Can it be done?
I am looking for a leather-esq bag (ie: pleather tolerable, but nothing shiny) for work for £50 or less. It needs to look smart and be roomy enough for a laptop and a4 files. Most importantly it needs straps not to snap after a week of carrying said laptop.
Ideally black or brown, but brightish colours like purple, plum, racing green OK too.
I quite like leather backpacks, but cheap ones tend to look just that. Tote shopping bags are good, but never fit budget. Satchel would be perfect, but are they getting a bit dated? Zara and gap look OK...
I am however prepared to be flexible (considering real leather but second hand thanks to eBay), but cannot do navy, radley or Kipling. (Apologies to all I have just offended).
All suggestions welcome.