Italian Bags: What Makes a Bag a Classic, and How to Pick the Size
Written by MODI
“Italian design” is often just a label. On a bag it means something quite specific: clean geometry, balanced proportions, and materials that still hold their shape years later. That is exactly why a classic bag never goes out of fashion — it was never chasing fashion in the first place. In this guide we look at what actually makes a bag a classic, how Bombata's lines differ from one another, and how to choose a size so that the laptop neither swims around inside nor forces the zip.
What makes a bag a classic
A classic bag has three marks, and all three are practical rather than decorative.
A clean rectangular silhouette. A laptop is rectangular too, so no space is wasted and the machine does not rub against the walls. Rounded or trapezoid shapes are attractive, but with tech inside they always leave empty corners.
A rigid, protective compartment. In Bombata bags the laptop has its own reinforced space — the bag stands up on its own on a desk, and a knock is taken by the shell rather than by the screen.
A colour that is not built for one season. Blu scuro, Rosso borgogna, Nero — these tones will look the same in five years as they do today. If you want something bolder, Giallo, Menta and Corallo sit in the very same shape: the brightness does not come at the cost of the form.
The Bombata lines — which one is for what
The brand builds several lines around one and the same construction. The difference is mostly capacity and surface:
| Line | Laptop size | Price | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombata Classic | 13–14" / 15–16" / 17" | from 165₾ | everyday office and university |
| Bombata Classic Plus | 15–16" | 260₾ | when you carry documents and more besides the laptop |
| Shiny Coconut, Riga, Intrecciato | 13–14" / 15–16" | from 210₾ | the same protection, a distinctive texture |
| Bombata Camoscio | 15–16" | 230₾ | a suede effect, a softer character |
If this is your first one, Bombata Classic is the safest choice — all three sizes and ten colours in one place.
Size — the one place where a mistake shows
The size is given by the laptop's diagonal, not by the outer dimensions of the bag. Bombata Classic comes in three: 13–14", 15–16" and 17".
The rule is simple: pick your laptop's diagonal, not a bigger one. A size up feels safer, but in reality the laptop then moves around inside — and it is precisely that movement that damages the corners.
If you are on the border, measure the body rather than the screen: bezels on new models are narrow, so a 14-inch laptop is often the size of an older 13-inch one. This is covered in detail in our guide to laptop bag sizes.
If you carry documents and chargers as well as the laptop, add depth instead of size — that is exactly what Classic Plus is for.
A classic bag or a backpack
This choice depends less on taste than on how you get around. If you mostly travel by car or taxi and put the bag down and pick it up often, the classic shape is more convenient — one movement and the laptop is out, with nothing to put on over your shoulders.
If you are on foot or on public transport several times a day, a backpack spreads the weight across both shoulders and spares your back. In that case have a look at the everyday bags or the sports bags — some of them have a separate laptop compartment.
Plenty of people use both: the classic for the working day, the backpack for travel and days off.
Where to see them and how to buy
A bag is the kind of thing you have to pick up: the width of the handle, the length of the strap and the weight do not show in a photograph. MODI has four stores — three in Tbilisi and one in Batumi Grand Mall — where the whole bags collection is on the shelf.
Order online and we deliver across Georgia, with 0% instalments over up to 4 months, and the bag can be exchanged within 3 days of purchase if the size or the colour does not suit you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Bombata Classic and Classic Plus?
The shape and the protection are identical — the difference is depth. Classic starts at 165₾ and comes in three sizes: for 13–14, 15–16 and 17 inch laptops. Classic Plus costs 260₾, is made only for 15–16 inch, and leaves more room for documents, chargers and gym clothes.
How do I know which size I need?
Pick exactly your laptop's diagonal: 13–14 for a 13 or 14 inch, 15–16 for a 15 or 16 inch, and 17 for a 17 inch. A larger size does not add protection — quite the opposite: the laptop moves inside and the corners wear quickly.
What does Italian design actually mean on a bag?
In our case it is Bombata's Florentine signature: a rectangular silhouette, balanced proportions, a rigid protective shell for the laptop, and a palette that is not tied to a season. In other words, it is a question of form and not only of origin.
Can I try a bag in store and exchange it?
Yes. In all four stores — three in Tbilisi and one in Batumi Grand Mall — the bags are on the shelf and you can check them by hand. Buying online, we deliver across Georgia, 0% instalments over up to 4 months apply, and there is a 3-day exchange window.
