Marcellino NY · Est. 1995

Jürgen Habermas

The Academic Style · English Bridle Leather · Made by Hand

Named for the German philosopher whose life’s work demanded rigorous structure and enduring form — the Habermas briefcase brings that same discipline to leather craft. A wider, more capacious silhouette built for serious work.

100+Hours per piece
0Machines used
18×13Signature dimension

The Origin

A Wider World of Work

Where the Wallace was conceived for the courtroom, the Habermas was designed for the scholar and the executive — those who carry more, think deeper, and refuse to compromise on craft.

At 18×13×4, the Habermas carries a full-size laptop, documents, and the tools of a demanding professional life. Every panel is hand-cut, every seam hand saddle stitched. The same zero-machine commitment as every Marcellino piece.

Size

18 × 13 × 4

Starting from

$3,000

Build time

Up to 6 months

Habermas 2069 — UK English Bridle Leather

Construction

Stitch

Hand Saddle Stitched

Two needles, waxed linen thread throughout. No machine contact.

Leather

Heritage Tanneries

English Bridle (UK), Wickett & Craig (USA), or Hermann Oak harness leather.

Hardware

Italian Brass

Handmade Italian combination or key locks. Brass throughout.

Bespoke

Custom to Order

Every Habermas crafted to your specification. Progress photos on Instagram.

The Habermas Collection

Four Expressions of the Form

All custom crafted to order. Drafts shown during your build.

Habermas 2069 UK English Bridle Leather

Model 2069 · Entry

Habermas 2069 Briefcase

UK English Bridle Leather · Natural Lining · 18×13×4

$3,000
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Habermas 2075 Hermann Oak Harness Leather

Model 2075 · Harness Edition

Habermas 2075 Briefcase

Hermann Oak Harness Leather · USA · 18×13×4

$3,500
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Habermas 2074 Briefcase

Model 2074

Habermas 2074 Briefcase

English Bridle Leather · 18×13×4

$4,000
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Habermas 2073 English Bridle Leather Suede Lined

Model 2073 · Suede Edition

Habermas 2073 Briefcase

3g English Bridle Leather · Italian Calf Suede Lining

The pinnacle of the Habermas line. Extra-heavy 3-grade English bridle leather paired with Italian calf suede in Conker and Forest Green — a combination of structured durability and interior refinement.

$5,000
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Standard Specification — included in every Habermas

Size

18″ × 13″ × 4″
Full-capacity professional silhouette

Lock

Italian handmade high-end brass combination or key lock

Handle

Signature cross-stitch with interior support bar

Front Straps

Double removable lined buckle straps

Shoulder Strap

Adjustable · included with every model

Gift

Complimentary matching leather belt — from the same hide

Every Habermas is Custom Crafted to Order

Progress photos shared during your build — you watch it come to life.