fashionable luggaging with Viktor & Rolf

back in November 2007 the venerable Suzy Menkes broke the news that my favourite fashion duo Viktor & Rolf are designing a line of suitcases and travel accessories for Samsonite Black Label. i couldn't wait to see what they would come up with. based on the success of their collaboration with H&M, i was expecting something functional and wearable but still in keeping with their signature whimsical and tailored designs. though we're an LV loving family, our luggage of choice has always been Samsonite. so this particular combo of V&R x Samsonite is something that really excites me.

at long last they were finally unveiled last Thursday 30 October in a fashion show held at Madrid's Real Fábrica de Tapices. en hier zijn zij:

and here's a sneak peek of the show:

to be released worldwide on March 2009, the collection "features playful, graphic airplane repeats, patent trims, bows and purse clasp details in scarlet, sky blue and black". it will also include beauty cases, boarding bags and travel totes. im loving the black collection, the one above reminds me of Globe Trotter suitcases. but the less rigid versions are typically Samsonite. certainly beats Alexander McQueen's "WTF is that?" designs for the American luggage company. im curious to see the blue airplane patterns too. more photos will soon pop up for sure. i'll be keeping an eye out for these.

muchos gracias a Vogue España y Elmundo.es.