NEW TO GUSTIN? Your first pair of The 1968 is $99. See the offer.

Horween Briefcase - Chromexcel Black

Briefcases

$419
Save 50-67%
Typically priced at $838-$1,257 in retail.
100% funded
Campaign sold out
Estimated ship date
February 2025
Cut and sewn in California
One of our top priorities when we're preparing to launch a new product is ensuring that we're presenting you with radical value. Never have we been more certain that we're succeeding in that. Normally you'd find briefcases made in the US with Horween leather for much higher. Ours is less than you'd pay for a canvas briefcase from most brands, and our most radical value to date.
Introducing the Horween Briefcase, our take on the ideal way to carry your work essentials in beautiful style. Rich Horween leather and rugged solid brass hardware impeccably constructed in California. This is your new daily carry.
We worked for a long time to bring our dreams of a Horween bag to life. The group of craftsmen we finally chose have been making bags in California longer than I’ve been alive. It’s in their blood. Yes, it’s their job, but it’s also their hobby and passion. They eat, breathe and live making some of the finest bags in the country.
The design of the bag is clean, functional and classic. There’s a single zipper compartment with a solid-brass two-way YKK #10 zipper. Instead of the standard brass pulls, we’re making our own from the same Horween leather as the bag, and riveting them. The handles are made of a burnished Horween latigo leather in a matching color. They are riveted and sewn to the sides of the bag for an extra-durable connection. An adjustable shoulder strap is also made of this latigo leather and provides additional carrying options for your commute. On the interior of the bag, we’re using a heavyweight waxed canvas for the two interior dividers (one on each side). Each of these dividers/laptop sleeves is large enough to fit a 15" MacBook Pro. Sewn into the right side one is a leather organizer with pockets for pens, business cards, and your phone. Lastly, we've finished these briefcases with feet sewn on the bottom for extra durability.
This briefcase is crafted from full grain steer hide made by the Horween Leather Company in Chicago. Horween's Chromexcel is famous and we've used it many times. We've used it in our sneakers and they became the stand-out color in the line. For these ones we're using their black Chromexcel - it's dark and saturated for a very professional look.
Fit
17" x 12.5" x 3.5"
Fabric
Horween Chromexcel Black full grain leather
Trims
Brass YKK #10 zipper, solid brass hardware
Made in
made in usa
Bestsellers
Bestseller
The 1968
Selvedge
91% funded
$99
Bestseller
Indigo Dyed Waffle Crewneck
Sweatshirts
56% funded
$69
Bestseller
#599 The Loopback Selvedge - Indigo
Selvedge
62% funded
$189
Bestseller
Indigo Dyed Waffle 2 Pack (Crewneck, Henley)
Sweatshirts
59% funded
$130
Just launched
Just Launched
Indigo Dyed Waffle Henley
Sweatshirts
53% funded
$69
Just Launched
#181 Japan Double Flannel Denim Workshirt
Workshirts
54% funded
$169
Just Launched
#455 Japan Double Flannel Denim - Yellow Red Grey
5 Pocket Pants
76% funded
$149
Just Launched
#483 Japan Double Flannel Denim - Red White Blue
5 Pocket Pants
63% funded
$149
What Customers Are Saying
"About a year ago, a coworker introduced me to Gustin (he rocks some of your pants to the office on the regular) and I have been watching the releases ever since. About three months ago, I finally backed a campaign. Since then, I have been so happy with all the pieces I have received."
-Anne F. | Verified Buyer
"They arrived. And they are really special. I wore them all day yesterday and they were amazing. Now that I know how your stuff fits on my body, I can have a little more confidence ordering in the future. You have beautiful stuff."
-Timothy H | Verified Buyer
"My 1968s came in the mail yesterday…They're amazing! From the fit (thank you for all the hand-holding!) to the detailing, I'm blown away. Just tremendous quality at any price point, but the value here is off the charts."
-Scott S. | Verified Buyer