Le 31
Textured Faux-Leather Briefcase
The Textured Faux-Leather Briefcase by Le 31 by Simons is a briefcase-style bag with dual top handles and a detachable, adjustable crossbody strap. It provides two main zippered compartments and small inner pockets for organizing work or travel items, while its black textured faux-leather exterior and silver hardware offer a durable, classic appearance. Measurements are 15 by 11 by 3.5 inches (38 x 28 x 9 cm).
- Material
- Textured faux leather
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- business, modern
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Briefcases
Size
Specifications
Textured faux-leather briefcase with two main compartments and adjustable crossbody strap.
Two main compartments with two-way zip closures, adjustable and removable crossbody strap, grab handles, small inner pockets.
- Material
- Textured faux leather
- Style
- business, modern
- Occasion
- work, business-casual, interview
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15x3.5x11 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Briefcases
Additional Attributes
- two main compartments
- small practical inner pockets
- silver metallic hardware
Product Insights
The Le 31 Textured Faux-Leather Briefcase at 145 CAD is a unisex, twin-compartment carry built around two full-size independent two-way-zip sections that keep one side sealed while the other opens, splitting laptop and papers from chargers and keys; small inner pockets hold keys, phone and cards by the opening, and a removable strap unclips to a plain twin-handle briefcase or clips back for crossbody. It offers the same twin-compartment format as 387 to 995 CAD flagship briefcases at a fraction of the price, with black and brown as one-size equals differing only in colour, from Simons’ in-house Canadian family-owned label since 1840, designed in Canada rather than a domestic-manufacturing claim. The tradeoff is a rigid, shallow, flat-load bag: each compartment has only about 4 cm of usable depth despite the 3.5-inch shell, a 15-inch laptop fits loosely with no padded sleeve and the interior runs smaller than the 15 x 11 inch exterior, the PU shell never patinas, leather conditioner does nothing, upkeep is a damp-cloth wipe plus a vinyl/PU UV protectant every 3 to 6 months, embossed grain repeats uniformly, and both sliders share each zip track, so waxing the teeth is required for smooth travel. In stock, 1 review.
Verified claims
- Laptop fit
- A 15-inch laptop fits loosely with no padded sleeve; the interior runs smaller than the 15 x 11 inch shell.
- Two-way zip access
- Each compartment's two-way zip opens partway from either end
- Care
- Leather conditioner does nothing on this PU shell; upkeep is a damp-cloth wipe
- UV protection
- A vinyl/PU-specific UV protectant every 3 to 6 months is the only care this shell takes
- Surface finish
- Embossed grain stamps texture and colour together and never develops a patina
- Zip durability
- Both sliders share each zip track, so wax the teeth to preserve smooth travel
- Depth
- Each compartment carries only about 4 cm of usable depth, rewarding a flat load
- Interior pockets
- Small inner pockets sit by the opening for quick access to keys and a transit pass
- Carry
- Removable strap unclips fully for a plain twin-handle briefcase, then clips back for hands-free crossbody
- Surface grain
- Roller-embossed grain repeats uniformly with its colour stamped in, not printed on top.
- Value
- Same twin-compartment format as $387 to $995 flagship briefcases, at 145 CAD
- Compartments
- Two full-size compartments close on independent two-way zips, so one side stays sealed while the other opens
- Capacity
- The 3.5-inch depth gives each compartment only about 4 cm of usable depth, so the bag rewards a flat load
- Brand exclusivity
- Le 31 is the in-house label of Simons, a Canadian family-owned retailer since 1840
- Unisex design
- Sold in the Le 31 men's line, but the design and adjustable crossbody strap suit any wearer.
- Inner pockets
- Small inner pockets keep keys, phone and cards within reach and against the body
- Design origin
- Designed in Canada signals Canadian design direction, not domestic manufacturing
- Organization
- Two independent zippered compartments split laptop and papers from chargers and keys.
Product record
- Title
- Textured Faux-Leather Briefcase
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 145 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 1 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Textured Faux-Leather Briefcase: Choose this if you want a structured faux-leather briefcase made of 100% polyurethane in a classic black or brown finish with polished silver hardware. Its twin grab handles plus an adjustable, removable crossbody strap and two main compartments with two-way zip closures suit commuters who want both handheld and shoulder carrying in a compact one-size footprint measuring 11 inches tall by 15 inches long by 3.5 inches wide. Note the small inner pockets are described as practical but modest, so it may suit lighter everyday loads rather than bulkier setups.[1,2,3] | Woven Faux-Leather Briefcase: Choose this if you want a slim, soft-sided work bag in faux leather with a woven basket-weave texture: it measures 16 by 12.5 by 2.75 inches, has a zip main compartment, two snap-button compartments, and a padded laptop compartment with slip pockets and a padded divider inside. It suits commuters who alternate between short rounded top handles and a removable, adjustable crossbody strap, and it comes in one size in Black or Brown.[4,5,6,7] | Faux Croc Leather Briefcase: Choose this if you want a slim, polished briefcase for commuting: it has a zippered inner laptop compartment, practical inner pockets, and a removable, adjustable crossbody strap plus two top handles. Its glossy black faux-croc polyurethane shell with silver hardware gives a dressy look, and it is a single ONE SIZE design measuring about 15 inches long, 11.5 inches high, and 2 inches wide. Note it comes only in black in this one size, so it suits a structured, streamlined carry rather than a roomy, expandable bag.[8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing black textured briefcase with twin rounded top handles, two vertical leather trim straps on the front, a top zipper, metal hardware, and a detachable wide fabric shoulder strap laid across the front lower area.
- Overall shapeRectangular soft-sided briefcase with gently rounded corners and a flat base, shown facing front.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (high) - Surface textureUniform fine pebbled / grained faux-leather texture visible across the front panel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.34 (high) - Top handlesPair of rounded tubular top handles attached at the bag top center with short leather tabs; handles appear slightly glossier than the body.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Vertical front trimTwo vertical stitched leather trim strips run from near the top to near the base on the front face, positioned left and right of center.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.38 · w 0.06 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.38 · w 0.06 · h 0.34 (high) - Top zipper and pullHorizontal top zipper is visible between the handles with a metal zipper pull centered behind the handles.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.06 (medium) - Detachable shoulder strapWide adjustable black fabric shoulder strap attached with metal swivel clasps to D-rings at each side; the strap is laid across the front lower portion with a rectangular metal adjustment buckle visible.
3 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.52 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Metal hardware finishAll visible metal hardware including buckles, D-rings and swivel clasps have a bright silvery finish.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.50 · w 0.08 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.66 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high) - Stitching detailRaised stitching visible along handle tabs, vertical trim strips and perimeter seams contrasting subtly with the textured surface.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow beneath the bag and even frontal lighting.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray seamless background filling the frame.
- ShadowSoft shadow directly beneath the bag indicating overhead frontal lighting and a flat support surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.74 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionBag centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the frame with generous empty space above.
- Image qualitySharp focus on bag with even studio lighting and no visible noise or compression artifacts.
Colors
textured black· main body front panel#0E0E0Dgloss black· handles and trim#141413matte black fabric· shoulder strap fabric#0D0E0Epolished silver· metal hardware- Overall shapeRectangular soft-sided briefcase with gently rounded corners and a flat base, shown facing front.
- 02
Product
Side/three-quarter view of a structured black textured faux-leather briefcase showing dual top handles, two zipper compartments, vertical trim straps, and a detachable shoulder strap with metal clasp.
- Overall shapeRectangular structured briefcase body with slightly rounded corners and a flat base visible at the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.73 · h 0.82 (high) - Surface textureFine pebble/textured grain visible across the faux-leather exterior surface.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.62 (high) - Top handlesTwo rounded top handles in smooth black faux-leather emerging from the bag top and attached with metal rectangular rings.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Handle hardwarePolished silver rectangular metal rings connecting handles to the bag, with a visible attachment plate on the bag front.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Double zip compartmentsTwo parallel top zippers with visible silver metal teeth and black zipper tape running along the top edge.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high) - Vertical trim strapsTwo vertical smooth faux-leather trim strips running down the front face of the bag, parallel to each other.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.26 · w 0.16 · h 0.64 (high) - Edge pipingRaised piping along the bag edges and around the front panel perimeter in smooth black material.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.84 (high) - Detachable shoulder strap connectionSilver swivel clasp hooked to a D-ring mounted on a small rectangular leather patch on the bag side.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Shoulder strap materialWide black woven webbing shoulder strap visible looped across the foreground and attached to the clasp.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.67 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light grey background with soft shadow beneath the bag; slight vignette and even front lighting.
- BackgroundEven light grey neutral background filling the frame.
- Shadow and lightingSoft shadow cast beneath and slightly to the left of the bag; lighting is diffuse and frontal with mild highlights on hardware.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter side view cropped to show the bag body, handles and strap with the bag centered slightly to the left of the image center.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp focus on bag surface and hardware with no visible text.
Colors
textured black· body exterior#0E0E0Dpolished silver· hardwareblack webbing· shoulder strap#0E0E0E- Overall shapeRectangular structured briefcase body with slightly rounded corners and a flat base visible at the bottom edge.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the briefcase top corner showing textured black faux-leather body, two adjacent zippered compartments with silver metal teeth, leather piping, visible interior fabric at the open compartment, and a swivel clip strap attachment with polished silver hardware.
- Textured exteriorBlack faux-leather exterior with a small pebble texture visible across the main body panel and curved side panel.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.86 (high) - Dual zippersTwo parallel zippered compartments with exposed silver metal zipper teeth running along curved top edges; zippers sit directly adjacent with narrow leather gusset between.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Zipper pullsPolished silver rectangular zipper pulls with a small center cutout or hole; two pulls visible close together at the corner.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.57 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Piped edgeSmooth rounded piping along the bag edge in a slightly glossier black material, outlining the curved profile of the briefcase.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.92 (high) - Interior lining visibleBlack fabric lining visible inside the open compartment between the zipper tracks.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.38 (medium) - Swivel clip attachmentPolished silver swivel clip attached to a rectangular metal loop on the bag; clip connects to a black strap end.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - TopstitchingVisible straight stitching around the piping and along the zipper panels in matching black thread.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up with a white to light-gray background, soft directional lighting producing mild highlights on metallic hardware and glossy piping; tight crop focuses on the bag corner and strap connection.
- Shot compositionTight angled close-up framing the bag corner and top zippers, with the product filling most of the image and the strap trailing toward the lower left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven light neutral background fading to very light gray near image edges.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional lighting creates specular highlights on the silver hardware and a subtle sheen on the glossed piping, with small cast shadows under the strap and clip.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium)
Colors
textured black· exterior body#0E0E0Cpolished silver· hardwarematte black· strap end/interior lining#0E0E0B- Textured exteriorBlack faux-leather exterior with a small pebble texture visible across the main body panel and curved side panel.
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Surprised on the Quality
Purchased as a gift and there was an obvious tear in the seam. Returned with no issues but the seam was wavy and looked a little cheap. That said my son-in-law was happy with it (looks good enough & perfect size). Only $125. 00 so overall still good value I suppose.