Vintage Etro Paisley Coated Canvas Briefcase Late 1980s Dark Brown

A squared gold-tone push-lock anchors the front flap, framed by a field of dark brown paisley-patterned coated canvas and trimmed with smooth leather at the edges. The form is sharply structured, built for documents and daily essentials, with a rigid top handle for carrying in hand. The surface shows scuffing and edge wear, and there is notable peeling and coating delamination inside—visible along the tan leather lining.

Etro first introduced its signature paisley motif in 1981, inspired by Indian and Kashmiri textiles collected by Gimmo Etro; here, the swirling pattern is rendered in coated canvas, a material and palette characteristic of the brand’s late 1980s to early 1990s business accessories. The absence of a visible logo or label inside is typical for Etro pieces from this era, where a discreet serial number stands in for overt branding.

The interior is finished in tan leather and divided for function: one main compartment, a zipped pocket, and two slip pockets. The briefcase closes with a square gold-tone clasp, its surface showing moderate patina. No additional accessories are present.

Era: Late 1980s–early 1990s (visual dating; paisley print and construction style)
Condition: Good — some scuffing and wear to edges; peeling and coating delamination present inside
Material: Paisley-patterned coated canvas with leather trim, gold-tone hardware
Colour: Dark brown paisley-patterned coated canvas exterior, tan leather lining, gold-tone push-lock clasp
Dimensions: W 42 × H 30 × D 10 cm
Serial: 362095
Made in: Italy