No.545 SD Briefcase | Chromexcel® #8 (x10 Made)

The No.545 is a new and exclusive design introduced in 2026. A classic shape and size with a slightly more modern feel. Built with a full 3/4 zip-around face, dual shorter carry handles, a back suede-lined 11" pocket and a well designed and functional internal body that features an 11" brass zipper, 6" brass zipper pocket and three leather utility pockets. LIMITED SEASONAL EDITION | Only x10 Made Horween® Chromexcel® Color#8 This version is made from genuine Horween® Chromexcel® in their classic and signature color #8. The deep burgundy color has a hint of brown and is tanned on a natural tan base to give the leather a slight "teacore" tannage as it patinas. Chromexcel® is one Horween's premiere and most complex leathers to tan. The smooth and sleek finish is more refined with a modern look even though it was first made in 1914, more than a century ago in Chicago. Today Chromexcel® is still hand-crafted by Horween® in Chicago, using the same processes and formulations as they did in 1914. Rich blends of hot oils, waxes, and greases are impregnated into the leather giving it not only a great feel but a unique pull up effect and a firm temper to make it ideal for bags and luggage. We use Chromexcel® with a natural (tan color) backing or "crust" to give the leather a teacore look after it's been worn for years. The tan crust color will slowly come to the surface on the corners, edges and other wear spots over time. This creates a genuine vintage "teacore" look as it patinas. You can use shoe polish or simple leather dies to touch-up these natural effects, but our feeling is the leather is designed for this and let it age as it was meant. Premium Lining | Italian Hardware & Brass Rivets The No.545 is finished with premium linings and trims. The interior is lined with a 100% cotton 9oz. herringbone lining then finished with solid-brass hardware, almost entirely from Italy. In addition, the rivets are hand-set, solid brass "Bull" rivets, the most durable available and nearly impossible to fail, but can only be installed individually by a human hand.