Laptop bags are great at keeping your computer free from damage, but let’s face it, your bog standard black computer sleeve is far from the sexiest bag you’re ever going to own, and does tend to call out to potential thiefs with the words “I’m carrying a laptop”.

What you really want is a bag that’s going to look after your computer, but is also going to be a fashion piece as well, and I have to say I think that the Rick Owens DRK SHDW Eastpack Collection Computer Sleeve does a pretty good job of doing exactly that.

Available in a Dust colour option that is a warm, yet soft grey colour, this bag, to me, is the perfect blend of messenger bag and briefcase, with the 11″ x 14″ curved edged shape of the bag, giving it that messenger relaxed feel, whilst the more structured, and narrow 1.5″ depth makes sure it’s going to impress when you walk into the office with it over your shoulder.

However this dual feel isn’t what impresses me most about this bag. That is the way it has been produced.

Doing away with the traditional sewn stitching that makes up your average bag, this Rick Owens bag instead uses a revolutionary new welding technique to give a much smoother, and more streamline look that is definitely going to get you and your bag some respect. And thanks to the dry stone washed technique that means this bag comes with a worn in feel and look from day one, you can be sure this isn’t a bag that’s going to be looking great on the first day, and then a month later look nothing but a tatty mess.

Finished off with the DRKSHDW lanyard and coin purse that feastures in all the pieces in the Rick Owens DRKSHDW collection and a DRKSHDW Eastpak fabric to the bottom right of the bag, this Eastpak laptop bag is definitely the only thing your laptop should be seen in, but you’re going to have to love it a lot to get it for it, as it’s not cheap at £110.00 at Oki-ni.