Le 31
Monochrome Mixed-Media Briefcase
This monochrome briefcase from Le 31 by Simons is a laptop and travel bag made from synthetic grained leather and strong woven canvas. Its main compartment closes with a zip and provides an inner pocket for a 15-inch laptop with a safety strap. It includes front and back outer zipped pockets, practical inner pockets, grab handles with a snap fastener, and an adjustable, removable crossbody strap. Dimensions: 11" H x 15" L x 3" W (28 x 38 x 8 cm).
- Material
- Synthetic grained leather and strong woven canvas
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Briefcases
Color
Size
Specifications
A monochrome briefcase made from synthetic leather and woven canvas with multiple pockets and a laptop compartment.
Synthetic grained leather and strong woven canvas. Main compartment with zip closure. Front and back outer zipped pockets. Practical inner pockets. Inner pocket for 15-inch laptop with safety strap. Grab handles with snap fastener. Adjustable and removable crossbody strap.
- Material
- Synthetic grained leather and strong woven canvas
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15x3x11 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Briefcases
Additional Attributes
- front and back outer zipped pockets
- practical inner pockets
- safety strap for laptop
- snap fastener on handles
Product Insights
The Le 31 Monochrome Mixed-Media Briefcase (Can$145, in stock) is a budget work bag whose woven canvas bears the load and polyurethane face stays wipeable, with a zip-top opening that slides a laptop or A4 folder flat into a 3-inch-deep main compartment; it fits most 15.6-inch laptops (leaving 0.5 in for the largest, 1.6 in for a MacBook Air M5) and provides daily organization via two outer zipped pockets (front quick-reach, back flat stash) and inner zip/slip pockets, while snap-handles and a removable strap offer hand/shoulder carry. The tradeoffs: the laptop slot is an unpadded safety-strap pocket requiring a separate sleeve for drop protection, only slim chargers/notebooks fit the shallow depth, and the finish—which ages without patina—must be cleaned only with a damp cloth and mild soap, since leather conditioners crack the PU. At 15x11x3 in it matches the $200 MAHI Messenger shell but undercuts the MAHI, 230 EUR Delsey, and 2,800 kr Mismo alternatives.
Verified claims
- Laptop fit
- Most 15.6-in laptops fit; the largest common bodies leave only ~0.5 in, while a 15-in MacBook Air M5 leaves 1.6 in.
- Dimensions
- Listed 15 x 11 x 3 in (38 x 28 x 8 cm), within 1 cm of the $200 MAHI Messenger's 37 x 28 x 8 cm shell.
- Laptop protection
- The 15-in laptop slot is an unpadded safety-strap pocket, so drop protection needs a separate sleeve.
- Packing
- A charger and notebook fit in the 3-inch-deep main compartment only when both are relatively slim.
- Organization
- Daily essentials fit in two outer zipped pockets and inner zip and slip pockets.
- Main access
- Zip-top opening slides a laptop or A4 folder in flat; one full zip pull secures it.
- Outer pockets
- Outer zipped pockets split roles: front is for quick reach; back is a flat body-side stash.
- Carry modes
- Snap-fastened handles and removable strap let you switch between hand and shoulder carry.
- Materials
- Shell uses 100% polyurethane and woven canvas: canvas carries tension, PU keeps the face wipeable.
- Upkeep
- Leather conditioners swell and crack the coating; clean only with a damp cloth, no patina forms.
- Price context
- At Can$145, this is the budget entry against the $200 MAHI, 230 EUR Delsey and 2,800 kr Mismo alternatives.
- Care
- Leather conditioners speed up PU cracking; a damp cloth with mild soap is the full care routine.
- Aging
- The textured PU-and-canvas shell keeps its finish through daily use rather than developing a leather patina.
Product record
- Title
- Monochrome Mixed-Media Briefcase
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 145 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing black textured briefcase with twin top handles, a detachable wide shoulder strap with metal clips, two horizontal zip pockets on the front, and a top zip closure.
- Overall shapeRectangular briefcase viewed from the front with slightly rounded top corners and a flat base visible at the bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.62 (high) - Surface textureUniform fine pebble-textured surface across the visible exterior panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (high) - Top handlesPair of short rounded handles joined by a small strap at the crown, attached to the bag with reinforced tabs.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Front horizontal bandA horizontal smooth band runs across the upper front panel above the zip pockets, visually separating the top section from the lower front pockets.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.84 · h 0.08 (high) - Front zip pocketsTwo side-by-side horizontal zip pockets on the lower front, each with a visible metal zipper and a small textured pull tab.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.44 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high) - Center seamA vertical seam or panel join runs down the middle of the front lower panel between the two pockets.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.46 · w 0.02 · h 0.40 (high) - Top zipperTop zip closure is indicated by a faint zipper line running along the bag top under the handles.
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x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (medium) - Detachable shoulder strapWide woven shoulder strap attached to metal swivel clips at each side; strap lays across the lower front left and extends to the right side clip.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.66 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.84 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.26 (high) - Metal hardware finishVisible metal components including zipper teeth, zipper sliders, swivel clips, and a rectangular strap buckle in a bright silver-tone finish.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.44 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.48 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Left strap buckleRectangular metal adjustment buckle visible on the left portion of the strap resting on the surface in front of the bag.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, even diffuse lighting, and a soft shadow beneath the bag. Image is centered and cropped to include entire bag and strap.
- Background and stagingEven light gray seamless background with the bag placed on a flat surface creating a subtle cast shadow below.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly under the bag and strap, indicating overhead soft lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.84 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionCentered frontal composition with minimal perspective distortion and the entire product visible inside the frame.
Colors
black· main exterior panels#0D0D0Dblack (strap)· shoulder strap fabric#141414silver· metal hardware#939394- Overall shapeRectangular briefcase viewed from the front with slightly rounded top corners and a flat base visible at the bottom of the image.
- 02
Product
Partial right-side and front view of a rectangular monochrome briefcase showing textured main panel, twin top handles, metal zipper, detachable shoulder strap and metal hardware.
- Overall shapeRectangular slim briefcase with squared corners and a flat base visible at the lower edge.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.53 (high) - Main front panel materialLarge front panel with fine woven textured fabric (appears ballistic or textured nylon) covering most of the visible face.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.52 · h 0.42 (high) - Trim and reinforcementSmooth pebbled leather trim around edges, base corner, handle anchors and piping that contrasts slightly in texture with the woven main panel.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Top handlesPair of rounded padded top handles in pebbled leather, joined at the top by a small leather wrap; handles are upright and centered on the bag.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Zipper compartmentsTwo visible zipper tracks at the top edge running along the depth of the bag; one prominent vertical-exposed metal-tooth zipper runs down the front side near the left edge of the front panel.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.09 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium) - Detachable shoulder strap hardwareSilver metal swivel clasp attached to a D-ring on the bag's left side linking to a fabric strap; connection is mounted on a leather rectangular patch.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Shoulder strapWide woven fabric shoulder strap in a matching dark color, shown extending down and forward from the left side of the bag.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - Piping detailRounded piping runs along the outer edge of the front panel creating a framed outline.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light grey background with soft shadow beneath the bag; image is cropped to show right-front and left-side details.
- Background and lightingEven soft studio lighting on a uniform light grey backdrop producing a soft shadow under the bag toward the lower left.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter view cropped to show the bag's right-front face and left side hardware; top of handles nearly centered in the upper third of the image.
- Image qualitySharp focus on bag details with visible texture and reflections on metal hardware; no visible text or labels in the image.
Colors
textured black· main front panel#0E0E11black leather· leather trim and handles#0E0E0Dpolished silver· metal hardware#EDEDEDblack webbing· shoulder strap#131314- Overall shapeRectangular slim briefcase with squared corners and a flat base visible at the lower edge.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the briefcase mouth showing two main zip compartments with silver metal zippers, black pebbled exterior, and black fabric interior with an internal zip pocket and slip pockets.
- Exterior materialBlack pebbled leather-like exterior visible around the zipper tracks and handles, textured with small irregular grain.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.65 · w 0.25 · h 0.30 (high) - Main zipper tracksTwo parallel silver metal zipper tracks run along the top edges of two adjacent compartments; teeth are evenly spaced and reflective.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.24 (high) - Interior liningBlack woven fabric lining inside the compartments, smooth and matte in finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Internal zip pocketInternal horizontal zip pocket set into the lining with a small metal zipper pull visible.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.33 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Slip pocketsAt least one vertical slip pocket or divider panel visible inside the compartment, made from the same black lining fabric.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium) - Handle detailRounded handle covered in the same pebbled material with a stitched strap featuring a metal snap stud near the top left corner.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up image with a neutral light grey background and soft diffuse lighting producing minimal shadows and slight reflections on metal zippers.
- Shot compositionTight angled top-down close-up focusing on the open compartments and zipper details; upper right compartment is closest to the camera.
- BackgroundEven light grey background with no visible props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse studio lighting; metal zipper teeth show specular highlights and slight reflections.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.24 (high) - Image limitationsInterior depth and items inside compartments are mostly empty or not shown; some areas near edges are cropped by the frame.
Colors
pebbled black· pebbled exterior#161513matte black fabric· interior lining#0E0D0Dpolished silver· zipper teeth and hardware- Exterior materialBlack pebbled leather-like exterior visible around the zipper tracks and handles, textured with small irregular grain.