A briefcase has long been a wardrobe essential for every refined working man, alongside a good wallet and stylish backback. Today, we look for something to accommodate not just papers, for which they were originally designed, but for heavier devises and gadgets. We round up the best briefcases available now from fabric ones to fine leather briefcases to carry you stylishly from business to pleasure.

Folder Vegetable-Tanned Textured-Leather Messenger Bag, Bleu de Chauffe

Two Pocket Traditional Briefcase

Made from fine, British hide leather, this classic briefcase from Pickett is a timeless classic. Featuring two main compartments suitable for gadgets and papers and finished with a traditional brass lock.

Belgrave Full-Grain Leather Briefcase

A stylish yet robust piece from Mulberry thanks to the reinforced corners for longer wear. Made of full-grain leather, this briefcase features three compartments and a removable cross-body strap.

Tanker 2Way Nylon Briefcase

Rock this as a cross bod bag or a briefcase, Porter-Yoshida & Co created this robust triple-layered nylon bag with two practical compartments and plenty of pocket space for accessories.

Leather-Trimmed Monogrammed Coated-Canvas Briefcase

Make a statement with Gucci's monogrammed briefcase, made of navy canvas material with leather detail and features a padded tablet compartment.

Burlington Slim Briefcase

If it's a smart briefcase that shows you mean business, look no further than Smythson's Burlington. Made of soft deerskin hide this piece features one main compartment and two smaller, side pockets.

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Briefcase

The classic lattice look from Bottega lends itself nicely to this smart briefcase. With plenty of structure to is, the briefcase features an internal compartment with three organisational sleeves as well as an external zip pocket on the front.