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Frost River Bags Review: Waxed Canvas Correspondent Brief Tested

I'm going to share my experience with the Frost River Correspondent Brief, a handy, medium-sized waxed canvas and leather briefcase made in the USA. Waxed

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Bleu de Chauffe: How They Make the French Leather Bags American Men Love

AVEYRON, SOUTHERN FRANCE: Today, I've parachuted into Saint Georges de Luzençon (population: 1,584) to explore Bleu de Chauffe, the French men's leather bag

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Bleu de Chauffe Postman Bag: A 2-Year Review

The right messenger bag can be the perfect complement to a suit or a more casual outfit, but striking the balance of versatility and — I'll just say it —

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Ranking Clothes Hangers from $1 to $1,620

London, United Kingdom You might not have thought that ‘luxury clothes hanger dealer’ is a job that exists, but a few weeks ago I happened to meet Mr. William

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A 2-Year Goruck GR1 Review (and Why the Huckberry Collab Is Better)

This may look like a backpack, and it is in fact a backpack, but it’s also a sneaky fitness tool that just might change the way you work out. For us

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Review: Why Frank Clegg’s Briefcase Costs So Much

If you’re on the hunt for the best American-made leather briefcase, one company appears in your search again and again: Frank Clegg Leatherworks. I can

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Thursday Commuter Bag Review: A Solid Casual to Business Casual Briefcase

Thursday Boot Company positions itself as the value boot brand and is something of a New York City cultural export, meeting the footwear demands of the

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Satchel & Page Padfolio Review: Classic Minimalism With a Modern Twist

The New York-based brand Satchel & Page specializes in making high-quality leather goods for men with an emphasis on minimalism, timelessness, and

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Satchel & Page Belt Review: 3 Years With Both Belts

It's just a belt. Until it breaks. When I needed a new belt, I followed advice from fellow Stridewise writer Daniel Pati, who wrote an essay about the

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How to Buy a Leather Briefcase: The Ultimate Guide

Learning how to buy a leather briefcase is tough. You need to consider the type of leather, components, lining, style, budget, and much more. There are so

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11 Best Leather Briefcases for Men in 2025: High-End, Budget, Vintage, and More

Looking for the perfect leather briefcase? Excellent. A great-looking briefcase signifies that you take your job seriously, whether you're entry-level or

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Satchel & Page Counselor Review (2 years) | The Best Briefcase Leather You’ll Find

Satchel & Page is a direct-to-consumer online company specializing in crafting high-quality leather goods for men, focusing on bags. (Though their jackets

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The Benefits of Boot Kilties (False Tongues) and How to Use Them

A kiltie is a false tongue that protects the softest part of your boot, improves fit for certain feet (and certain boots), and helps to add a pop of style to

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The Rugged Romance of the Saddleback Flight Bag (Review)

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Workshop Visit: How Frank Clegg Makes America’s Most Premium Briefcase

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Benu Brown Orchid Pen Review | Like Writing With a Magic Wand

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How to Buy Your First Fountain Pen | A Step-By-Step Guide to the Best Brands

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