5 of the coolest laptop bags

Your laptop bag shouldn't just be about protection, it should meet your style needs too.

Laptops bags have passed the stage of just being carry bags – they’ve now become necessary accessories. And the thing about accessories, including the man bag, is that they have to match your looks, as you wouldn’t rock up at the boardroom carrying your laptop in a pink bag and wearing a black suit. If you want to be taken seriously, you have to look the part. Here's our pick of the best: 

SAMSONITE PRO-TECT
If you want to roll in style, this is the one for you. This rolling tote briefcase is made of premium canvas and the inside is adequately padded to offer your valuable machine maximum protection. The Samsonite Pro-Tect is a favourite among formal businessmen and top lawyers in dressed in suits.
Price: From R1 500

CRUMPLER RIGHT HAND
This is definitely the best alternative to the formal laptop bag and will go very well with a smart casual outfit. What we like about the Right Hand is that it’s not as grandiose as the briefcase, nor is it sporty as the backpack. It comes in three designs: Dull Black/Grey, Firebrick/Dark Red and Oatmeal and Dark Brown leather.
Price: From R799

TARGUS 17” BACKPACK
The Targus brand is known for making good quality laptop bags. This is not just a monster of a bag – it also offers many compartments and pockets and is waterproof. It offers customised storage for pens, business cards, wallets, cables notebooks and you’ll find a pocket that has waterproof and repellant cover for that rainy day.
Price: From R495

CYGNETT AEROSPHERE SLEEVE
This is more likely to appeal to the Apple crowd. But what makes this bag distinct is that it’s covered with rubbery bubbles throughout. It may look and feel odd because it’s kind of groovy to the touch while it has a double ended chunky zipper. It’s an uber-cool sleeve bag as long as you get over the bubble wrap thing.
Price: From R365

JEKYLL & HIDE LAPTOP CARRY BAG
There’s nothing like the smell of leather – new or old. The Jekyll & Hide carry bag is made from a combination of South African cow leather and Brazilian tan leathers. Many fashion aficionados may find the reporter bag looks a tad boring, but there’s so much under the skin of this carry bag. Not only is it strong, it comes with comfortable shoulder straps and is air-craft cabin compliant.
Price: From R2 600