Where can I buy a timeless, investment piece, Weekend bag?

[MrsBertMacklin]

I travel for two nights at a time quite frequently and want to change from my cabin sized suitcase, to a hold-all.

I like the idea of a brown leather one, but other than some Barbour ones, I can't see anything online from a trustworthy brand. Happy to spend up to £300 for something that will get better with age?

Needs to be big enough for shoes, two changes of clothes, a bulky wash bag and a hairdryer.

TIA!

[cressetmama]

Artifact Bags, via Etsy, make some that might tick the box. I like the Gardeners/Carpenters tote in canvas and leather but it might not be quite big enough.

[MrsBertMacklin]

Cresses, they're lovely but I've not heard of the brand, do they weather well?

[Pisssssedofff]

The long champ ones are supposed to be good, I use my cream leather nappy bag tbh, it was always too heavy for its original purpose but works well as an over night bag with lots of pockets

[PNGirl]

Mine is a Hidesign one - similar to this but tan.

www.just4leather.co.uk/leather-holdalls-leather-holdall/hidesign-luxury-hamilton-leather-holdall-black

You could also try Scaramanga?

[DameDoom]

I think leather would be unnecessarily heavy. I second Longchamp.They weigh next to nothing.

[Queenbean]

My longchamp one is incredible, really hardy but you can put it in the washing machine

[puglife15]

Forbes & Lewis do some lovely leather weekend bags, I've got another one of their bags and it's a really nice design.

[puglife15]

Also, this is a weird suggestion but I've seen some really nice brown leather holdall bags in the men's section in Debenhams of all places! Ranging from about £150-250.

[cressetmama]

MrsBert, that question I can't answer, but I would expect them to wear forever and develop a lovely age patina given the materials used. I have been coveting one for a year but have hesitated on ordering because by the time the customs etc is charged, I can't really tell what the delivered cost would be. (Made in the USA by craftsman, and from the last update note it's going well as they have just bought a factory building, which indicates happy customers.) For the time being, I've stuck to my trusty Pliage.

I did see a very lovely Annette Gortz bag in my local posh shop last week. Supple leather, zip top and very plain in a nicely neutral greeny-grey. Couldn't justify it for me, but trying to enable...

[MrsCampbellBlack]

A friend has just ordered this which looks gorgeous.

[leadrightfoot]

I have one of these now coming up to 10 years old
Weathered beautifully
Ialian

[leadrightfoot]

Meant to stay have used it for up to 4 nights away with a suit carrier, 2 nights no issue. I have the tobacco coloured one and love it, had some lovely comments about it.

[Talisin]

MrsCampbellBlack that is indeed gorgeous. Now trying to justify purchase...

[WhooooAmI24601]

I second the Eddie Harrop, I bought one in last year's sale and haven't stopped loving it since.

[Nearlyadoctor]

www.dubarryboots.com/accessories-gifts/leather-luggage/durrow-weekend-bag

I've had this one for last 5 years, used regularly and just gets lovelier with age.

[MrsBertMacklin]

Thanks, I think I might go for one of the plainer Eddie Harrops...