Hermès Luggage & Briefcases

For many jet-setters and stylish corporate types who have ascended to the top of the ladder, getting a grip means reaching for a piece of luggage or business case by Hermès. This brand’s status as a prime purveyor of luxury leather goods, scarves, and neckties is not at all surprising considering that the French company's offerings have been by preferred by style icons from Grace Kelly to Humphrey Bogart.

Beautiful as it is practical, Hermès well-made and thoughtfully designed luggage is crafted to the highest standards in the spirit of luxury travel. Made of the finest leathers with detail in mind so that form artfully meets function, pieces are created to ensure they're perfectly suited for any trip, whether a weekend jaunt to a not-so-distant getaway or a far-flung journey to a remote corner of the globe.

In the minds of a certain breed of tycoon or high-flier, a meticulously crafted Hermès briefcase is like a firm handshake: they would never be without one. As practical as they are handsome, the French-accented cases are outfitted with inner pockets and compartments that allow their owners to carry business essentials in style from the boardroom to intercontinental business class.

Quick Facts

• A 1950s Hermès traditional style hard sided briefcase rendered in luxurious black Porosus Crocodile skin with gold-tone hardware and a red leather interior sold at a Leland Little auction in September 2015 for $3,200
• In 2007, an Old World vintage Hermès canvas steamer trunk with leather trim and bronze hardware realized a $13,000 winning bid at a Stamford Auction in Connecticut
• A May 2009 Christie's auction in London saw a pair of mid-10th century leather-trimmed canvas Hermès suitcases sell for £750