I am looking for a bag to carry files, papers, a small lunch, that is closed on top and that will last me for a while and that I don't have to worry about, but has some character. Do you all have any suggestions?
LV LockIt Horizontal. Big enough to carry all tt you mentioned & w a zippered top. But...there's the vachetta...if u dun mind the patina and possible water marks. But there's always applegarde Coach totes are great ....esp the gallery totes. I think most of them have a zippered top.
When I was looking for a similar style of bag, another lovely tpf member(hlfinn) recommended the LV Passy which I now have in black and could not have done better - it is wonderful and so much more wonderful that any of the 'they're okay' bags I considered before hlfinn worked her magic!
IMO, LV Cabas Mezzo always looks sharp. Personally I use the Botkier crosby hobo in sienna and black. Holds a lot and always get compliments from clients and colleagues.