The lightweight, minimalist Vitesse Brief
The lightweight, minimalist Vitesse Brief
Made from natural, distressed waxed canvas
Made from natural, distressed waxed canvas
Laptop pocket fits devices secured in their own sleeves
Laptop pocket fits devices secured in their own sleeves
Deep side pockets store accessories
Deep side pockets store accessories
High-performance paragliding-style buckles
High-performance paragliding-style buckles
Front organizational pockets underneath the flap
Front organizational pockets underneath the flap
High-performance custom hardware
High-performance custom hardware
Back pocket
Back pocket
Insert laptop with protective sleeve in the large pocket (Shown: Neo Sleeven $39 sold separately)
Insert laptop with protective sleeve in the large pocket (Shown: Neo Sleeven $39 sold separately)
Includes 1.5" Simple Strap
Includes 1.5" Simple Strap
Wear on the shoulder or hand-carry
Wear on the shoulder or hand-carry
OPTIONAL: Leather Shoulder Pad with grippy underside ($25 sold separately)
OPTIONAL: Leather Shoulder Pad with grippy underside ($25 sold separately)
OPTIONAL: Upgrade to a matching Supreme Suspension Strap (additional $25)
OPTIONAL: Upgrade to a matching Supreme Suspension Strap (additional $25)
OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Supreme Suspension Strap (additional $25)
OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Supreme Suspension Strap (additional $25)
Available in three colorways
Available in three colorways
Brown Waxed Canvas
Brown Waxed Canvas
Black Waxed Canvas
Black Waxed Canvas
Blue Waxed Canvas
Blue Waxed Canvas
The lightweight, minimalist Vitesse Brief
Made from natural, distressed waxed canvas
Laptop pocket fits devices secured in their own sleeves
Deep side pockets store accessories
High-performance paragliding-style buckles
Front organizational pockets underneath the flap
High-performance custom hardware
Back pocket
Insert laptop with protective sleeve in the large pocket (Shown: Neo Sleeven $39 sold separately)
Includes 1.5" Simple Strap
Wear on the shoulder or hand-carry
OPTIONAL: Leather Shoulder Pad with grippy underside ($25 sold separately)
OPTIONAL: Upgrade to a matching Supreme Suspension Strap (additional $25)
OPTIONAL UPGRADE: Supreme Suspension Strap (additional $25)
Available in three colorways
Brown Waxed Canvas
Black Waxed Canvas
Blue Waxed Canvas
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Vitesse Brief

You'll love the elegant simplicity of the Vitesse Brief. The design showcases the natural character of the 15-oz. waxed canvas, chosen for its abrasion- and water-resistance. Expertly-sewn binding on all seams keeps them from fraying, and a double layer of canvas on the bottom and sides bolsters durability. Quality hardware and full-grain leather accents complete the Brief's buy-it-for-life look. Includes a 1.5-inch Simple Strap which may be upgraded to a Supreme Suspension Shoulder Strap.


See the Vitesse Collection for the Vitesse Cycling Musette, the medium-sized Vitesse Plus, or the larger Vitesse Messenger Bag. 


 

All our products are crafted locally in our workshop by the most skilled sewing team in San Francisco.


 

Material:

  • 15-oz. Waxed Canvas
  • More details here

 

Dimensions & Weight: 

  • Waxed Canvas:
    15.5" (l) x 4" (w) x 11" (h); 1.7 lbs.
    39.37 cm (l) x 10.16 cm (w) x 27.94 cm(h); .77 kg

    Volume = 11 liters
     

 

FEATURES

  • Constructed from rugged waxed canvas in black, brown, or navy
  • Spacious main compartment with internal laptop pocket and two deep organizational pockets
  • Laptop pocket with velcro tab secure the device and keep it tight
  • External front pocket underneath flap with 3 sewn-in compartments for phone, wallet, AirPods, etc.)
  • Two paragliding-style buckles secure the flap
  • Full-grain leather top handles for a comfort
  • Back pocket stores documents, magazines, notepad of paper, etc.
  • Bottom base uses two layers of canvas for heft and durability.
  • Includes adjustable nylon strap. Can upgrade to Supreme Suspension Shoulder Strap at additional cost. 
  • Durable, high-performance custom metal hardware 
  • Waterproof YKK zippers
     
  • OPTIONAL: 
    - Neo Sleeve custom-fit for MacBook, iPad, and other PCs and tablets (sold separately $39)
    - Matching Leather Shoulder Pad (sold separately $25)
    - Upgrade to Supreme Suspension Shoulder Strap  (additional $25)
    - Martexin™ Original Wax can be used to touch-up and and freshen the wax on your bag.

SHIPPING: 

  • Domestic: USPS & FedEx. Details.
  • International: 4-5 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.

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Luis K. (Arizona, United States)
Most beautiful bag I've ever owned

Love this brief. The quality, feel and look is immaculate. I thought it would be more at home at work than in more casual settings, but this brief looks good in any setting and any situation. I can dress it up for work or I can dress it down for the coffee shop. It is spacious and mostly keeps its shape despite what you carry in it. For work I carry my 16 inch laptop, a dopp kitt, a binder with documents, over the ear headphones, my pens, and my chargers. It carries all my things with a little room to spare. I love that it's minimalist but has enough organization. I find that my laptop is robust enough to not need a laptop sleeve, but then again I drive to work. If you're commuting through public transit or walking you might want to put a sleeve on the laptop. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about this brief. It's my favorite EDC at the moment and I have a lot of backpacks and briefs from other reputable brands like Pakt, Bellroy, and Alpaka. This bag is blows the rest out of the water is just gorgeous. The fact that they emailed me saying the brief was gonna take longer to ship because it had to be made when I ordered it made it feel even more premium. You can tell this brief was made by a company that cares about craftsmanship. Bonus for hand making the products in the United States as well.

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Cody D. (British Columbia, Canada)
Relaxed city fit

Perfect bag for commuting around the city while looking good.

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Edwin

Perfect lite briefcase!

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Edwin G. (Texas, United States)
A Stylish Solution

My new Vitesse Briefcase enables me to carry my MacBook Air or my iPad Pro (or both) with ease, class, and a perfect blend of minimalist efficiency. Well made as always and having just the right purpose.

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D.E. (Minnesota, United States)
Perfect for me

Stylish, professional briefcase that isn't too fancy/heavy/stiff for me like some leather options, nor too modern/techy like some nylon competitors. Needed depth for bulky items. Didn't want a backpack, tote, or a messenger with a flap for entry. In the main compartment, I carry a laptop in a sleeve, bento box, travel mug, shaker cup and 2 food containers - not a lot of briefcases can hold bulky round objects. Other pockets for papers and EDC items. Got black canvas which I love. It appears more professional for my workplace and less rugged than brown.

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SIZE GUIDE

Available in one size, the Vitesse Brief can fit various laptops and tablets. We recommend storing your laptop or tablet in a protective sleeve, like WaterField's Neo Sleeve for optimal protection. These devices can fit in your Vitesse Brief:

 

  1. MacBook:
    • 16'' MacBook Pro 
    • 14" MacBook Pro 
    • 15" MacBook Air
    • 13" MacBook Air
    • Other similarly sized laptops
       
  2. iPad:
    • 13" iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
    • 11" iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
    • 13" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
    • 11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
    • Other similarly sized tablets
       

Note: Fits other similarly-sized devices in the special pocket or in the main compartment. See custom-fit Sleeve recommendations here. 

 

IT'S ELEGANTLY SIMPLE

 

The minimalist design and open interior of this versatile, lightweight brief let you carry work or personal items with ease.

Inside, a wide pocket fits a laptop (protected in its own sleeve) or documents, and two deep organizational pockets hold accessories. The sides and bottom are reinforced with a double layer of waxed canvas for durability.

 

HEAVY-DUTY 15 OZ. WAXED CANVAS

Not all waxed canvas bags are created equal. Lower quality bags use 6 oz. canvas. The majority designated as “durable” use 12 oz. canvas. At 15 oz., our waxed canvas exceeds what is commonly sold in the market, yet it's still lightweight. It has a naturally rugged, distressed look you can re-wax to freshen it up. 

The canvas comes from a reputable U.S. mill that has produced these fabrics since 1930. This specialized textile is coated with Martexin Original Wax™ and shouldn't require much cleaning. Just wipe off stains with a damp cloth. 

HOW TO FRESHEN UP YOUR CANVAS

 

Keep your Vitesse Brief looking new by applying wax when you think it needs a little refresh. Although you can use any wax, you may want to try Martexin Original Wax™ which was originally used to coat your canvas bag. 

HIGH-PERFORMANCE HARDWARE

 

High quality hardware components complement the elegant simplicity of the Vitesse Brief, ensuring that what you carry will remain safe and protected.  

 

Double zipper-pulls overlap so you can lock them together to secure your bag's contents. The straps attach to industrial-grade clips that swivel so your Brief stays balanced on your body as you move. The double paragliding-style buckles on the flap are easy to open for those familiar with it, but are a deterrence for pickpockets. 

THE VITESSE COLLECTION

 

All Vitesse bags have a straightforward, uncomplicated design that makes them ideal lightweight everyday carry bags. All are made from the same 15 oz. premium waxed canvas, use high performance hardware, and are built to last. They're a perfect choice for buy-it-for-life shoppers. 

 

In addition to the Vitesse Brief, the Vitesse line includes the Vitesse Musette Collection which includes three sizes: the small Vitesse Cycling Musette,  the medium Vitesse Musette Plus, or the large Vitesse Messenger Bag. 

 

 

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