Knomo Durham Slim Leather Briefcase

From business meetings to coffee-shop work sessions, there’s nowhere the Knomo Durham briefcase can’t go. This slim, versatile bag is made of black full-grain leather with comfy leather handles and a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap—so you can carry it however you please. Along with a padded compartment for a laptop up to 15.6 inches in size, you’ll find external and internal pockets for other essentials, like your tablet, memo pad, and more. And here’s where it gets really interesting: The Durham also has a built-in RFID signal-blocking lining, designed to protect your passport, chipped cards, and other contactless devices from being accessed without your knowledge.

Founded in 2004 by South Africans Howard Harrison and Benoit Ruscoe, Knomo makes beautiful, intelligent accessories that help you get organized. Disillusioned by their corporate career paths, the two friends set out to shake things up—to take boring, boxy, outdated bag designs and bring them into the 21st century. Originally focused on laptop bags, the company—whose name is a portmanteau of the words “knowledge” and “mobility”—now makes everything from backpacks and organizers to smartphone cases and luggage.