Tools of The Trade

This striking briefcase made of leather, suede and aluminum debuted at the autumn session of Maison & Objet in Paris. The cowhide is American but it is natural-tannin finished in Japan for the manufacturer, which provides leather products to luxury brands, including Lexus. The briefcase is part of the Akaoni “Sikaku” line created by Australian designer Karl Baxter for Lamark Inc. of Japan. (Learn more at www.akaoni.co.jp.) Don’t shop for this accessory at stateside retailers, though, as it is a made-to-order product. You can buy one by contacting info@akaoni.co.jp. Size: roughly 14.25-by-4.1-by-15.25 inches. Price: $2,000.

Don’t be caught with your power down. This charging tube allows you to charge up to four hand-held devices at once from one electrical source. The attached mat, which rolls up around thetube, helps keep the gadgets grounded. The product, manufactured by Charge4ALL of California, comes with five Smart Charging Plugs/Cords for your iPhone/iPod, Micro USB, Mini USB for Blackberry and Motorola, Samsung SCH and LG Chocolate. Available online at www.charge4all.net or www.amazon.com. Price: $39.99.