Oh! This might be the perfect place to ask, actually. I'm currently on the hunt for a new work bag, as my current one is breaking beyond repair. I thought a nice vintage Coach would be great to hold up for what I need and stand the test of time, especially now that I know a bit more about taking care of them.
I'm looking for a briefcase/messenger bag style. I want a top-handle for easy in-and-out of the car and stuff, as well as a longer strap for more convenient carrying. It needs to be at least 13"x10" in order to fit my laptop, though I wouldn't say no to bigger, since that would more comfortably fit my padded laptop case. Ideally it would also be deep enough to carry a small water bottle, so I would have to pass on bags 2" deep and under (one of the reasons I've ruled out the Metropolitan and the Letter Brief).
The bags I've been looking at atm are the Lexington, the Prescott, the Compact Organizer Brief and the Organizer Brief. The only thing with the latter two is the padded laptop part in the middle. I really do like that it is there, but I'd be concerned that having that part breaking up the inner bag section means I'd be out of luck with my water bottle. Also the Organizer brief is HUGE.
The Lexington I do like a lot in terms of function and aesthetic. The Prescott is also a lovely bag, and the two front pockets would be nice. Not easy to find though!
What do you all think would work better? Or do you have other suggestions?
I'm looking for a briefcase/messenger bag style. I want a top-handle for easy in-and-out of the car and stuff, as well as a longer strap for more convenient carrying. It needs to be at least 13"x10" in order to fit my laptop, though I wouldn't say no to bigger, since that would more comfortably fit my padded laptop case. Ideally it would also be deep enough to carry a small water bottle, so I would have to pass on bags 2" deep and under (one of the reasons I've ruled out the Metropolitan and the Letter Brief).
The bags I've been looking at atm are the Lexington, the Prescott, the Compact Organizer Brief and the Organizer Brief. The only thing with the latter two is the padded laptop part in the middle. I really do like that it is there, but I'd be concerned that having that part breaking up the inner bag section means I'd be out of luck with my water bottle. Also the Organizer brief is HUGE.
The Lexington I do like a lot in terms of function and aesthetic. The Prescott is also a lovely bag, and the two front pockets would be nice. Not easy to find though!
What do you all think would work better? Or do you have other suggestions?
Like is an understatement. 
