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Do I Need a Leather Laptop Sleeve?

If you commute to work, move between meetings, work from cafés or travel regularly, a laptop sleeve quickly becomes an accessory you use every day. Beyond protecting your computer, it keeps your documents organised and makes your bag easier to navigate.

For us, a beautifully designed leather laptop sleeve should be something you love to carry. We intentionally designed something that pairs with MATEO, but can be carried confidently on its own. Practical enough for everyday life, but beautiful enough that you'd reach for it long after closing your laptop. Below we share why we think CLEO in Fig, Butter, or Chocolate is a great addition to your wardrobe.

It should feel beautiful on its own

We designed CLEO because we wanted a laptop sleeve we'd actually enjoy carrying into a meeting. With so many options made from padded materials or neoprene, we set out to create something that felt more considered. Crafted from Australian leather, CLEO is designed as a refined accessory first, whether it's in your hand or tucked inside your tote.

It should work with your bag, not against it

The perfect laptop sleeve should make your bag feel more organised, not bulkier. Designed to fit neatly inside MATEO, CLEO keeps your laptop protected while helping you move through your day with ease. Carry everything you need in your tote, then take your leather laptop sleeve into a meeting, café or co-working space without bringing your entire bag.

Protection doesn't have to feel bulky

A leather laptop sleeve should protect your computer while still feeling refined and easy to carry. We chose Australian leather for CLEO because it softens beautifully over time, developing a natural patina unique to the way you use it. Inside, a soft suede lining helps protect your laptop from scratches, with the same considered finish found inside MATEO.

A laptop sleeve designed beyond the workday

CLEO is more than a laptop sleeve. Designed as a refined leather envelope, it comfortably fits a 13-inch MacBook Air or 14-inch MacBook Pro alongside A4 documents, making it suited to client meetings, travel days and working from your favourite café. When you don't need your laptop, it becomes a spacious maxi envelope for contracts, presentations or loose papers, designed to carry the pieces you need as you move through your day.

How should a laptop sleeve fit?

A well-designed laptop sleeve should fit your device comfortably without adding unnecessary bulk. CLEO was designed to provide a secure fit for both the 13-inch MacBook Air and 14-inch MacBook Pro, while leaving enough room for A4 documents and everyday essentials

The details make all the difference

Some of the best design decisions are the ones you barely notice. Rather than using a zip, we chose a hidden press stud closure to keep CLEO’s silhouette clean while securely holding everything inside. The result is the appearance of a softly folded envelope, with no visible hardware interrupting the design. Leather gussets along the sides give CLEO structure and capacity, echoing the same considered detail found on the base of MATEO. Both pieces feature a soft suede lining, creating a consistent design language across Edition 01.

Choose something you'll still want to carry in years to come

CLEO is designed to be more than a laptop sleeve. Available in Fig, Butter and Chocolate, each colour is chosen to complement MATEO and become part of your everyday wardrobe. Designed to be carried on its own, CLEO is a piece you'll reach for long after the workday ends.

So, do you need a laptop sleeve?

If your laptop moves with you from meetings to cafés, the office or travel days, a well-designed leather laptop sleeve is more than just protection. It keeps your essentials organised, gives you the freedom to carry only what you need and becomes a considered piece you rely on every day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a laptop sleeve worth it?

If you regularly carry your laptop between work, home or while travelling, a laptop sleeve helps protect your device while keeping your essentials organised. It also gives you the flexibility to carry only what you need, without bringing your entire bag.

What size laptop fits inside CLEO?

CLEO comfortably fits a 13-inch MacBook Air, a 14-inch MacBook Pro and A4 documents, with additional room for loose papers and slim everyday essentials.

Why choose a leather laptop sleeve?

A leather laptop sleeve offers durable protection while developing a natural patina over time. Crafted from Australian leather and finished with a soft suede lining, CLEO is designed to feel refined while protecting your laptop every day.

Can you carry a laptop sleeve on its own?

Yes. CLEO is designed to be carried beyond your bag, with a refined envelope silhouette that feels just as considered in a meeting or café as it does tucked inside MATEO. Shop Edition 01 here.