Thinking about a briefcase that sticks with you for years? Look for full-grain...

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Thinking about a briefcase that sticks with you for years? Look for full-grain vegetable-tanned leather—that’s the stuff that ages beautifully and gets better with time. And don’t overlook solid brass hardware; it holds up way better than cheap metal