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Victorinox Swiss Army 125th Anniversary Leather Travel Bag

Filed under: Handbags, Luxury Travel & Hotels, Men's Style

Victorinox Swiss Army is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a slew of new products and even a North American road tour. Among the nicest items being offered as part of the anniversary collection is a limited-edition Leather Travel Bag. Crafted of the finest full-grain, Italian Belting leather and European materials the bag "reflect[s] the old-world luxury and dedicated workmanship from which our brand was born," the company says. Snap gussets allow the bag to open flat. Other features are a front garment storage area with compression straps and a rear compartment with a removable suiter featuring a full-size hanger and foam bolsters to keep clothes wrinkle-free. Individually polished Riri zippers are made of precious metal alloys, and storage case is provided to keep the bag clean. Each bag is individually numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity. $4,000

Gallery: Victorinox Swiss Army 125th Anniversary Leather Travel Bag

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Meet HENK, the $20,000 Suitcase

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

All I know about luggage is Samsonite and American Tourister (and Louis V., of course), so I admit I am experiencing a wee bit of sticker shock from HENK, the $20,000 suitcase. But I'm sure you, Luxist readers, are much more sophisticated than I, at least in the travel arena, so you may be interested in meeting HENK. Let's see what you get for this price ... But first, a disclaimer. The HENK site is one of those that no matter where you click, you don't get a new/unique URL. So I apologize for not being able to take you to all the sections directly. This is a DIY post.

First, the story behind the bag -- click on "Go to the story" on the main site, or read this detailed Forbes article. As with many success stories, HENK was borne out of dissatisfaction with a current product. A Dutch businessman named Henk van de Meene wanted to create a better piece of luggage after struggling with his bag one busy day in LaGuardia.

Then, the workmanship -- each HENK is handmade in The Netherlands to your specifications. Here's an example: "The choice is yours: from glossy carbon fibre and smooth calf leather for the exterior to high-tech fibre, horsehair or even cow hide with a zebra print for the interior." There are a slew of colors, and the HENK site promised to do its best to meet your customization requests.

Then, two styles from which to choose -- Travelfriend (shown above) and Attaché Case (see gallery).

HENK promises to feel practically weightless and to be sturdy, easy to maneuver with its large wheels, easy to unpack with its dual door design, easy to wheel with its telescoping handle, hard to lose with its retractable "leash," and really luxurious due to its high-end materials -- and the knowledge that it was made just for you. (But if you're not as particular about color or materials or in more of a time crunch, select from the ready-to-ship collection and the limited edition collection.)

[Thanks, Norman]

Gallery: Meet HENK, the $20,000 Suitcase

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Penelope Op Art Suitcase by Coach

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Men's Style

Here's a sharp-looking suitcase that will stand out on the baggage return belt: the Penelope Op Art Suitcase, by Coach. Made of Op art coated canvas fabric with leather trim, the suitcase features two inside pockets on the interior back cover, two inside pockets on each interior side wall, three inside pockets on the interior front wall, a lock closure, and brass feet to protect scuffing. Measurements for medium: 27 1/4" L x 18" H x 8 1/2" W, $1,500. Also available: small, with all the same features, measuring 22 3/4" L x 15 1/4" H x 7" W, $1,200.

Gallery: Penelope Op Art Suitcase, by Coach