A taster of product we've been dispatching. Popular in New York this month: Leather Holdall by PETER JOHNSTON.

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It's rare to find a soft briefcase that's just the right size, takes a tight design brief, makes it all work well and still looks manly. This bag has pockets and compartments for your keys, Blackberry or iPhone, wallet, iPad, laptop and daily papers yet remains slim and contemporary. Made of soft leather in rich brown and a durable contrasting red cotton drill lining, leather is always a good choice as it keeps its appearance and often looks better with age. Think of this briefcase as your formal white shirt; looks good with everything and is fitting of most occasions. 

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Searching for the ultimate 24-hour, all-purpose weekender bag? Well, here it is - the Jensen Holdall. To avoid baggage handlers and carousels a jet-hopping lifestyle necessitates getting hand luggage just right. The Jensen is the perfect off-duty multifunction bag as good for jet-hopping as it is for heading round to the local gym. Super-supple perforated leather in rich chocolate brown, every design line and every detail has been thought about from easy access front opening to the sturdy functioning hardware and the satisfying tug of the metal twin slider zip. A great shape, stuffed-full or not, this bag succeeds in being refined yet still manly. 

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You've got places to go and people to see. One piece of carry-on size luggage? The objective is to pack enough outfits to cover your time away in as small a space as possible. Place at the bottom of your bag items such as sweaters, jeans etc. as they will be taking the full weight of clothes placed on top and it doesn't matter too much if they arrive a bit wrinkled. The last item to go in your bag should be anything tailored that will need hanging and airing on arrival. A bag with shoe pockets is essential for keeping them separate and internal zip pockets are ideal for toiletries and loose cufflinks. We've thought it through and here's what we'll be taking. We'll be packing one tailored jacket, one tailored trouser, one casual cotton trouser, three shirts, one cashmere sweater, formal shoes, socks etc. and accessories such as cufflinks. Then wear another outfit to travel; we'll be wearing casual shoes, jeans, shirt, cashmere knitwear and lightweight cashmere/silk scarf too. Just right, all the essentials and a couple of changes. Enjoy!