Inspiration..

We are thinking of combining Samsonite with Chanel to make our hand luggage. These articles on Trendland are a good inspiration point as Samsonite have collaborated before with McQueen and Viktor and Rolf.

Alexander McQueen’s work for Samsonite Black Label gets two new updates this season – in limited edition shining silver for the striking ribcage Hero piece (Al1) and the Travel piece (Al2) in crocodile skin design.

The shiny exterior, courtesy of a new paint technology, is developed in conjunction with Bayer. First developed for the motor industry, the paint is thermoformable and highly resistant to impact.

The surfaces are scratch- and UV resistant yet drip of sleek modernity, blending Samsonite’s famed hardiness with the glamor that is the hallmark of Alexander McQueen. This new silver collection will be available at Samsonite boutiques worldwide from November 2008.  – Via Luxury Insider

After the Mcqueen collaboration its now turn of Fashion Duo Victor & Rolf to design some fancy luggage for Samsonite – Here is a sneak pick into the new Samsonite Black Label By Viktor & Rolf collection. The line has launched in part exclusively at colette on February 10th.

“Inspired by the early jet years of the ‘50s and ‘60s, the maverick duo’s designs for Samsonite Black Label are given a distinctively modern twist. Alluding to the heady days of the dawn of the jet age, a time when travelling to new destinations was full of optimism, excitement and glamour, the collection features a characteristically playful vintage aeroplane print or a classic black.” Via Kanye West Blog

Rachel