Luxurious and stylish shoulder bags, handmade from the finest full-grain leather.

Personalize them with a laser engraving, great for a gift.

How Is Von Baer Leather Different?

Not all leather is the same.

Since 2015, we at Von Baer have dedicated ourselves to high-quality real leather.

Here's a 30-second summary of how to choose a better leather product:

  • Leather comes in different grades: full-grain, top-grain, and split/bonded - which represent how much of the original product is used (less product used = cheaper).
  • Full-grain is the best grade of leather you can buy: exceptionally durable, developing an elegant patina, and having that beautiful real leather smell.
  • Cheaper grades are less durable, age poorly, and don't have that authentic scent.
  • Leather is processed through "tanning", which makes it durable and water-resistant.
  • The two main methods for this are "vegetable-tanning" and "chrome-tanning".
  • Chrome tanning uses harsh chemicals that are bad for the environment and produce a worse quality leather.
  • Vegetable tanning is the best method, being more eco-friendly, and producing leather with a better patina and scent.

That's why here at Von Baer, we only use full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather, sourced from the finest tanneries across Tuscany, Italy.

It ages beautifully over time, developing a unique patina, making it more durable and luxurious than lower-quality leather.

It's also why we developed the leather standards trademark Cuoio Superiore (meaning "superior leather" in Italian).

Learn more about Von Baer here.

Elegance

Leather Tote Bag

$790

Solid Brown

Elegant Black

Deep Red

City

Women's Laptop Bag

$1,300

Solid Brown

Elegant Black

Isabella

Shoulder Bag

$500

Solid Brown

Classic Tan

Elegant Black

Deep Red

10X

Women's Leather Laptop Travel Bag

$1,600

Solid Brown

Classic Tan

Elegant Black

Elegant

Women's Laptop Briefcase

$1,200

Solid Brown

Elegant Black

Deep Red

Exquisite

Women's Laptop Bag

$1,200

Elegant Black

Classic Tan

Deep Red

Grand

Women's Leather Garment Bag

$1,800

Solid Brown

Classic Tan

Elegant Black

Weekender

Women's Leather Weekend Bag

$1,600

Solid Brown

Classic Tan

Elegant Black

Deep Red

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Why Choose Von Baer?

von baer bag being stitched

Expertly Handcrafted Leather Products

finishing a sheet of black leather

Full-Grain Vegetable-Tanned Italian Leather

interior stitching of no1 leather briefcase

Strong Hardware for a Lifetime of Use

durable cotton lining

Luxurious & Durable Cotton Lining

brown bag with a laser engraving of initials for personalization

Personalize With a Laser Engraving

bag color examples

Exquisitely Rich-Hued Leather for Refined Tastes

Women's Laptop Messenger Bags

A crossbody laptop messenger bag provides a sleek and sophisticated way to carry and protect your laptop and documents.

Women's Messenger Backpacks

These adorable and easy-to-carry backpacks are versatile and roomy enough to fit all of your must-haves.

Women's Messenger Bags for School/College

You can’t go wrong with a messenger bag for school. These crossbody satchels are functional and tasteful, with enough room and zippered pockets to fit your laptop and all of your school supplies.

Women's Shoulder Briefcases

Get a leather briefcase with a sleek, timeless design that is also easy to carry. These bags are classy and professional-looking.

Small Messenger Bags

A small messenger bag is a must-have for every woman! The perfect size for your iPad and cell phone, or for those days when you need the essentials, these shoulder bags are cute and functional.

Full Grain Leather Messenger Bags – Handmade from Designers Von Baer

Carry your essential gear in a durable and stylish full-grain leather messenger bag. Our bags are beautiful and professional-looking, handcrafted in Italy using only premium leather. Your belongings have never been so well protected.

Our luxurious leather is available in black, dark brown, and tan (with some products also having red leather options).

How to Style Your Messenger Bag

A messenger bag is highly versatile. The handles can carry the bag, similar to a traditional briefcase or worn crossbody.

  1. The shoulder strap should fit snugly to the body when wearing the bag crossbody so it doesn't get in the way when you are moving around.
  2. The shoulder strap is removable, if you choose to carry the bag by the handles, take the shoulder strap off so it doesn't flap around.

Co-Founder: Albert Varkki
Von Baer was founded because I wanted a unique and high-quality laptop bag for myself, without paying for an unreasonably overpriced designer brand. I've spent over 500 hours testing 1,000s of leather products over 10 years to help you get a better product.
I'm proud of the luxurious leather goods we've created since 2014, and I'm sure you'll love them too. Read more about our story here.

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