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The Varese

Italian Leather Pilot Case

25-Year Warranty
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60-Day Risk-Free Return
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£966.00
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PERSONALISE YOUR ORDER
Make It Uniquely Yours
Customise your item to make it a one-of-a-kind gift or a reflection of your personal style. Our leather experts will add these details by hand, within 24-48 hours of your purchase.
Heat-Pressed Embossing by Hand
Your item may be personalised with up to 6 characters for a fee of £15. For a longer personalisation, please contact our customer care team for a quote.
Please Note:
Due to their unique nature, bespoke items cannot be returned. We are, however, happy for you to purchase an item and return it to us to be embossed at a later date.
STEP 1: Choose your embossing colour
STEP 2: Enter your initials
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PERSONALISATION FAQS
Positioning

The placement of the lettering is unique to each product, our professional in-house embossing team uses their skill and experience to determine the very best placement according to the product. You’ll be able to find an example of the lettering positioning within the imagery on each product page.

Additionally, if you have any further questions regarding the positioning of the letters or how many letters will fit on a specific product please contact us via the Contact Us page.

Pricing

The price for embossing is a £15 flat fee for up to 6 characters. If you require specialised personalisation with more than 6 characters or complex positioning, we can arrange this as a bespoke option with additional costs incurred. Please contact us for a bespoke quote via email at [email protected] or call us on 0870 242 4684.

Please note that our Croco leather cannot be embossed due to the textured finish of the leather.

Ordering & Delivering

Due to the bespoke nature of our premium in-house embossing process, please allow an additional 48h for personalised items, particularly during busy periods. Where possible, we will endeavour to send out your items within the first 24 hours. Please note that unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on items that have been personalised as they have been uniquely crafted to meet your specifications. If you’re unsure, we’re more than happy for you to purchase an item and return it to us to be embossed, once you are pleased with your purchase. If you have any other inquiries or require further information, please call our Customer Care team on 0870 242 4684.

Corporate Inquiries

Whether you’re looking for branded rewards, incentives or a refined gift for an important client, a bespoke corporate leather gift is a generous choice. Liaising with our Italian factory, we provide a 1-to-1 service to ensure that you can create the ideal gift that’s tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of your business. We have the skills and expertise to provide unique corporate gifts, embossed with your company logo to create the right impression for your event. Further information is available by contacting our Corporate Sales Manager, Charlotte, with your proposition here: [email protected].

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Made In Italy.
NOW, ALWAYS, FOREVER.
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Delivery & Returns FAQ
  • We offer a 60-day returns policy
  • Free standard UK delivery (3 - 5 Working Days)
  • The last UK order date to guarantee delivery before Christmas is the 20th of December.
  • Click link/s for delivery information to Europe, North America, Oceania and Asia
  • Personalised items will take 24-48 hours to be processed before dispatch
Why Is Our Leather Unique?
About Maxwell-Scott

Becoming the most loved bag brand in the world.

The story of our family-run business began in 2002 with a love for quality, long-lasting products. Our founder, William Forshaw, built Maxwell-Scott on the core pillars of superior durability and impeccable craftsmanship. Since that very day, we’ve made it our mission to bridge the gap between refined leather accessories and lifetime wear.

Inspired by the timeless charm of Italian leather and the classic elegance of British design, we use only the finest full-grain, vegetable-tanned Vachetta leather to craft our products. Our method is simple: honour generations of leather craft and obsess over every last detail.

Our industry-leading 25-year warranty combined with excellent customer service has earned Maxwell-Scott a worldwide reputation for superior durability and authentic quality. With our commitment to excellence extending beyond our product, every leather keepsake is quality-checked, hand-wrapped and delivered with care. You’ll find our dedicated customer care team is on hand to help with any assistance you may need, no matter how big or small.

Attainable luxury, maintaining and exceeding the quality of materials and construction at a reasonable price.

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All Leather Flight and Pilot Cases
Our Signature Full-Grain Leather

Loved for its timeless, vegetable-tanned finish, our signature full-grain leather develops a unique patina over time whilst upholding ultimate durability and offering a truly refined and elevated look. Designed to accompany a lifetime of adventures, this collection uses only the finest Italian leather, certified by the Leather Consortium Quality Trademark & Guarantee. Free from artificial alteration and presented in its purest form, our Vachetta leather is the most distinguished and desired in the world.

Exclusively Selected Heavy Duty Lining

Faux leather has moisture-wicking properties, a high tensile strength and a lightweight composition. It is the ideal choice for the lining of our luggage and travel accessories as it is easy to wipe clean whilst on the go.

Smart Organisation and Strategic Pockets

Designed with convenient storage solutions allowing you to neatly organise and easily access your professional belongings when travelling. Inside, you’ll find a single structured compartment large enough to accommodate lever arch files, large quantities of paperwork and a laptop. There’s a large internal slip pocket completed with a handy velcro fastening for effortless access to belongings you’d like to separate from the rest. The organisational panel offers a dedicated space for keeping your smartphone, pens and business cards neatly arranged. We’ve even added a clever external gusseted pocket for extra storage, perfect for those essentials you’ll need easy access to when on the move, such as your wallet or travel documents.

Metal Hardware and Travel-Ready Details

Finished with premium metal studs carefully added to the bottom of the case by our expert craftsmen, set The Varese down with confidence and stability. This adds an additional level of preservation to your cherished travel companion by protecting the leather from water or rough surfaces when you’re on the go.

Secure Twin Combination Locks

Designed to keep your prized belongings and important documents safe and secure, The Varese is complete with premium Italian-made Cagiva twin combination, 3-dial locks; an industry-leading brand renowned for outstanding security and reliability. The premium brushed brass finish of the Cagiva lock makes the perfect finishing touch to this luxury pilot case. Appreciated especially by lawyers and accountants, this briefcase is a great choice for business people who carry sensitive documentation.

Handles Made to Last, Carry with Ease & Confidence

Handstitched to the finest detail, using a combination of luxury leather and the highest quality metal hardware, the comfort grip carry handle is robust and reliable. Crafted using quality leather for ultimate comfort, carry your belongings with ease and go from the boardroom to the departure lounge with an ultra-sophisticated look.

Leather Pilot Case

The Varese luxury Italian leather men's pilot case is the largest briefcase in our range. With a large single faux leather-lined compartment and a wide internal slip pocket, there is plenty of room for executives who need to carry large quantities of paperwork, equipment, files and a laptop. The pilot bag also boasts an organisational panel for pens, a phone and business cards, as well as external pockets. For the travelling professional, this is the ideal case to take you from the airport to the boardroom. The twin combination lock will also ensure that valuables are stored securely whilst maintaining a professional image. The Varese quality Italian leather pilot case for men is handmade from the finest, hard-wearing Italian leather and designed to withstand years of business travel. It is an investment in your career.

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25–YEAR WARRANTY
A PROMISE OF TIMELESS QUALITY
Our 25 Year Warranty
We measure our warranty in decades, not years. Our bags are crafted to the highest standards using the finest Italian materials.
Exclusively Sourced Leathers
Less than 1.5% of Italian tanneries are certified by the Genuine Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium, that’s why only we can offer a 25-year warranty.
Bespoke In-House Restoration
We also offer an expert repair service at our atelier for any accidental damage, as we are truly committed to the longevity of our bags.
Tailored Support For You
You’ll always speak to a real person, not a chatbot or AI. Our experienced customer care team will pick up the phone and offer a personal service, for the lifetime of your bag.
An Investment for Life
We build heirlooms to last. After all, classic, sustainable fashion and timeless craftsmanship never goes out of style.

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60 – DAY
RISK FREE RETURNS
You’ll never fully appreciate the quality of a Maxwell-Scott product until you’ve held one in your hands.

We offer a full 60 day return period, so you can immerse yourself in the rich, Chestnut aroma of your unique, full-grain leather bag before deciding to keep it.

Our Return Process Is Simple
Fill out the form and send back your item, and we’ll process the return right away.

Please Note:
Due to their unique nature, personalised items cannot be returned.

Need Help?
Our experienced customer care team are happy to answer any questions or help with your return.

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OUR SIGNATURE LEATHER
Two decades have passed, and we are still committed to using our unique, unparalleled Vachetta leather that only one tannery possesses the precise formula to produce. Our prestigious leather is certified by the Genuine Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium, a certificate of quality awarded to less than 1.5% of Italian tanneries. By showcasing their trademark and quality assurance, we honour the heritage of skilled artisans.
Finest Full-Grain Vachetta Leather
Often imitated but never matched, our high-quality full-grain Vachetta leather is unrivalled due to three essential components:
1. HIDES - we source only European hides reared in perfect conditions, ensuring tough and durable leather with a quality finish.
2. TANNING PROCESS - we use a natural centuries-old technique of vegetable-tanning which is both organic and sustainable.
3. TANNERY - Our tannery is based in the heart of Tuscany, arguably the best region in the world. It has been awarded countless awards and delivers some of the 1.5% best leather in Italy. These factors combine to yield a premium, durable leather with exceptional visual appeal.
A Unique Patina
As time passes, a captivating patina will develop, subtly transforming its colour and aesthetic as it gracefully weathers the elements, a highly desirable characteristic of pure untreated leather, leaving a legacy of its journey. Unwanted marks and surface scratches can be effortlessly removed due to our slow process of drum-dying the leather all the way through, unlike faster methods of hand and surface dyeing. Our deep, earthy tanned leather is of unparalleled quality, allowing it to retain its natural strength, character, and properties without any alterations or corrections. In contrast, coated full-grain leather loses its appeal as it ages in as little as 12 months.
Sustainably Tanned With Chestnut Trees
We're committed to using a centuries-old technique that has remained unchanged for thousands of years. The process of vegetable tanning requires considerable time and patience, as our hides immerse themselves in drums for 60 days. We’ve always believed that the reward of sustainable, premium leather is worth the wait. With only 10-12% of the world's leather being vegetable-tanned due to quicker and cheaper methods of tanning becoming more prevalent, we are proud to honour the traditions and legacy of authentic leather craft passing the exceptional benefits onto our customers.
Guardians of a Rich Legacy
We honour an authentic approach to tanning leather, using Chestnut extracts to embrace a sustainable and organic method of dyeing, preserving a traditional practice that dates back thousands of years. The deep colour and natural scent of our signature leather are a testament to this ancient technique, enabling wearers to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.
Crafted To Last a Lifetime
The combination of these factors forms a dependable yet timeless work of art, which will accompany you for a lifetime. To demonstrate our confidence, we offer an industry-leading 25-year warranty.

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