Samsonite Black Label by Alexander McQueen - Designer Handbag & Purse Chat.. The Bag Forum

Jennifer · January 17th, 2007, 12:56 AM

The upscale Alexander McQueen collection features a wheeled case that takes on the imprint of a human torso and a crocodile-skin textured design

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Commmenting on the new collection, McQueen said: "I was really inspired by the idea of developing my own take on luggage – to be able to rise to the challenge of working in a new arena. And I am always interested in learning from new technical expertise.”

Samsonite President and CEO Marcello Bottoli added: “Samsonite is a company with a rich heritage and design sensibility that has come to redefine the whole concept of travel design. This collection showcases the innovation and luxury inherent in the Samsonite Black Label brand.”

Travel pieces

The AI1 wheeled luggage model takes on the imprint of a human torso with the ribcage and sternum outlined at the front of the case and the backbone on the back. This striking effect is echoed in the interior with a negative of the ribs represented in a soft moulded form.

The AI2 case has a crocodile-skin textured pattern. Both pieces are lined with a soft feather print and are available in black and bone colours.

Travel bags and accessories

The travel bag collection includes a beauty case, garment bag and two boarding bags (male and female). Featuring fluid, curvaceous shapes, the collection uses a combination of plain and crocodile printed leather and ottoman fabric.

Also available are a leather travel wallet, a crocodile print passport holder and a name tag with key holder. A TSA padlock completes the collection.

Samsonite Black Label store openings

Samsonite Black Label has recently opened stores in London (Sloane Street and Royal Exchange), Berlin (Friedrichstrasse), Brussels (Boulevard de Waterloo), Moscow (GUM), Seoul (Cheong Dam-Dong), Singapore (Raffles Hotel) Kuwait City, and Mumbai (Grand Hyatt), in New York (Madison Avenue), Tokyo (Ginza) with imminent openings in San Francisco (Union Square) and Boston (Copley Place).

Alexander McQueen has three flagship stores, London, Milan and New York, and franchises in Istanbul; Japan and Russia are in the pipeline. The brand is also represented in many of the world’s most influential department stores.

I don't like the ribs, but I love the croc (pictured below)

VogueX · January 17th, 2007, 06:13 AM

I love both!

Carrie_S. · January 17th, 2007, 01:03 PM

I don't know, the rib one is kind of gross to me, but at the same time I also think that it is a cool idea

Demi · January 26th, 2007, 08:12 PM

Wow that is pretty awesome looking. but scary at the same time :P

juicy jay · January 27th, 2007, 04:44 AM

they're kinda scary- i like his mcq collection WAY better

January 17th, 2007, 06:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
VogueX Let Them Eat Cake! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 284	Re: Samsonite Black Label by Alexander McQueen I love both! __________________ “I do not dress the way I do to attract attention, I attract attention because I dress the way I do.”~ Louis Thomas Hardin

January 17th, 2007, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Carrie_S. Rising Bag Star Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 217	Re: Samsonite Black Label by Alexander McQueen I don't know, the rib one is kind of gross to me, but at the same time I also think that it is a cool idea

January 26th, 2007, 08:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Demi Rising Bag Star Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 465	Re: Samsonite Black Label by Alexander McQueen Wow that is pretty awesome looking. but scary at the same time :P __________________ “Fashions fade, style is eternal.” ~YSL~

January 27th, 2007, 04:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
juicy jay Coco Chanel Reborn Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: [back to] beverly hills<3 Posts: 530	Re: Samsonite Black Label by Alexander McQueen they're kinda scary- i like his mcq collection WAY better __________________

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