Note, this video includes a brief promotion of sponsor Carl Friedrik’s bags and wallets.

Despite its humble beginnings, the global business-bag market is a behemoth industry in its own right, with a whopping $9.4 billion in sales recorded in 2014. And of all the different formats, the briefcase has long reigned supreme in this domain.

Of course… to be certain you are buying an authentic, quality leather briefcase, which will stand the test of time as well as look impeccably elegant, there are a few ground rules to observe.

This video covers five factors to bear in mind when looking to purchase that classic briefcase, while making sure you don’t end up with a dud.

View the original video here.