Marc Newson revamps Louis Vuitton luggage in bright colours
Australian designer Marc Newson has reinvented Louis Vuitton's iconic trunks, making them lighter and more spacious on the inside (+ slideshow).
Alongside the classic monographed models, Newson's collection of New Rolling Luggage includes bright orange, pink and yellow versions with only minimal logos.
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The four-wheeled suitcases – which come in mini, cabin and maxi sizes – feature extendable handles that retract into the outside edge of the trunks, so as not to interfere with packing space.
A side handle for carrying and a padlock system have also been built into the side of the trunk.
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The smallest of the lightweight bags in the collection weighs just 2.9 kilograms, but its internal space is 13 per cent larger than similar bags.
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"We were able to achieve an extraordinary level of lightness through incredibly rigorous engineering," said Newson. "It was a bit like working in a Formula One set-up."
"We took the structure and moved it to the outside, where frankly it's much more needed than the inside – it frees up all this internal space."
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Newson has famously tried his hand at designing almost everything, and previously worked with the French fashion house on a range of backpacks.
His more recent products include a range of colourful kitchen appliances, a limited-edition silver tea service with handles made from mammoth tusks, and a set of pens for Montblanc.