Minimalist Briefcase

£440 GBP

Taxes included.

ColorBlack

Designed with British-dyed cotton canvas, full-grain Italian vegetable-tanned leather, and finished with solid brass hardware, The Minimalist is the refined briefcase for those who travel light but work smart. Slim and structured, it keeps your devices protected and your daily essentials neatly in place – all without unnecessary bulk.

Made for modern professionals on the move, it features a removable strap for hands-free flexibility, a discreet external pocket for quick-access items, and twin pen holders to keep ideas flowing – all wrapped in timeless, understated style.

Key elements

Classic Twin Pen Holders

Keep your favourite pens or stylus right where you need them, elegantly secured in leather loops.

Removable Strap

Made from British parachute-strength cotton webbing, this adjustable strap allows for crossbody or shoulder carry when needed.

External Back Pocket

A low-profile pocket designed for quick access to travel essentials like passports, tickets, or a phone.

Padded Laptop Sleeve

A cushioned compartment to protect your device while maintaining the bag’s slim profile.

• British-dyed cotton canvas
• Full-grain Italian vegetable-tanned leather
• Solid British brass fittings
• Lifetime-guaranteed brass zips
• Removable British parachute-strength cotton shuttle-loom webbing strap
• One external pocket for quick-access essentials
• Two internal work pockets – one padded for a laptop, one for paperwork
• Two internal patch pockets
• Two pen holders
• Dimensions:
– Width: 41 cm / 16 inches
– Height: 30.5 cm / 12 inches
– Depth: 8.5 cm / 3.25 inches
• Weight: 1 kg

Optional personalisation - Initials will be embossed onto one of our signature Leather ovals in capitals (e.g. 'hjp' will appear as 'HJP') and placed centrally on either the front or back of your bag - the choice is yours. For bespoke enquiries please leave a note at checkout, email us or call to enquire.
We make Bags for Life
Making products that stand the test of time is a key part of our sustainability thinking at Chapman. You don’t get bored of something timeless, in fact you love it so much you to want to keep using it. And when your bag needs a bit more TLC than that? Well if we can, we’ll mend your bag for you, so it can go one being timeless for years to come. That’s the kind of recycling we like to see.

As craftspeople we never stop learning, we are always honing our skills and improving our products, and in the same way, we will continually look for more sustainable materials and ways of working so that we can tread more lightly in our world.
SHIPPING

At Chapman Bags, we handcraft all our products with care and attention to detail. As we intentionally hold low volumes of finished stock, most orders are made to order, allowing us to offer unique, high-quality items made just for you.

In-Stock Items:

If your item is in stock and you place an order Monday to Thursday before 1pm, we will ship it the following day.
Orders placed after 1pm Thursday through Sunday will be processed on Monday for next-day delivery.
Made-to-Order or Personalised Items:

Items that are not in stock, made to order, or personalised can take up to 10 working days to ship. We will keep you updated throughout the process.
Delivery Time:

UK – Free next day delivery when placing an order before 1pm (Monday – Thursday)
EU - Most deliveries take 2-3 working days to arrive from dispatch (cost calculated at checkout)
All other Countries items should arrive within a week of dispatch (cost calculated at checkout)

Returns

We’ll refund any purchase within 30 days of purchase as long as your purchase is returned to us in its original sale condition and original packaging.

We are unable to refund purchases of bespoke or personalised items.

However, in the very unlikely event that there is a manufacturing defect, and your bag lets you and us down, we will of course repair or replace the item with no questions asked. There is no time limit on this promise.
Our workshop sits on Tannery Road in Carlisle, a name that hints at the rich heritage of leatherworking in this quiet corner of Cumbria. That legacy is woven into everything we do.

Craftsmanship takes time. It takes years to master the skills needed to create something truly timeless. And the result? A piece you don’t grow tired of, something you grow attached to. You use it, you rely on it, and you come to love it more with every passing year.

• British-dyed cotton canvas
• Full-grain Italian vegetable-tanned leather
• Solid British brass fittings
• Lifetime-guaranteed brass zips
• Removable British parachute-strength cotton shuttle-loom webbing strap
• One external pocket for quick-access essentials
• Two internal work pockets – one padded for a laptop, one for paperwork
• Two internal patch pockets
• Two pen holders
• Dimensions:
– Width: 41 cm / 16 inches
– Height: 30.5 cm / 12 inches
– Depth: 8.5 cm / 3.25 inches
• Weight: 1 kg

Optional personalisation - Initials will be embossed onto one of our signature Leather ovals in capitals (e.g. 'hjp' will appear as 'HJP') and placed centrally on either the front or back of your bag - the choice is yours. For bespoke enquiries please leave a note at checkout, email us or call to enquire.
We make Bags for Life
Making products that stand the test of time is a key part of our sustainability thinking at Chapman. You don’t get bored of something timeless, in fact you love it so much you to want to keep using it. And when your bag needs a bit more TLC than that? Well if we can, we’ll mend your bag for you, so it can go one being timeless for years to come. That’s the kind of recycling we like to see.

As craftspeople we never stop learning, we are always honing our skills and improving our products, and in the same way, we will continually look for more sustainable materials and ways of working so that we can tread more lightly in our world.
SHIPPING

At Chapman Bags, we handcraft all our products with care and attention to detail. As we intentionally hold low volumes of finished stock, most orders are made to order, allowing us to offer unique, high-quality items made just for you.

In-Stock Items:

If your item is in stock and you place an order Monday to Thursday before 1pm, we will ship it the following day.
Orders placed after 1pm Thursday through Sunday will be processed on Monday for next-day delivery.
Made-to-Order or Personalised Items:

Items that are not in stock, made to order, or personalised can take up to 10 working days to ship. We will keep you updated throughout the process.
Delivery Time:

UK – Free next day delivery when placing an order before 1pm (Monday – Thursday)
EU - Most deliveries take 2-3 working days to arrive from dispatch (cost calculated at checkout)
All other Countries items should arrive within a week of dispatch (cost calculated at checkout)

Returns

We’ll refund any purchase within 30 days of purchase as long as your purchase is returned to us in its original sale condition and original packaging.

We are unable to refund purchases of bespoke or personalised items.

However, in the very unlikely event that there is a manufacturing defect, and your bag lets you and us down, we will of course repair or replace the item with no questions asked. There is no time limit on this promise.
Our workshop sits on Tannery Road in Carlisle, a name that hints at the rich heritage of leatherworking in this quiet corner of Cumbria. That legacy is woven into everything we do.

Craftsmanship takes time. It takes years to master the skills needed to create something truly timeless. And the result? A piece you don’t grow tired of, something you grow attached to. You use it, you rely on it, and you come to love it more with every passing year.

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