For a work bag, I decided to treat myself to a new bag. I'm between theFran or THTH but I think THTH looks a little more serious. And then I faced the hardware choice - which do y'all find more useful? Is one more professional?

Great thread, I'm also looking to buy THTH. I tried one on in Harvey Nics in the UK and fell in love with it. I tried a lovely grey colour on as I vowed my next bag wouldn't be black but thought the gold hardware didn't look quite right with grey (would learn to love it though, I'm sure). Does anyone know if the silver h/w is available in the UK, as all the usual stockists here seem to be carrying the gold.

By the way MC25 the black and tan colour with gold h/w look gorgeous, very classy and expensive looking.

I think it depends on the leather colour, you can't go wrong with a black bag and gold hardware though