What is the Best non-laptop Laptop Bag?

sam22479 · Jul 12th, 2008, 01:03 PM

So I can't afford a Birkin and I'm afraid of disfiguring my unstructured deerskin YSL downtown. I *hate* bags designed to carry laptops, so who out there has some great suggestions? It needs to happily hold a 13" MacPro (and the accompanying 5-6 pounds) *every day* to and from work. I'm in my late 20s so lets keep it fun but classic. I'm thinking from the practical to off the wall here... like has anyone put a laptop in a Chloe Saskia kind of stuff :) :)
Let's discuss!!

jcriley5 · Jul 12th, 2008, 01:10 PM

Longchamp large tote and you can get a laptop sleeve to protect it and to maintain the shape of the bag. I use this and the leather handles are so comfortable overthe shoulder.

candyny · Jul 12th, 2008, 01:14 PM

I also use a laptop sleeve which I purchased from the Apple store as my laptop is actually 15 inches and I am able to put it in either the Longchamp tote or a black leather tote bag that I love. I agree, tho, hate those laptop bags.

crowllb · Jul 12th, 2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jcriley5

Longchamp large tote and you can get a laptop sleeve to protect it and to maintain the shape of the bag. I use this and the leather handles are so comfortable overthe shoulder.

I may need to get a laptop bag and was also thinking of a Longchamp. Do you use the Le Pliage model or the Planetes large shopper? I saw a Le Pliage open tote that also looked very cute.

jcriley5 · Jul 12th, 2008, 02:02 PM

Hi Crowllb- I use the Le Pliage with long handles. I love this bag!!

LadyLouboutin08 · Jul 12th, 2008, 02:49 PM

I have a Mac Pro also, I found that my YSL Muse works well

sam22479 · Jul 12th, 2008, 03:06 PM

That's a cool suggestion... I do use an incase laptop sleeve (I call it its scuba suit :). But then I looked up the measurements of the medium Le Pliage and its 13 x13"... my MacBook is 13 1/2" long so I need something at least that long or high... And the large I already own, too big.

Other thoughts?

Mule · Jul 12th, 2008, 03:31 PM

I have a Gryson Moni that I love, and it fits my 15" laptop. You would probably want to get a sleeve though (you should if you use any non-padded bag). The Moni has a flap top closure rather than a zipper -- I actually like that but you may or may not.

Mule · Jul 12th, 2008, 03:48 PM

Or, if you don't want to mess with a separate sleeve, you might look at the Hayden Harnett Catalina laptop bag. It's divided into three compartments and the middle one is padded, for the laptop. I have one of those also, and I like the division since I can put work files in one of the other compartments and personal items in the other. It's pretty stylish for a laptop bag and the leather is SO smooshy and nice. And it has a removable shoulder strap as well since it's meant as a work bag. My only problem with it is my laptop is a little too big for that center compartment -- it's meant for a small one like yours.

It's also much less expensive than the Gryson. On their website, the Olive color is $473 but the Chocolate is on sale for $331.10.

sam22479 · Jul 12th, 2008, 04:28 PM

Those are great. And I love the unconventional suggestion of the Muse as a laptop bag...hmmm.

crowllb · Jul 12th, 2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jcriley5

Hi Crowllb- I use the Le Pliage with long handles. I love this bag!!

I'm going to have to check this out. I was looking at the bagshop site and found that two of their stores aren't too far from my home. I was also looking at the HH Ibiza tote. Thanks so much for your help.

NicolesCloset · Jul 12th, 2008, 07:53 PM

I have never owned a rebecca minkoff nikki, but I have tried one on. That is my next bag. I am waiting for it, in Navy Luxe. I am trying to stay away , so I dont spend anymore. LOL
I can suggest the nikki as an option. It fits a laptop, but it also is a great bag. I think that if you find the right leather and color you will be very happy with the purchase.

gitwenty5 · Jul 12th, 2008, 10:13 PM

YSL Muse 2 is great

sam22479 · Jul 13th, 2008, 12:13 PM

I just ordered the Kooba Meredith from BlueFly hoping it would work and it would have been BRILLIANT for a 12" laptop... but mine 13", it was so close to fitting it made me cry. Back it goes... I usually don't like Kooba bags but that one is pretty special imo.

Alexenjie · Jul 13th, 2008, 01:25 PM

My opinion is the Balenciaga Work bag in a neutral color would be a good and stylish choice for carrying a laptop.

Jul 12th, 2008, 01:03 PM	#1
sam22479 Member	What is the Best non-laptop Laptop Bag? So I can't afford a Birkin and I'm afraid of disfiguring my unstructured deerskin YSL downtown. I hate bags designed to carry laptops, so who out there has some great suggestions? It needs to happily hold a 13" MacPro (and the accompanying 5-6 pounds) every day to and from work. I'm in my late 20s so lets keep it fun but classic. I'm thinking from the practical to off the wall here... like has anyone put a laptop in a Chloe Saskia kind of stuff :) :) Let's discuss!!

Jul 12th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#12
NicolesCloset Celeb Freak! Location: in a happy place!	I have never owned a rebecca minkoff nikki, but I have tried one on. That is my next bag. I am waiting for it, in Navy Luxe. I am trying to stay away , so I dont spend anymore. LOL I can suggest the nikki as an option. It fits a laptop, but it also is a great bag. I think that if you find the right leather and color you will be very happy with the purchase. __________________ Is it 11/21 yet??

Jul 12th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#2
jcriley5 Jen Location: Illinois	Longchamp large tote and you can get a laptop sleeve to protect it and to maintain the shape of the bag. I use this and the leather handles are so comfortable overthe shoulder.

Jul 12th, 2008, 01:14 PM	#3
candyny Member	I also use a laptop sleeve which I purchased from the Apple store as my laptop is actually 15 inches and I am able to put it in either the Longchamp tote or a black leather tote bag that I love. I agree, tho, hate those laptop bags.

Jul 12th, 2008, 02:02 PM	#5
jcriley5 Jen Location: Illinois	Hi Crowllb- I use the Le Pliage with long handles. I love this bag!!

Jul 12th, 2008, 02:49 PM	#6
LadyLouboutin08 Member Location: In my aunt's closet!!	I have a Mac Pro also, I found that my YSL Muse works well

Jul 12th, 2008, 03:06 PM	#7
sam22479 Member	That's a cool suggestion... I do use an incase laptop sleeve (I call it its scuba suit :). But then I looked up the measurements of the medium Le Pliage and its 13 x13"... my MacBook is 13 1/2" long so I need something at least that long or high... And the large I already own, too big. Other thoughts?

Jul 12th, 2008, 03:31 PM	#8
Mule Member Location: Land of potatoes...	I have a Gryson Moni that I love, and it fits my 15" laptop. You would probably want to get a sleeve though (you should if you use any non-padded bag). The Moni has a flap top closure rather than a zipper -- I actually like that but you may or may not.

Jul 12th, 2008, 03:48 PM	#9
Mule Member Location: Land of potatoes...	Or, if you don't want to mess with a separate sleeve, you might look at the Hayden Harnett Catalina laptop bag. It's divided into three compartments and the middle one is padded, for the laptop. I have one of those also, and I like the division since I can put work files in one of the other compartments and personal items in the other. It's pretty stylish for a laptop bag and the leather is SO smooshy and nice. And it has a removable shoulder strap as well since it's meant as a work bag. My only problem with it is my laptop is a little too big for that center compartment -- it's meant for a small one like yours. It's also much less expensive than the Gryson. On their website, the Olive color is $473 but the Chocolate is on sale for $331.10.

Jul 12th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#10
sam22479 Member	Those are great. And I love the unconventional suggestion of the Muse as a laptop bag...hmmm.

Jul 12th, 2008, 10:13 PM	#13
gitwenty5 Member Location: Hong Kong	YSL Muse 2 is great

Jul 13th, 2008, 12:13 PM	#14
sam22479 Member	I just ordered the Kooba Meredith from BlueFly hoping it would work and it would have been BRILLIANT for a 12" laptop... but mine 13", it was so close to fitting it made me cry. Back it goes... I usually don't like Kooba bags but that one is pretty special imo.

Jul 13th, 2008, 01:25 PM	#15
Alexenjie Member Location: Pacific Northwest	My opinion is the Balenciaga Work bag in a neutral color would be a good and stylish choice for carrying a laptop.