Urban, The Straits Times
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
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| 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 | |
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 | 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
