{"title":"Leather Briefcases","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshland leather briefcases are handcrafted in Chicago with Horween® leather for work, travel, and daily carry. Explore LaSalle and Wells briefcases, plus one-of-a-kind editions with laptop organization and Guaranteed for Life construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBriefcases made in USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e The LaSalle and our other briefcases are handcrafted in Chicago from Horween® leather (including Aspen horsehide where specified). Built for daily carry, not decoration. Origin detail: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/made-in-usa\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/a\u003e · local proof: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/made-in-chicago\"\u003eMade in Chicago\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFind your leather briefcase\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lasalle-briefcase\"\u003eLaSalle leather briefcase\u003c\/a\u003e for padded laptop organization, the Wells for an unlined work bag, and limited one-off briefcases in distinctive Horween® leathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBriefcase origin FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the LaSalle briefcase made in the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Handcrafted in our Chicago shop from Horween® leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the LaSalle briefcase made in the USA?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Handcrafted in our Chicago shop from Horween® leather.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wells-leather-briefcase","title":"Wells Leather Briefcase","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw. Exposed. Unapologetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handcrafted in Chicago, The Wells is a tribute to the legendary Horween® Chromexcel®. Designed as a spacious \"bucket\" briefcase, it strips away the layers to get you closer to the hide. With no internal lining or dividers, it offers a more casual, rugged silhouette that stands upright while maintaining a supple, broken-in feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, you’ll find the stained and finished \"rough-out\" side of the leather, a deep Color 8 finish that matches the exterior and showcases the natural character of the hide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Note on Character:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-36 citation-end-36\"\u003eHorween® Chromexcel® is a waxy, \"pull-up\" leather designed to tell a story.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It will dent, scuff, and scratch with ease, quickly developing a beautifully worn, high-character look unique to your journey. This is not a defect. It is the hallmark of the world's most famous heritage leather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Purist’s Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Completely unlined. No foam, no dividers, just heavy-weight Horween® Chromexcel® and the air between it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChromexcel®:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The world’s most famous \"pull-up\" leather. Developed over 100 years ago, it is waxy, durable, and ages with a legendary patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacious Bucket Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A wide-open main compartment that easily accommodates a 16\" MacBook Pro, folders, and daily gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Built with the same \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYKK Excella®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e zippers and 100% solid brass hardware found on our flagship models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 oz. Horween® Chromexcel®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stained \u0026amp; Finished Rough-out (Unlined)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17″ × 12″ × 4.5″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.8 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashland Leather","offers":[{"title":"Color 8 Chromexcel","offer_id":47434999267586,"sku":"WellsCXL8","price":945.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/8309\/7644\/files\/Ashland_leather_wallet_2272.jpg?v=1772656765"},{"product_id":"lasalle-leather-briefcase-2","title":"LaSalle Leather Briefcase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe LaSalle Briefcase | Horween® Aspen Horsehide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Chicago for people who carry real work. The LaSalle is built from Horween® Aspen Horsehide, with a natural pebbled grain and a rich luster. The leather is finished with a casein protein top coat that makes it scratch resistant, and it still picks up character as you carry it. Volara® foam padding helps it hold its shape and stand upright on your desk or the airport floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside and out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded laptop sleeve, 16.5″ × 10.5″.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree internal pockets for water bottles, cables, chargers and sunglasses cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront quick-access pocket for your wallet and keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather passthrough sleeve slips over roller luggage handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCordura® lining, YKK Excella® zippers, solid brass hardware on every metal part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-leather shoulder strap included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 17″ × 12″ × 4.5″\u003cbr\u003eInternal laptop pocket: 16.5″ × 10.5″\u003cbr\u003eInternal volume: 14.2 L\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lasalle-briefcase\"\u003eSee how it's built\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns-guarantees\"\u003eHandcrafted in Chicago. 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