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3rd Anniversary Gifts for Him

The traditional third anniversary gift is leather, and these are leather bags made for him: full grain crossbody bags, slings and work bags, with his initials or your wedding date pressed free by hand. Leather only, no canvas, because the point of the gift is a material that improves with age.

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  • NewBlack Malton buffalo leather duffle bag, front view with rolled handles and brass zipThe Malton

    Black Buffalo Leather Duffle Bag

    $285.00
    • Black water buffalo leather, full grain
    • 21″ L x 12″ H x 10″ D barrel duffle
    • Brass two-way zip, end pocket, brass feet
    • Detachable leather shoulder strap
    • Up to three initials pressed free into the front
    • Made to order; allow 5 to 7 working days to ship, plus 30 day returns
  • NewChocolate Brown Malton buffalo leather duffle bag, front view with rolled handles and brass zipThe Malton

    Chocolate Buffalo Leather Duffle Bag

    $285.00
    • Thick water buffalo leather, chocolate pull-up finish
    • 21″ L x 12″ H x 10″ D, about 35 litres
    • Two-way brass zip, end zip pocket, brass feet
    • Rolled handles with press-stud wrap, shoulder strap
    • Free initials pressed into the front, up to three
    • Made to order, on its way in 5 to 7 working days, with 30 day returns
  • NewTan Malton buffalo leather duffle bag, front view with rolled handles and brass zipThe Malton

    Tan Buffalo Leather Duffle Bag

    $285.00
    • Tan water buffalo leather with a waxy pull-up finish
    • Barrel duffle, 21″ x 12″ x 10″, 4.6 lb
    • Brass two-way zip and four brass base studs
    • Khaki canvas lining with zip and slip pockets
    • Free personalization, up to three initials
    • Built to order and shipped in 5 to 7 working days. 30 day returns
  • Black leather sling bag, The Skipton, frontThe Skipton

    Black Leather Sling Bag

    $145.00
    • Full-grain leather, cut and stitched by hand in our own workshop
    • 11.5″ W x 6.25″ H x 2.25″ D, up to 20.75″ strap drop
    • Phone, passport, wallet and an e-reader
    • Zip top, hidden back zip pocket, solid brass hardware
    • Three initials pressed free
    • Made to order, ships in 5 to 7 working days. 30 day returns
  • Black men's leather crossbody bag, The Thirsk, frontThe Thirsk

    Black Men’s Leather Crossbody Bag

    $195.00
    • Full-grain leather, cut and stitched by hand in our own workshop
    • 10.75″ W x 11.75″ H x 2.25″ D, up to 25.5″ strap drop
    • Up to an 11-inch tablet
    • Zip top, solid brass hardware
    • Three initials pressed free
    • Made to order, ships in 5 to 7 working days. 30 day returns
  • Black large leather sling bag, The Hexham, frontThe Hexham

    Black Large Leather Sling Bag

    $175.00
    • Full-grain leather, cut and stitched by hand in our own workshop
    • 13″ W x 7.75″ H x 3.25″ D, up to 21.75″ strap drop
    • Up to an 8.3-inch mini tablet
    • Two-way zip top, solid brass hardware
    • Three initials pressed free
    • Made to order, ships in 5 to 7 working days. 30 day returns
  • Black leather messenger bag, The Morpeth, frontThe Morpeth

    Black Leather Messenger Bag

    $215.00
    • Full-grain leather, cut and stitched by hand
    • 15.5″ W x 11.5″ H x 4″ D, 23″ strap drop
    • Up to a 15-inch laptop
    • Flap with a solid brass push-lock, solid brass hardware
    • Three initials pressed free
    • Made to order, ships in 5 to 7 working days. 30 day returns
  • Black leather belt bag, The Ely, frontThe Ely

    Black Leather Belt Bag

    $115.00
    • Full-grain leather, cut and stitched by hand in our own workshop
    • 9″ W x 5″ H x 2.25″ D, waist strap 26″ to 48″
    • Phone, cards, keys and a passport
    • Zip top, hidden back zip pocket, solid brass hardware
    • Three initials pressed free
    • Made to order, ships in 5 to 7 working days. 30 day returns
  • Black leather laptop briefcase, The Richmond, frontThe Richmond

    Black Leather Laptop Briefcase

    $245.00
    • Full-grain leather, cut and stitched by hand
    • 16″ W x 11.5″ H x 3″ D, 4″ handle drop
    • Up to a 15.6-inch laptop, in a padded sleeve
    • Zip top, solid brass hardware
    • Three initials pressed free
    • Made to order, ships in 5 to 7 working days. 30 day returns
  • Black buffalo leather messenger bag, The Leyburn, frontThe Leyburn

    Black Buffalo Leather Messenger Bag

    $235.00
    • Full-grain buffalo leather with a pull-up finish
    • 15.5″ W x 11.5″ H x 4″ D, 23″ strap drop
    • Up to a 15-inch laptop
    • Flap with two leather straps and solid brass buckles, solid brass hardware
    • Three initials pressed free
    • Made to order, ships in 5 to 7 working days. 30 day returns
  • Black leather weekender bag, The Barnard, frontThe Barnard

    Black Leather Weekender Bag

    $295.00
    • Full-grain leather, cut and stitched by hand
    • 21″ W x 12″ H x 10″ D, 10″ handle drop
    • Two to three nights of clothes
    • Two-way zip top, detachable shoulder strap, solid brass hardware
    • Three initials pressed free
    • Made to order, ships in 5 to 7 working days. 30 day returns
  • Black buffalo leather briefcase, The Durham, frontThe Durham

    Black Buffalo Leather Briefcase

    $265.00
    • Full-grain buffalo leather with a pull-up finish
    • 16.5″ W x 12″ H x 4.75″ D, 4″ handle drop
    • Up to a 16-inch laptop
    • Flap with two leather straps and solid brass buckles, solid brass hardware
    • Three initials pressed free
    • Made to order, ships in 5 to 7 working days. 30 day returns

Choosing for him

Start with what he carries. If it is a phone, wallet and keys, a belt bag such as the Ely ($115) or the slim Skipton sling ($145) gets used every day. If he carries a tablet, the Hexham large sling ($175) or the Thirsk crossbody ($195). If the bag is for work, choose one that takes his laptop; the size matters more than the style. See personalized briefcases.

What to press

A blind press of his initials is the classic for a man's bag: it reads as a maker's mark. For an anniversary, the wedding date or a Roman numeral III inside the bag is a private detail he will find every day. Put it in the order notes and we will confirm it fits before we press.

Leather that marks the years

Full grain leather darkens and softens with use. Cognac and tan change the most and show a clear patina within a year; black and chocolate stay closest to new. If the gift is meant to look better on your tenth anniversary than your third, choose cognac.

Timing

Every bag is made to order. Smooth leather and suede bags leave the workshop in 5 to 7 working days, hand woven bags in 4 to 6, and a monogram adds one working day. US orders then travel 3 to 5 working days by tracked express courier, and they ship duty paid, so there is nothing to pay on the doorstep. If the date you are buying for is less than two weeks away, ask us first and we will tell you honestly whether it will arrive in time.

Every bag can come back within 30 days, monogrammed or not. For gifts for her, see 3rd anniversary leather gifts.

Questions about 3rd anniversary gifts for him

What is a good 3rd anniversary gift for a husband?

A full grain leather bag he will use every day, sized to what he carries, with his initials or your date pressed inside.

Can you press a date or Roman numeral?

Usually, yes. Put it in the order notes and we will confirm it fits before we press.

Which leather color ages best?

Cognac and tan show the richest patina. Black and chocolate change the least.

How long does it take?

6 to 8 working days to make and monogram, then 3 to 5 working days to US addresses.

Can it be exchanged?

Yes, within 30 days of delivery, unused, monogram or not.

Buying from us

Your initials, at no cost

Three letters in gold foil, silver foil or a blind press, set by hand before the bag is boxed, on every bag we make.

Personalization

Made by people you can reach

If something is wrong, the reply comes from the workshop rather than a call center, and the repair is done by the person who made the bag.

Talk to us

No coated splits, anywhere

Nothing we sell is bonded, corrected or finished with a plastic film, which is what makes a cheap bag flake at the corners.

Full grain explained

Made to order

Cut when you order and dispatched in 5 to 7 working days, or 4 to 6 for the hand woven Wren. A monogram adds one working day.

Shipping and delivery