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Arm candy - briefcases

Men's Fitness, Oct, 2003 by Jon Finkel

JACK SPADE GREENE STREET DAY BAG

Best for: Messenger bag boy Clean. Simple. Functional. Jack Spade's day bag is made for the guy on the go. It comes with two zipper pockets, a pocket for an iPod, and a place for a headphone cord. Jack Spade's creative director, Matthew Singer, says customers have an "appreciation for the design and utility" of the product. Made of crushable nylon for easy storage, it's the perfect casual bag. $85

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KENNETH COLE TALL TALES

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Best for: Up-and-comer Leather talks. In the form of a briefcase, it says ambition and success. Carrying around the Kenneth Cole Tall Tales vertical portfolio lets your coworkers know that you're serious about achieving your goals and want to look good doing so. The flap-over styling, with buckle, lets your boss know he should make room for you in the starting lineup. $175

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FOSSIL EXPANDABLE BRIEF

Best for: Self-made man Fossil watches have character. Fossil builds briefcases. Ergo, a Fossil briefcase builds character. For the self-made man with an entrepreneurial streak flowing through his veins, the Fossil Expandable Brief is the ideal accessory. The brief's large handles and soft leather exterior will separate you from the pack, but you've more than likely already done that on your own. $175

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TUMI SAFECASE EXPANDABLE ORGANIZER BRIEF

Best for: Techie In an electronic world, Tumi makes the case for the electronic man. Its new Safecase Expandable Organizer Brief is, as the company boasts, "distinctive yet understated." For the plugged-in guy, the brief offers a padded computer section with removable cushioning, two phone pockets, and a pocket for your PDA. No one will even suspect your techie tendencies, as the brief is part of Tumi's Napa Leather collection. $495

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ZERO HALLIBURTON POLISHED GOLD ATTACHE, P-SERIES

Best for: CEO Ever try to play Six Degrees of Zero Halliburton? You could, because this distinguished P-series aluminum briefcase has been in more films than Kevin Bacon. "There is a sense of power and authority invested in our cases," Zero Halliburton Senior Designer Chris Bourne says. For the top dog, a case made of aircraft-grade aluminum at one's side is the finishing touch. $610

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MULHOLLAND BROTHERS SFO LAPTOP CARRIER

Best for: Adventurous exec If Indiana Jones were a briefcase, he'd be made by Mulholland Brothers. Like the character, the SFO Laptop Carrier's is at once gruff and graceful. "Our customers are irreverent and successful. They are not followers and they know who they are," says Jay Holland, the company's co-founder. The Laptop Carrier fits comfortably anywhere, as do their owners, be it Borneo or Battery Park. $649

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Arm candy - briefcases

Men's Fitness, Oct, 2003 by Jon Finkel

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