I have mentioned over and again that a backpack should never become the bag for a professional adult. I know it is convenient but it makes you look juvenile, let alone taking up the space of another human being in a crowded area such as in a train, so it makes you self-centered too.

Hermes proves yet again that it knows best when it comes to understated classiness. Following the success of the handsome Steve, Alfred, the younger looking brother, not only is equally handsome but slightly more compact and lighter as well. It is lined with canvas instead of leather like in the case of Steve and trims the price down by about EUR800 compared to Steve to EUR3,650.

By the way, there are a lot more affordable options besides splurging EUR3,650 to look classy and professional (not to mention considerate). Any decent canvas or leather messenger bag or a briefcase is already way better than a backpack, even if it comes for free with a purchase of your notebook.

Image is courtesy of Hermes