Red, Green or Orange: How to Choose a Coloured Leather Laptop Bag
Walk into any office, airport lounge or train carriage and count the black bags. Most work bags look the same, which is exactly why a coloured leather laptop bag gets noticed. Evan Red was founded in 2014 for people who don't want another black bag. Below, we go through our colours one by one: what each says, what it goes with, and which bag suits it best.
Why choose a coloured leather work bag?
A work bag is something you carry every day, to every meeting. A colour turns it from an accessory into part of how people remember you. It is also practical: a red or green bag is easy to spot on a crowded desk, in a hotel lobby or on a luggage trolley.
The worry most people have is that colour looks less professional. That depends on the tone. Most of our colours are deep and dark, with a satin finish, so they read as confident rather than loud. Paired with a navy, grey or charcoal outfit, a coloured bag looks deliberate, not flashy.
Red leather backpack or briefcase: Deep Red
Deep Red is a dark, deep red that looks confident rather than loud. It works with navy, charcoal, black and camel, and it turns a classic shape into a clear statement. Evan Red, in red. Naturally.
Prefer to carry it on your back? Choose the London Backpack in Deep Red. Want a red leather briefcase instead? See the Amsterdam Briefcase in Deep Red.
Green leather briefcase or backpack: Deep Green
Green is a colour you rarely see on a work bag, which makes it a quiet way to stand out. Deep Green is dark enough to wear every day and sits naturally next to grey, navy, beige and brown. If red feels like too much, green is often the answer.
Choose the Amsterdam Briefcase in Deep Green for a classic briefcase, or the London Backpack in Deep Green for a green leather backpack.
Orange leather backpack: Dutch Orange
Orange is the national colour of the Netherlands, and Dutch Orange is the colour of our logo and of the lining inside every Evan Red bag. On the outside, it is the boldest choice in the collection. It looks sharp against navy, grey and denim, and it is hard to lose.
See the London Backpack in Dutch Orange or the Amsterdam Briefcase in Dutch Orange.
Blue leather backpack: Navy Blue or Petrol Blue
Blue is the easiest step away from black. Navy Blue is as easy to wear as black, without being the black bag everyone else carries. Petrol Blue is a deeper, richer blue with a hint of green, and stands out more in a room full of black bags.
Navy: the London Backpack in Navy Blue and the Amsterdam Briefcase in Navy Blue. Petrol: the London Backpack in Petrol Blue and the Amsterdam Briefcase in Petrol Blue.
Prefer a classic? Classic Tan and Deep Black
Classic Tan is the warmest colour in the collection and easy to wear with grey, navy or denim. Deep Black is black, but not anonymous: the Dutch Orange lining and contrast stitching make it unmistakably Evan Red.
See Classic Tan as a backpack or briefcase, and Deep Black as a backpack or briefcase.
How to match a coloured bag with your workwear
| You often wear | Colours that work well |
|---|---|
| Navy suit or blazer | Deep Red, Dutch Orange, Classic Tan |
| Grey or charcoal | Deep Red, Deep Green, Petrol Blue |
| Black | Deep Red, Dutch Orange, Petrol Blue |
| Beige, camel or brown | Deep Green, Navy Blue, Deep Black |
| Smart casual and denim | Classic Tan, Dutch Orange, Navy Blue |
A simple rule: let the bag be the one colour in your outfit that stands out, and keep the rest calm.
Will a coloured leather bag still look professional?
Yes, if the shape is clean and the colour is deep. Both Evan Red designs have straight lines, a satin finish and a slim profile of 11 cm, so they keep a business look in any colour. The colour adds personality; the shape keeps it professional.
Same bag, seven colours
Whichever colour you choose, you get the same bag. Both The Amsterdam Briefcase and The London Backpack are made from vegetable-tanned, top-grain leather that is water-resistant (not waterproof) and scratch-resistant. Each fits a 13" or 14" laptop in the padded section (up to 15.6" in the front pocket), has 13 interior pockets and weighs 1.7 kg. Every bag has a Dutch Orange lining and comes in a gift box with a fleece cover, with free shipping within the EU, 30-day returns and a 1-year warranty.
Not sure whether a backpack or a briefcase suits you better? Read Briefcase or Backpack: Which Suits You? or compare all colours in the collection.
Frequently asked questions
Which colours does Evan Red make?
Seven: Deep Red, Deep Green, Dutch Orange, Navy Blue, Petrol Blue, Classic Tan and Deep Black. Both the Amsterdam Briefcase and the London Backpack come in all seven.
Is a red leather backpack suitable for the office?
Yes. A deep red with a clean shape looks confident in most offices, especially combined with navy, grey or black clothing.
Do the colours differ in quality or features?
No. Every colour uses the same leather, the same interior with 13 pockets and the same price of €389.
