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If you’re a frequent flyer and hate lugging your luggage around, there’s a service made especially for you. FlyLite will store items you frequently travel with in your own private ‘iCloset’, where you can drag and drop items you need for your next trip into your virtual suitcase, which will then be delivered (via real suitcase) to your hotel, “fresh, clean and ready to go.” Once you’re finished and ready to move on to another city, you give them a call and they’ll arrange for your suitcase to be picked up and returned, where your items will be cleaned and stored for next time. Luggage free travel sounds good, right? Of course it does: no waiting around the baggage carousel, no standing in lines to check in, not to mention less trips to the dry cleaners…all of that sounds spectacular, which is why it’ll cost you $100 per trip.

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Perfect for your laptop, this special 1965 re-edition of that classic Samsonite briefcase certainly shows signs of a makeover. Thinner than the old version with a leather handle face-lift, it’s most likely more comfortable to carry around on a daily basis and has the nifty added feature of a removable laptop sleeve. A divider panel and pockets help keep your papers and necessary electronic components organized.

Signat Attaches:
Mini Attache A5, 11” x 9” x 3”, $240.00
Medium Attache A4, 14” x 11” x 3”, $300.00
Large Attache, 17” x 12.5” x 3”, $360.00

Also, I couldn’t help browsing through some of the other ‘Black Label’ items- the faux crocodile shell of the AI2 I thought was especially eye-catching, along with the Hero, which treats the human form “just like an animal skin, with with the ribcage and sternum at the front of the case and backbone at the back.” (Does anyone else find that very/slightly disturbing?)

SBL Collection Luggage by Alexander McQueen: Available in bone or black
Crocodile AI2 Upright (lower left/middle), 14.5” x 22” x 8.25”, $775.00,
Hero AI 1 Upright (lower right), 17″ x 22.75″ x 10″, $775.00

(Thanks Adam!)

This looks like a steal as far as I’m concerned.

“Durable Travel Bag in rich chocolate brown leather with dark brown suede details and contrasting chocolate brown topstitch. Roomy interior in sturdy black nylon with large interior pocket. Hidden compartment beneath opens with full round zipper closure. Antique brass hardware with leather pulls. Adjustable arm strap with shoulder pad.”

Chocolate leather, Dark Brown Suede, Black Nylon

20 L x 12 W x 9 H inches

The transparent case (not shown) might look a little prissy, but overall this looks like a good trolley, and now that it’s on clearance you can save up to 30% off.

“these trolleys feature the widest possible wheel base by placing the wheels on the outer extremities. the collapsible handle shaft is protected by retracting into its strong outer shell. comes with a stylish lock for non-airline travel. the high-quality name plate is attached to a chrome, leather-wrapped bar and inserted into the front of the bag. due to the color of this trolley, it comes with a complimentary, removable, durable transparent case to reduce any risk of scuffs or damage.”

file 20″ carry-on trolley by mandarina duck – CLEARANCE, $370.00, 30% off
file 22″ check-in trolley with suiter by mandarina duck – CLEARANCE, $395.00, 30% off

A handy kit to pamper yourself while traveling, this is stocked with all sorts of things and has lots of pockets for all your miscellaneous gear like passports, boarding passes, and ‘i-Pod-ish’ gadgets. Hangs from an incorporated hook.
Also available in Light Blue.

“Stocked with a long list of items you’d never remember to pack, our No
Regrets Travel Kit is devoted to in-flight comfort. It includes: a
Sleeping Mask, an Inflatable Neck Pillow, an Inflatable Lumbar Pillow,
Ear Plugs, Reflexology Socks, and a Detachable Toiletry Kit.”

9.5 inches L x 4.5 inches H x 4.5 inches D.

We’ve posted the
Isi Wheeled Luggage before, but now it’s 30% off at unica home.

Silver, Electric Blue, and Yellow available.

isi small carry-on trolley:
“this trolley is among the lightest available, thanks to the trolly system with a single aluminum tow-bar, preformed bottom, and durable plastic hardware. the wide wheel base ensures stability.”
$265.00 30% off

isi travel toiletry bag:
“dual-zipper top closure with exterior zippered pocket. interior features a zippered see-through accessory pocket and an elastic nylon pocket with 3 sections.”
$83.00 30% off

I don’t know why, but I’ve got a knack of finding (and loving) expensive travel things. Not quite sure why this warrants a hefty price tag, but it sure looks impressive.

“This trolley is perfectly designed for modern day travel, holding more
than enough for a long weekend. Design details include hidden wheels,
royal blue cotton lining and a chrome padlock with the correlating key
nestled in its own matching leather cover. Your contents will be
further protected by two additional buckled flaps made from the same
black granulated leather.”

46
x 37 x 24 cm

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Nice utilitarian look to this simple case, and it’s super light- which will be very handy when you’re lugging all your travel paraphernalia around.

“The ISI Wheeled stands out from the rest of the luggage available on the market: it’s among the lightest available, thanks to the trolley system with single aluminum tow bar, preformed bottom and nylon accessories and buckles. It also has added durability due to the tough fabric and felled stitching in all stress points.”

17.7″ x 25.2″ x 11″

This briefly makes me wish I had children so I could justify dropping major dollars on a travel case. (Just kidding.)

Slim leather case with four zipped pockets.
– Soft black calf leather case.
– Zipped pockets gold stamped ‘TRAVEL DOCUMENTS’, ‘PASSPORTS’, ‘TICKETS’, CURRENCY’.
– The case will fit up to five passports – perfect for keeping family travel documents handy, yet lightweight enough for use on business trip.

9″ x 13.3″ / 34cm x 23cm.

I know this is a tad expensive, but I love the classic look of this travel wallet. It’s timeless.

Travel wallet with suede calf lining and concertina pockets.
– Made in Smythson’s smooth, black calfskin.
– Concertina pockets are gold-stamped : Tickets, Passport, Documents & Other.
– Zipped pocket gold-stamped: Currency.
– Handy front pocket gold-stamped: Boarding Pass.
– Lined in soft suede calf leather.

9.75″ x 6″ / 15cm x 25cm

Maybe to you hard core skiiers/snowboarders/mountain climbers this backpack is nothing new, but I think it might be one of the coolest ones I’ve ever seen. Looks like it accommodates all sorts of gear/accessories to make your excursion that much more enjoyable…

“Extreme water protection and our rip stop laminated foam shell makes it an ideal companion for rough conditions whether it be rain, snow, or sea water.
The ergonomics are excellent regardless if it is empty or heavily packed thanks to the body molded shell. Shoulder straps are made of top quality neoprene to follow the movements of your arms. It features a water tight roll top, a goggle pocket inside the lid, pole/ice axe attachments, quick lock straps for skis and boards, and a built in shovel guard.”

Height: 16.93 inches
Width: 11.42 inches
Depth: 6.3 inches

Whether you’re jetting off to an island or stashing some stuff for the gym, this bag has that casual-yet-polished look that will accommodate those extra things you might need.

“Combining quality materials with a simple, classic design, this weekend bag won’t date. Made from soft suede with leather straps and detailing, it has a zipped top and an external and internal pocket…available in blue suede and red or black leather.”

W21 x D7 x H15 in.

This luggage collection looks like it could belong to Indiana Jones. It’s both utilitarian and elegant, which is kind of hard to pull off, so it deserves consideration if you’re thinking about updating your traveling gear.

“This durable luggage collection is made with industrial-weight rugged twill that’s densely woven and soaked in paraffin wax. The result is a strong material that’s highly water repellent, even in arduous conditions. Brass fittings resist corrosion in fresh or salt water and full-grain, vegetable-tanned bridle leather provides comfortable, durable straps.”

100% cotton twill; paraffin wax coating; cowhide straps.

Canvas Duffle Bag, H 14″ W 25″ D 13″, $255

Canvas Padded Laptop Bag, H 14″ W 16.5″ D 7.5″, $275

Canvas Tote, H 14″ W 14″ D 6″, $98

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The North Face is one of very few logos that I can look out without getting an allergic reaction (anybody read Pattern Recognition by William Gibson?). This bag actually looks pretty sleek, which seems unlikely considering it’s a duffel coated with polyurethane, but there you go. It looks decent.

“Main compartment features a D-shaped zippered opening for high visibility of entire interior, plus an internal mesh pocket for organization; Shoulder straps with an alpine cut for comfortable, easy hauling as a backpack; Constructed of waterproof, tear-proof and abrasion-resistant 1000-denier polyester; coated with PVC on the inside and polyurethane on the outside.”

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All three of these would be completely suitable to be seen with while jet-setting. I especially like the white with the mirror finish, though I don’t know how it would look after a few trips…all three feature functional innovations such as ABS shell, for lightweight supreme protection, and silent moving soft wheels.

(on right)Shown in Orange- Hideo Wakamatsu Mirror Finish 20″ carry-on trolley. Zipper closure. 10lbs., $210, 13in X 20in X 9in.

(middle) Shown in Blue- Hideo Wakamatsu 20” carry-on sized trolley from their Wave collection. Interior features mesh organizing panel with zippered pockets. Combination lock. $210,14.5in X 20in X 8in.

(on left) Shown in White- Hideo Wakamatsu Mirror Finish 26 ” check in trolley. Large capacity trolley features…smooth magnetic locks, [and] a “top spin” to allow tilt pull. 15lbs. $300,18in X 26in X 9in.
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