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I loathe airport security. Here’s what I should be taking in my carry-on
Decanting liquids is one thing but it’s hard to hold back the sarcasm when you’re being interrogated about your holiday haul. When will airport security get a grip on common sense?
Back in business
Be ahead of the curve by getting out into the world. Use clever kit to remove distractions from your desk and present yourself at your best with crisp attire for summer. Let’s go!
Fashion
From luggage that will leave you longing to get back on a plane to elegant Japanese skincare prodcuts that will keep you looking fresh.
Fascinating case study
Why does Japanese luggage firm Ace travel so well? We check in with the CEO for a lesson in product development and diversification.
What a carry-on
Long beholden to industry giants, the luggage sector is now packed with fresh faces poised for market domination. We hear the case for start-ups and meet some of the major players.
On the case
One of the world’s youngest CEOs has set about refreshing the culture at luggage label Rimowa, bringing in new working practices, new talent and new business ideas.
The list: onboard essentials
Warming to the subject of taking pleasure in the journey rather than the destination, we’ve collated the products you need to travel well.
Carrying the torch
Inspired by workwear and French craft expertise, L/Uniform is a new luggage start-up from Jeanne Signoles. The range of utilitarian bags aims to prove that the practical can also be beautiful.
Case study
German luggage maker Rimowa broke into the tough North American luxury market using working practices and corporate ethics transplanted from its Köln home, confounding those who said it couldn’t succeed.
Outside the box
French luxury label Moynat, famed for its sturdy trunks, fell out of favour in the 1970s. A recent relaunch proves there’s still a market for tradition with a contemporary twist.
