Mackenzie Bags - Briefcases, Belts, Bags

[wdw]

I came across the http://www.mackenziebags.co.uk/index.html stall at the Edinburgh Festival today. This was interesting to me as I was aware that their briefcases had good reviews on other style forums but I'd never seen one in the flesh.

I had been tempted to buy one of their Officer's Briefcases a couple of years ago but never followed it through, stupidly opting for something from the US which didn't work out. Today I was able to have a good look at one and was very impressed indeed - very solid, well-made and it looked like it would last for years.

Unfortunately I can't see me using that briefcase in the near future, but ordered a large Post Bag instead, in their Waxy Pull-Up leather. I'll report back on that when it comes in a month or so.

My wife bought a belt and also one of their Cartridge Cases, which was really solid, impressive in a subtle, understated way and generally much better value for money than anything you'd get on the high street.

 

[Sloan1874]

Those are very reasonable priced belts. I'll wait and see how the Equus one works out, but will definitely have a look at them the next time.

 

[wdw]

The guy does it all himself and has his workshop in Edinburgh, if you're passing.

I changed my order to a large satchel and also ordered a bespoke man-bag thing, as it looks rock solid. I'm flogging two overpriced Belstaff bags to offset the pain.

 

[wdw]

The satchel has arrived and I like it a lot. It's in brown oil-pull leather with green pigskin lining and has a nice thick feel to the leather. It's 40x30x11cm and should look good after it's been knocked about a bit and suffered some scratches.



I have another bag coming in a week or so, but it's smaller, stiffer and made of bridle leather.