Yet for those that like to take a minimal and pared-back approach to their style (and life in general), the majority of document holders feature a clean, streamlined appearance that epitomises this ethos. It’s also much less stuffy than a briefcase, but more refined than your typical messenger bag or backpack, offering a nice balance of smart and casual.

So, if you’re looking for something that will store and protect your tablet/smartphone, keys and business documents on a daily basis, a mid-sized document holder looks undeniably professional and will add an interesting dynamic to any look, while retaining a sense of masculinity.

On The Runways: SS14

Accessories are not often the focal point of designer collections – they’re generally there to add to or accentuate an outfit – yet several SS14 showcases put the document holder front and centre, with our favourite examples coming from Dior Homme and Fendi.

In particular, Dior Homme excelled with their sleek and simple range of folios – it’s this kind of effortless simplicity that, in our eyes, makes a beautifully crafted leather document holder so desirable.

The collection oozed sophistication and class, but managed to inject an idiosyncratic twist by featuring leather folios in sumptuous tones of deep burgundy and black with a modern zip fastening.

These document holders were designed to complement the overall aesthetic and monochrome palette utilised throughout. Dior Homme also included some boxier document holder-briefcase hybrids with handles on the top and a clasp fastening, for a slightly more businesslike take on the trend:

Fendi, on the other hand, gave the document holder a casual spin in its collection, which was inspired by the concept of travelling across a sun-drenched desert.

The outfits were more laid-back and relaxed compared to those seen at Dior Homme, but the folio slotted in just as seamlessly. The colours utilised throughout the collection echoed the stark, charred feel of the desert, with bleached beige, burnt orange and deep mustard yellow making up the core palette.