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Madrid Earth - 16" Leather Briefcase

Name: Madrid Earth - 16" Leather Briefcase
Brand: Republic of Florence
SKU: 2012RTW009
Price: 399.2 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (29 reviews)

Character on the outside, order on the inside. A central padded section takes a 16-inch laptop, with a full compartment either side for papers and everything else. At home in the office, and well beyond it.

The zip runs all the way round, so it opens flat and you see everything at once. Pockets inside for everything and none outside, on purpose: nothing to break the line of the bag. Two leather handles, or the removable shoulder strap.

Vegetable-tanned, full-grain, made in Italy. Only 10% of the world's leather is made this way. No synthetic coating, no corrected grain, so it looks better in five years than it does today. Same tanneries, same makers, since 2007.

Full-Grain Vegetable-Tanned Italian Leather

We use certified, premium full-grain Italian cowhide, vegetable tanned in Tuscany by a family run tannery.

No syntethic coatings. No corrected grain. Just natural leather, finished using traditional methods.

How it Wears

Vegetable-tanned leather develops depth and character over time. It evolves. It gains patina. It becomes distinctly yours.

It doens't stay static, and that's the point.

Responsable Production

Our leather is a by-product of the food industry and is hand-dyed in small batches, allowing each piece to develop variations in tone and character

We use natural tannig derived from barks and leaves, a cleaner, slower process.

And that's deliberate.

Lear More about our leather

SHIPPING and RETURNS

SHIPPING
- Complimentary shipping on orders over $200 (Australia & New Zealand)
- Complimentary shipping on orders over USD $220 (United States)
- Same-day dispatch from Sydney for orders placed before 12pm

For full delivery details and timeframes, view options here

RETURNS & EXCHANGE
- 30-day returns and exchanges
- A straightforward process

If it's not right, we'll make it right.

Read our full returns policy here

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Packed full of features you’ll love

Character on the outside

Buckled handles and a clean, pocket-free front give it a shape you won't mistake for anything else. As right in a client meeting as it is everywhere else the day takes you.

Order on the inside

The zip runs all the way round, so it opens flat. Laptop in the centre, up to 16 inches, a full compartment either side and pockets for the small things.

Leather that gets better

Full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather, hand-dyed one hide at a time in Tuscany. It softens and deepens with use, so it looks better in five years than it does today.

Your name on it

Initials or a full name, embossed by a master embosser in Sydney. A small mark that makes it yours, or makes it a gift.

Ready to give

Wrapped in tissue with our thank-you card, and a handwritten note in your words if you'd like one. It arrives ready to hand over, with nothing left to do but give it.

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Madrid Earth

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MATERIAL & MAKE
- Full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather
- Made in Italy in small batches
- Cotton lining

FUNCTION & LAYOUT
- Central padded laptop section, fits most 16" laptops
- Full compartment either side
- Zip-around opening that opens flat
- Multiple pockets inside for small items
- No outside pockets, for a clean line

FINISHING DETAILS
- Reinforced stitching
- Two-way metal zips

CARRY & COMFORT
- Reinforced leather top handles
- Removable, adjustable leather shoulder strap

INCLUDED
- Cotton dust cover for storage

Glasgow Grey

Features:

MATERIAL & MAKE
- Full-grain mezzo vitello Italian leather
- Made in Italy in small batches
- Cotton lining

FUNCTION & LAYOUT
- Dedicated laptop section, fits most 14" laptops
- Zip pocket and two open pockets inside
- Outer back pocket

FINISHING DETAILS
- Soft leather handles
- Protective metal feet on base

CARRY & COMFORT
- Removable, adjustable leather shoulder strap

INCLUDED
- Cotton dust cover for storage

Material:

Made in Italy from full-grain mezzo vitello, a calf leather with a softer, more relaxed look than our vegetable-tanned range. Its sealed finish resists water, and it's durable, easy to live with and more accessibly priced.

Munich Terra

Features:

MATERIAL & MAKE
- Full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather
- Made in Italy in small batches

FUNCTION & LAYOUT
- Two full compartments, fits most 16" laptops (unpadded)
- Two magnetic front pockets
- Buckled loops for an umbrella or newspaper
- Zipped back pocket
- Phone pocket and pen holders inside

FINISHING DETAILS
- Self-standing
- Reinforced stitching
- Two-way metal zips

CARRY & COMFORT
- Reinforced leather handle
- Removable, adjustable leather shoulder strap (65 to 122 cm)

INCLUDED
- Cotton dust cover for storage

Pretoria Terra

Features:

MATERIAL & MAKE
- Full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather
- Made in Italy in small batches
- Cotton lining

FUNCTION & LAYOUT
- Padded laptop sleeve, fits most 15" laptops
- Tablet sleeve
- Zipped front panel with pockets for passport, phone, pens and cards
- Zipped pockets at the front and back
- Multiple pockets inside, including a zip pocket

FINISHING DETAILS
- Reinforced stitching
- Protective metal feet on base
- Two-way metal zips

CARRY & COMFORT
- Reinforced leather handles
- Removable, adjustable leather shoulder strap, webbing-lined for grip
- Trolley band

INCLUDED
- Cotton dust cover for storage

Tokyo Jet

Features:

MATERIAL & MAKE
- Full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather
- Made in Italy in small batches
- Cotton lining

FUNCTION & LAYOUT
- Single open main compartment
- Padded laptop sleeve, fits most 16" laptops
- Zipped front pocket
- Open pockets and a zip pocket inside

FINISHING DETAILS
- Structured body that keeps its shape
- Protective metal feet on base
- Reinforced stitching
- Two-way metal zips

CARRY & COMFORT
- Reinforced leather top handles
- Removable, adjustable leather shoulder strap

INCLUDED
- Cotton dust cover for storage

London Jet

Features:

MATERIAL & MAKE
- Full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather
- Made in Italy in small batches
- Cotton lining

FUNCTION & LAYOUT
- Slim, structured main compartment
- Padded laptop sleeve, fits most 14" laptops
- Two open pockets and one zip pocket inside
- Clipped front pocket with phone, pen and card sleeves

FINISHING DETAILS
- Reinforced stitching
- Protective metal feet on base
- Two-way metal zips

CARRY & COMFORT
- Reinforced leather top handles
- Removable, adjustable leather shoulder strap

INCLUDED
- Cotton dust cover for storage

Madrid Earth

Features:

MATERIAL & MAKE
- Full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather
- Made in Italy in small batches
- Cotton lining

FUNCTION & LAYOUT
- Central padded laptop section, fits most 16" laptops
- Full compartment either side
- Zip-around opening that opens flat
- Multiple pockets inside for small items
- No outside pockets, for a clean line

FINISHING DETAILS
- Reinforced stitching
- Two-way metal zips

CARRY & COMFORT
- Reinforced leather top handles
- Removable, adjustable leather shoulder strap

INCLUDED
- Cotton dust cover for storage

Glasgow Grey

Features:

MATERIAL & MAKE
- Full-grain mezzo vitello Italian leather
- Made in Italy in small batches
- Cotton lining

FUNCTION & LAYOUT
- Dedicated laptop section, fits most 14" laptops
- Zip pocket and two open pockets inside
- Outer back pocket

FINISHING DETAILS
- Soft leather handles
- Protective metal feet on base

CARRY & COMFORT
- Removable, adjustable leather shoulder strap

INCLUDED
- Cotton dust cover for storage

Material:

Made in Italy from full-grain mezzo vitello, a calf leather with a softer, more relaxed look than our vegetable-tanned range. Its sealed finish resists water, and it's durable, easy to live with and more accessibly priced.

Munich Terra

Features:

MATERIAL & MAKE
- Full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather
- Made in Italy in small batches

FUNCTION & LAYOUT
- Two full compartments, fits most 16" laptops (unpadded)
- Two magnetic front pockets
- Buckled loops for an umbrella or newspaper
- Zipped back pocket
- Phone pocket and pen holders inside

FINISHING DETAILS
- Self-standing
- Reinforced stitching
- Two-way metal zips

CARRY & COMFORT
- Reinforced leather handle
- Removable, adjustable leather shoulder strap (65 to 122 cm)

INCLUDED
- Cotton dust cover for storage

Pretoria Terra

Features:

MATERIAL & MAKE
- Full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather
- Made in Italy in small batches
- Cotton lining

FUNCTION & LAYOUT
- Padded laptop sleeve, fits most 15" laptops
- Tablet sleeve
- Zipped front panel with pockets for passport, phone, pens and cards
- Zipped pockets at the front and back
- Multiple pockets inside, including a zip pocket

FINISHING DETAILS
- Reinforced stitching
- Protective metal feet on base
- Two-way metal zips

CARRY & COMFORT
- Reinforced leather handles
- Removable, adjustable leather shoulder strap, webbing-lined for grip
- Trolley band

INCLUDED
- Cotton dust cover for storage

Tokyo Jet

Features:

MATERIAL & MAKE
- Full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather
- Made in Italy in small batches
- Cotton lining

FUNCTION & LAYOUT
- Single open main compartment
- Padded laptop sleeve, fits most 16" laptops
- Zipped front pocket
- Open pockets and a zip pocket inside

FINISHING DETAILS
- Structured body that keeps its shape
- Protective metal feet on base
- Reinforced stitching
- Two-way metal zips

CARRY & COMFORT
- Reinforced leather top handles
- Removable, adjustable leather shoulder strap

INCLUDED
- Cotton dust cover for storage

London Jet

Features:

MATERIAL & MAKE
- Full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather
- Made in Italy in small batches
- Cotton lining

FUNCTION & LAYOUT
- Slim, structured main compartment
- Padded laptop sleeve, fits most 14" laptops
- Two open pockets and one zip pocket inside
- Clipped front pocket with phone, pen and card sleeves

FINISHING DETAILS
- Reinforced stitching
- Protective metal feet on base
- Two-way metal zips

CARRY & COMFORT
- Reinforced leather top handles
- Removable, adjustable leather shoulder strap

INCLUDED
- Cotton dust cover for storage

Frequently asked questions

Where is this product made?

All Republic of Florence pieces are handcrafted in Italy by skilled artisans, using time-honoured techniques and the highest-quality materials.

What type of leather do you use?

We use full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather sourced from select Tuscan tanneries. This leather develops a natural patina over time, giving each piece a unique character.

What’s the difference between Classica and Opaca finishes?

Both are crafted from the same full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather. Classica has a smooth, lightly polished surface for a refined sheen. Opaca has a soft-touch, matte finish with a more relaxed look. Both age beautifully, developing a rich patina over time.

How do I care for the leather?

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth to remove surface dust. For deeper conditioning, we recommend a neutral leather cream every few months. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, moisture, or extreme temperatures.

Can I personalise it?

Yes.Monogramming is available on most items. Add up to four initials in the font and placement shown on the product page.

Do you offer a Try at Home service?

Yes — our Try at Home service lets you experience the product in person before deciding to keep it. You’ll have 7 days from delivery to see how it feels, fits, and works for you. If it’s not right, simply return it unused and in original condition for a full refund. Monogrammed items are excluded from this service.

What is your returns policy?

If your purchase is unused and in original condition, you may return it within 30 days for a refund or exchange. Monogrammed items are final sale (warranty applies).