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I have 2 Métier bags that I ordered online after seeing my coworker’s in person.
The first is the Market Weekend bag that I use as a travel bag. It’s large but very comfortable to carry because of the base which is twisted and fits closely against the body. Even my husband commented on it.
My main complaint about it (to the point about extras) is that it has a pouch that can snap out and work as a crossbody, but the crossbody strap cannot be attached to the bigger bag.
I also have a Perriand City that I use for work and so far it has proven to be a great work travel bag as well. My complaint again is the strap —I truly use this as intended meaning I snap out the pouch and use it as a crossbody— and it can take some wiggling to get the strap on. One time I was in a hurry and thought it had attached securely but it didn’t (fortunately I caught the bag before it hit the ground.)
That being said, they are well made and beautiful bags.
@papertiger I would love to know if you think the Perriand small could actually fit a laptop? Sometimes the City is too big, but I went with it because of the modularity.
The first is the Market Weekend bag that I use as a travel bag. It’s large but very comfortable to carry because of the base which is twisted and fits closely against the body. Even my husband commented on it.
My main complaint about it (to the point about extras) is that it has a pouch that can snap out and work as a crossbody, but the crossbody strap cannot be attached to the bigger bag.
I also have a Perriand City that I use for work and so far it has proven to be a great work travel bag as well. My complaint again is the strap —I truly use this as intended meaning I snap out the pouch and use it as a crossbody— and it can take some wiggling to get the strap on. One time I was in a hurry and thought it had attached securely but it didn’t (fortunately I caught the bag before it hit the ground.)
That being said, they are well made and beautiful bags.
@papertiger I would love to know if you think the Perriand small could actually fit a laptop? Sometimes the City is too big, but I went with it because of the modularity.
It's depends on the laptop. I don't know PCs. The Small is just under 30cm wide and a MacBook Air = 34.5cm so wouldn't fit mine. A small 25-ishcm iPad would though. The small is more Boston/Speedy shape rather than flattish, so it wouldn't be ideal.
I tend to think the shape is even more important. What a bout a Private Eye Slim?
Thank you! I have a MacBook Air and I was wondering if the Perriand small would fit it with the sides unclipped. But I measured and it’s just over 30cm (30.4 according to Apple’s website).
My workplace is fairly casual but stylish and as one of the more client-facing and people-managing people I want to look pulled together; but still relaxed. I like the look of the regular Private Eye but after reading some of the reviews and seeing it pop up on resale sites it sounds a little fussy for me. Am also thinking the Perriand small could also work for me for walking around NYC on weekends; the City I have is light but a little too big for weekends.
I loved the look of the Small Perriand, definitely a cool weekend bag. I'm very serious about it. I think of it as an elevated but more relaxed Gucci Boston 32 or LV Speedy 30.
@renee_nyc
The Perriand City Small is a great bag but too short for a laptop or iPad (other than Mini). When I needed a laptop with mine the computer went into a small separate tote. You're correct that it's a good weekend "running around" bag.
The post you made about the Small when you got it was one of the things that made me interested in the bigger one!
Oh cool!
I really do love Metier. Their Westman travel toiletry kit is one of my "cold dead hands" items.
And now I need to return to considering the Market Weekend based on your comments. I have a large Gucci Flora tote that I adore but it can be a bit unwieldy depending on the circumstances. Which leather is yours in?
Mine is the Elvis Cacao which feels indestructible.
I wrote a bit about it here with some pictures.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/metier-london.1040072/post-35870832
I fell in love with the color-it's a very saturated blue! 
Hi! I wish to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread (and elsewhere on the Forum!). It's been a great source for me when searching for a perfect work tote. I've found many to-die-for bags and made a long wishlist for myself. I've fell in love with the saddler Guibert Paris although their range did not feel 100 % perfect for my needs and preferences for a laptop bag. What I especially liked, however, is their use of non-coated, vegetable-tanned leathers. I've followed Tanner Leatherstein for quite some time and his videos point out so well how leather can be treated, whether it is used to create uniform colour or surface. All this sent me to search and learn about leather terminology, tanning and treating processes as well as about European tanneries. After a lot of searching I ended up finding a small French brand that is very open about the source of their leathers and I wish to share the results with you.. I hope my post will be of use for someone else in their quest!
So, something from L'Équipage Paris:
Here's my Cabas Sellier, just after arrival a few weeks ago:
To summarise, it's a pure-bread workhorse bag, minimalistic and totally timeless. It's difficult to say if the design is from the 1980s or from now and I love it like that. The handles are long enough to carry it comfortably even with a heavier winter coat (Gloverall Monty duffle), although carrying by hand works too. Underneath there's five metal feet to keep the bottom off ground. A zipper was a must for me and an YKK zipper it's got, so that's solved forever.
Inside there's one zippered pocket and on the other side, two open pockets.
Another must was that I needed a bag big enough for a laptop and to carry various papers. As you can see, both fit in perfectly and there's even room to spare.
The business idea of L´Équipage is to 'upcycle' leather, a notion that was new to me (although I read one explanation from this blog (in French): https://www.sartorialisme.com/secrets-sacs-luxe-guide-complet/ ) but if I understand correctly, they buy less-than-perfect hides from European heritage tanneries. As you can see from my photos, the bag has quite a lot of textural variation, the bottom pane especially is very uneven. This might bug someone so I think it's best said aloud, but I personally am perfectly okay with this. My line of thought is that I appreciate the work, technique and skill that has been put into making these hides and love the idea that there's good use for all the quality levels that come out of the tanning process. The leather of my bag is so beautiful and it has a great feel to it: it's soft and velvety, even though the leather is clearly tough, not spongy in any way. Again, do note the veining which for me is a feature and not a bug. I especially tried to get it to show in the picture - you can't really notice it in most lighting conditions.
So far I've commuted with the bag and it's ticked all the boxes I had. It's big enough for everything I need but small enough to be kept on my lap on trains. Zipper keeps everything inside safe, handles stay on shoulder just okay, no worries. It's already been rained on: dried out fast, no spots at all!
So, something from L'Équipage Paris:
Here's my Cabas Sellier, just after arrival a few weeks ago:
To summarise, it's a pure-bread workhorse bag, minimalistic and totally timeless. It's difficult to say if the design is from the 1980s or from now and I love it like that. The handles are long enough to carry it comfortably even with a heavier winter coat (Gloverall Monty duffle), although carrying by hand works too. Underneath there's five metal feet to keep the bottom off ground. A zipper was a must for me and an YKK zipper it's got, so that's solved forever.
Inside there's one zippered pocket and on the other side, two open pockets.
Another must was that I needed a bag big enough for a laptop and to carry various papers. As you can see, both fit in perfectly and there's even room to spare.
The business idea of L´Équipage is to 'upcycle' leather, a notion that was new to me (although I read one explanation from this blog (in French): https://www.sartorialisme.com/secrets-sacs-luxe-guide-complet/ ) but if I understand correctly, they buy less-than-perfect hides from European heritage tanneries. As you can see from my photos, the bag has quite a lot of textural variation, the bottom pane especially is very uneven. This might bug someone so I think it's best said aloud, but I personally am perfectly okay with this. My line of thought is that I appreciate the work, technique and skill that has been put into making these hides and love the idea that there's good use for all the quality levels that come out of the tanning process. The leather of my bag is so beautiful and it has a great feel to it: it's soft and velvety, even though the leather is clearly tough, not spongy in any way. Again, do note the veining which for me is a feature and not a bug. I especially tried to get it to show in the picture - you can't really notice it in most lighting conditions.
So far I've commuted with the bag and it's ticked all the boxes I had. It's big enough for everything I need but small enough to be kept on my lap on trains. Zipper keeps everything inside safe, handles stay on shoulder just okay, no worries. It's already been rained on: dried out fast, no spots at all!
That's a beautiful bag....reminds me a bit of Dooney & Bourke! Congrats!! Is it a dark navy? Do you have the link to the website?Hi! I wish to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread (and elsewhere on the Forum!). It's been a great source for me when searching for a perfect work tote. I've found many to-die-for bags and made a long wishlist for myself. I've fell in love with the saddler Guibert Paris although their range did not feel 100 % perfect for my needs and preferences for a laptop bag. What I especially liked, however, is their use of non-coated, vegetable-tanned leathers. I've followed Tanner Leatherstein for quite some time and his videos point out so well how leather can be treated, whether it is used to create uniform colour or surface. All this sent me to search and learn about leather terminology, tanning and treating processes as well as about European tanneries. After a lot of searching I ended up finding a small French brand that is very open about the source of their leathers and I wish to share the results with you.. I hope my post will be of use for someone else in their quest!
So, something from L'Équipage Paris:
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Here's my Cabas Sellier, just after arrival a few weeks ago:
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To summarise, it's a pure-bread workhorse bag, minimalistic and totally timeless. It's difficult to say if the design is from the 1980s or from now and I love it like that. The handles are long enough to carry it comfortably even with a heavier winter coat (Gloverall Monty duffle), although carrying by hand works too. Underneath there's five metal feet to keep the bottom off ground. A zipper was a must for me and an YKK zipper it's got, so that's solved forever.
Inside there's one zippered pocket and on the other side, two open pockets.
View attachment 5989746
Another must was that I needed a bag big enough for a laptop and to carry various papers. As you can see, both fit in perfectly and there's even room to spare.
View attachment 5989750
View attachment 5989748
View attachment 5989744
The business idea of L´Équipage is to 'upcycle' leather, a notion that was new to me (although I read one explanation from this blog (in French): https://www.sartorialisme.com/secrets-sacs-luxe-guide-complet/ ) but if I understand correctly, they buy less-than-perfect hides from European heritage tanneries. As you can see from my photos, the bag has quite a lot of textural variation, the bottom pane especially is very uneven. This might bug someone so I think it's best said aloud, but I personally am perfectly okay with this. My line of thought is that I appreciate the work, technique and skill that has been put into making these hides and love the idea that there's good use for all the quality levels that come out of the tanning process. The leather of my bag is so beautiful and it has a great feel to it: it's soft and velvety, even though the leather is clearly tough, not spongy in any way. Again, do note the veining which for me is a feature and not a bug. I especially tried to get it to show in the picture - you can't really notice it in most lighting conditions.
So far I've commuted with the bag and it's ticked all the boxes I had. It's big enough for everything I need but small enough to be kept on my lap on trains. Zipper keeps everything inside safe, handles stay on shoulder just okay, no worries. It's already been rained on: dried out fast, no spots at all!
Hi! I wish to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread (and elsewhere on the Forum!). It's been a great source for me when searching for a perfect work tote. I've found many to-die-for bags and made a long wishlist for myself. I've fell in love with the saddler Guibert Paris although their range did not feel 100 % perfect for my needs and preferences for a laptop bag. What I especially liked, however, is their use of non-coated, vegetable-tanned leathers. I've followed Tanner Leatherstein for quite some time and his videos point out so well how leather can be treated, whether it is used to create uniform colour or surface. All this sent me to search and learn about leather terminology, tanning and treating processes as well as about European tanneries. After a lot of searching I ended up finding a small French brand that is very open about the source of their leathers and I wish to share the results with you.. I hope my post will be of use for someone else in their quest!
So, something from L'Équipage Paris:
View attachment 5989752
Here's my Cabas Sellier, just after arrival a few weeks ago:
View attachment 5989751
View attachment 5989745
View attachment 5989749
To summarise, it's a pure-bread workhorse bag, minimalistic and totally timeless. It's difficult to say if the design is from the 1980s or from now and I love it like that. The handles are long enough to carry it comfortably even with a heavier winter coat (Gloverall Monty duffle), although carrying by hand works too. Underneath there's five metal feet to keep the bottom off ground. A zipper was a must for me and an YKK zipper it's got, so that's solved forever.
Inside there's one zippered pocket and on the other side, two open pockets.
View attachment 5989746
Another must was that I needed a bag big enough for a laptop and to carry various papers. As you can see, both fit in perfectly and there's even room to spare.
View attachment 5989750
View attachment 5989748
View attachment 5989744
The business idea of L´Équipage is to 'upcycle' leather, a notion that was new to me (although I read one explanation from this blog (in French): https://www.sartorialisme.com/secrets-sacs-luxe-guide-complet/ ) but if I understand correctly, they buy less-than-perfect hides from European heritage tanneries. As you can see from my photos, the bag has quite a lot of textural variation, the bottom pane especially is very uneven. This might bug someone so I think it's best said aloud, but I personally am perfectly okay with this. My line of thought is that I appreciate the work, technique and skill that has been put into making these hides and love the idea that there's good use for all the quality levels that come out of the tanning process. The leather of my bag is so beautiful and it has a great feel to it: it's soft and velvety, even though the leather is clearly tough, not spongy in any way. Again, do note the veining which for me is a feature and not a bug. I especially tried to get it to show in the picture - you can't really notice it in most lighting conditions.
So far I've commuted with the bag and it's ticked all the boxes I had. It's big enough for everything I need but small enough to be kept on my lap on trains. Zipper keeps everything inside safe, handles stay on shoulder just okay, no worries. It's already been rained on: dried out fast, no spots at all!
Reminds me a bit of a vintage Coach. I bet it was made with similar techniques, which most manufacturers no longer use.
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Thanks Antonia! It's black - here's the link:
Le Cabas Sellier
Iconique. Le cabas est fabriqué à partir de stocks dormants de tanneries françaises. Cuirs selliers noir et marron légèrement foulonnés de chez Haas en Alsace. Fabriqué à la main Finitions peintes à la main Ouverture zippéeA l'intérieur : une poche zippée et deux plaquéesDimensions : H. 26 cm...
lequipage-paris.com
There's also an Instagram account
@lequipage_paris
I only just realised they don't have an English version for the web shop which could very well explain how the maker has remained unknown. I had forced myself to read the original site to brush up my rusty French, so I didn't notice there wasn't any language options. Luckily the translating programs are so good today!