Laptop Bags That Are Practical and Sleek
As editors, fashionistas, celebutantes and designers gather under the bright white tents of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Bryant Park to mix, mingle and ogle works of fashion genius, the rest of us pick up our threadbare, coffee-and-ink-stained laptop bags and wonder if there isn't more to life. Well, there is. But in a world where fashion is king, you can no longer afford to be seen with your bulky, "my-dog-ate-half-of-it" leather laptop case. It's time to update your style, and the word on the street is that sleek and sexy are in, and brown is the new black. Read on, oh, fashion-weary, to see some of the most stylin' (and don't worry, efficient) laptop bags and sleeves on the market today.
Alchemy Goods Pike Messenger Bag
If you're sick of people laughing at your special-edition World of Warcraft bag, perhaps you need to upgrade to something a bit more stylish -- and, well, manlier. The Pike messenger bag from Alchemy Goods is nothing if not manly. Made from 67 percent recycled parts -- including inner tubes, bicycle valves and seat belts -- the Pike even smells manly (like, um, rubber and seat belts). I suppose it isn't quite as manly as the bullet-resistant backpack, but it's very, very close.The Pike messenger bag has a 100 percent waterproof exterior, too. Featuring Velcro fastenings, a separate pocket for your laptop and plenty of other nifty features (adjustable seat belt strap, key hook, pen pockets, reflective stripes), it fits laptops up to 14.5 inches wide. The Pike messenger bag is available from Alchemy Goods for $128.
Isis Dei Karma Sleeve
Are you looking for a laptop sleeve with godly powers? Look no further than the Isis Dei Karma laptop sleeve. Emblazoned with a gold, silver and pink image of Buddha, this chocolate-brown sleeve combines statement (I've reached Nirvana, darn it!), style (a splash of hot pink goes a long way) and laptop protection. The Karma neoprene sleeve comes in four sizes and features an elastic inner "lip" that you can tuck snugly around your laptop to protect it from the zipper. The "lip" also effectively holds the laptop inside the sleeve, keeping your portable safe even if you forget to zip the sleeve up. The sleeve also features a gold leather bottom, gold hardware and a black interior. The Karma sleeve is available from Isis Dei for $30.
Targus Grove Sling
That's right, even mountain biking can be stylish. The Grove Sling, part of the Targus "EcoSmart" family of products (PVC- and nickel-free with recyclable plastic accents), is a slick olive color and features orange ("Sedona") accents. Well padded and full of pockets and zippers, the Grove Sling is perfect for people who don't want to let a little sweat and dirt get in the way of fashion. The Targus Grove Sling is made of nylon and fits laptops up to 15.4 inches. Just slip your laptop into the side, where the portable fits into its own built-in sleeve, and then sling the bag across your chest (the bag is padded for comfort). The front zipper pocket features a bunch of organizational compartments, including pen holders, a CD holder, a business card holder, an MP3 pocket with a headphone pass-through (on the strap) and a key hook. You also get an expandable mesh side pocket for water bottles. The Grove Sling is available from Targus for $65.
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