Despite its rich history, I've never been able to relate well to Louis Vuitton. I find their products too rigid and structured.

But the Huron (nowadays even men's bags have names) - a double-handle briefcase from the Utah collection - will make an excellent replacement for my Dunhill Cricket briefcase, which has served me for the past 3 years.

Huron's hand-grained calf leather, complemented with aged bass hardware, has a nice, vintage look. And although it doesn't have a protective compartment for my laptop, its main compartment does hold a laptop well.

Buy it online for $1,840 at eLuxury.