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Mon, Dec 01, 2008
Urban, The Straits Times
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Carried away
by Noelle Loh

For first-class passengers (top picture): Italian luxury leather goods house Bottega Veneta has come up with a travel set featuring its famed intrecciato or interlaced, leather design. Intrecciato trolley cases and carry-on bags, $3,890 to $8,260, from Bottega Veneta, 01-43 Paragon

TROLLEY SUITCASES
This trolley suitcase is made from the same tarpaulin-like fabric used to make old-school postman carriers, so you can be sure it delivers a reliable hardiness.

Punch fabric trolley case by Bree, $476 for a 22-inch case, $423 for an 18-inch one, from The Planet Traveller, 03-113 Marina Square

 Its aluminium frame makes this four-wheeler lighter than most hard cases.

Altitude aluminium roller suitcase by Crossing, $199 for a 19-inch case, $229 for a 24-inch one and $276 for a 29-inch one, from The Planet Traveller

 British designer Alexander McQueen updates his collection for American company Samsonite with a high-shine silver finish said to be scratch-proof and resistant to impact.

Samsonite Black Label hardside travel piece by Alexander McQueen, price on application, from Samsonite Black Label, 01-19 Raffles Hotel Arcade
The famous "GG" logo on this semi-hard calf leather suitcase is found even on its trolley wheels.

Gucci Viaggio luggage, $3,110 to $3,660, from Gucci, 01-40 Paragon


 

TRUNKS
These handmade leather trunks by British company Globe Trotter are strong yet lightweight and have an old world charm. The brand is said to have been the choice of Sir Winston Churchill.

Assorted leather luggage by Globe Trotter, $1,170 to $2,930, from Level 3 Isetan Scotts, men's department

 

CARRY-ON TOTES
The multiple buckles on this ultra-roomy tote make it easy to tighten your load, which means you can pack in more purchases.

Leather and canvas tote by Master-piece, $450, from Arc, 02-10 Esplanade

 Made from micro-fibre, this patent tote is lightweight and large enough for those overnight stays.

Maxi Velvet tote, $1,520, from Hogan, 01-07 Paragon

 The French text on this bag literally translates to "articles of voyage, trunks, sacks" followed by the addresses of Louis Vuitton stores.

Cotton traveller bag with leather trimming, $3,700, from Louis Vuitton, 01-20 Takashimaya Shopping Centre
 

This luxurious-looking patent leather bag packs totally flat, yet can be whipped out to carry more shopping spree purchases.

Concertine Lux Boston Bag, $890, from Samsonite Black Label

 Made of nylon, this purple gym bag doubles as a great carry-on bag as it can be folded and stashed easily into your luggage.

Gym bag, $345, from Agnes b, Basement 1 Isetan Orchard

  

This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times on Nov 28, 2008
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