Finding a good laptop bag is a never ending search. In the latest chapter of our quest we found the Mrs Moore and Mr Miller bags from German boutique Aunts & Uncles.  We are very much in favor of a decidedly retro look for transporting our technology. The classic look of waxed leather looks decidedly cooler after a few good nicks and scratches, so this bag may outlast your next three laptops. While black canvas and zippers have certainly had their day, we think it may be time for technology to stop looking so futuristic.

You can pick one up from Mooncruise Gallery.

Modeled after a French vintage bag, the Billy Kirk Bike Frame Bag is the essential accessory for today’s savvy cyclist. Wax cord stitching and collar button closures accent the leather body of this beautiful bag. With pieces hand crafted by the skilled hands of Amish leather workers, Billy Kirk maintains the utmost quality and durability.

Let’s say you have two grand to spend on a computer. You could shoot the whole wad on a macbook pro or you could do the responsible thing and buy a thousand dollar 14″ macbook and this bag (made to hold a 14″ laptop – that’s fate my friends). Laptops may depreciate, but everyone appreciates Italian leather bags. Black leather with silver hardware. Made in Italy. You can order it here.

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Here’s a bag sure to put a spring in your step. Made of kangaroo leather, think of it as a personal kangaroo pouch. Referencing a Caribbean island, Soana collection is available in grey (shown left) or brown (shown right). Kangaroo leather, Damier nylon lining, polished brass. Features zippered closure, inside patch pocket, and cell phone compartment. Size: 13″ x 15.5″ x 4.7″ You can find it here for $1860.

While it’s hard to gauge from the picture, this duffle is well made and goes for a relatively reasonable $700. Keep in mind that that’s less than half what you’d pay for a similar quality bag by the standard list of names. This is the kind of bag which hits its prime after about ten years of abuse.

Center zip duffle in milled and slightly plated soft vacchetta leather. Antique brass hardware. Adjustable/removable leather shoulder strap. Large interior zip compartment lined in canvas. Imported. 20″W x 12″H x 10″D. You can order it from the Cole Haan site.

While the search for a great men’s shoulder bag will continue indefinitely, the Billy Kirk Shoulder Satchel is definately in the running for top 10. Simplicity is it’s biggest draw. It’s masculine, a must for any man willing to carry what is essentially a purse, and minimal. There’s no glaring logo or overly flashy hardware, just a simple design intriguing enough that other men just might ask you where you bought it, which you can do right here.

This mens’ bag is only gonna look better with wear. 12″ High x 20″ Long x 10″ Deep. Available in Dark Brown Bridle Leather or Cognac Pebble Grain color. A sweet bag and hard to beat for the price. You can order it here for $650.

Whether you’re flying to NYC for New Year’s or simply stepping off an elevator, this men’s bag says volumes at just a glance. The zip duffel bag comes with shoulder strap and oversized top handles. Leather. Made in Italy. Find it here for $525.

This leather case by Valextra is of unparalleled quality. With a bag this nice you may actually look forward to business meetings. Remember, the first half of success is content and the second half is how you present it. Comes with a removable document holder. For more information visit the Valextra website.