirloom Bags Shipped

From the first day in a new role to the daily commute or a weekend away, more than 50,000 lawyers, bankers and executives have trusted our leather bags to carry them with quiet confidence.

Rated 4.8/5 across more than 1,500 verified reviews, each piece combines timeless design with true world class materials and heirloom craftsmanship.

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