If you are a frequent traveler, then you will love these ones: PASSAGE ROLLING CHECK-IN BAG-28″ and Passage Boarding Tote from FILSON, the American outdoor clothing label with over 100-year experience. The first is for the baggage and the latter will accompany you on cabin.

The rugged the PASSAGE ROLLING CHECK-IN BAG-28″ – made from 16.4-oz. 100% 1050 nylon twill with 3XPU coating and nylon ripstop lining – is designed for easy packing and easy transport. It has lots of room comprising large front and rear exterior zippered pocket, two zip mesh pockets on inner front of bag and multiple interior storage pockets. The bag even has exterior removable carrying straps to help keep your hands free of coat, blueprint tube or fly rod tubes, while you’re on the move. Simply remove and stow straps once you’re check-in ready. With its built-in business card holder on back, it won’t be too hard to identify your bag if it was on lost-and-found room.

Dimension: 28″H x 17 1/2″W x 10 1/2″D. The handle extends to 40”.

Usage: Field, Travel, Business, Casual. Available in colors: black, brown, or otter green. Price: $345.00.

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With dimensions of 15 1/2″W x 9 1/2″H x 6″D, the rugged Passage Boarding Tote fits even small overhead compartments on the plane’s cabin or under the seat; yet carry all your in-flight essentials. Main compartment has inside zip security pocket and two mesh elastic-topped organizational pockets, plus dual front pockets with leather snap tab flap closures and front exterior full zippered pocket.

The bag is also designed to be compatible with the rolling bag for easy transport. When you arrive and out of the plane, simply unzip the rear outer pocket and slip it over the handle of the rolling bag. Made from the same material as the Passage Rolling Check-In Bag 28”, the boarding bag has bottom corners wrapped by abrasion-resistant leather to protect from terminal floors.

Available in black, brown or otter green color, the FILSON’S Passage Boarding Tote prices $150.00.

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After the three football/soccer living legends: Maradona, Pele, Zidane, now it’s BONO U2 who appears on Louis Vuitton advertisement. For the “Core Values” campaign, the pop/rock icon were photographed by Annie Leibovitz stepping off a small propeller plane on the African savannah carrying a waterproof KEEPALL 45 TRAVEL BAG in MONOGRAM CANVAS; while his wife, ALI HEWSON carried a limited edition LOUIS VUITTON/EDUN COLLABORATION BAG. The title of this commercial ad is “Every Journey Begins in Africa” in which the proceeds of the sale, along with the couple’s appearance fee for the photo shoot will go to Technoserve in Africa for the Conservation Cotton Initiative (in Uganda) and to The Chernobyl Children International.

As the smallest of the Louis Vuitton monogram luggage collections, measuring only  17.7”x10.6”x 7.9”, the KEEPALL 45 is the perfect bag for a carry-on when flying or as a companion to an overnight carrier. The travel duffel bag as worn by Bono U2 comes with the Louis Vuitton signature monogram canvas, canvas lining and a cowhide trim. It also features leather handles, a leather ID holder, a padlock, as well as a removable shoulder strap.

Louis Vuitton EDUN collaborative bag: Special edition Keepall 45 Travel Duffel Bag

Offered US $4,900, THE LOUIS VUITTON/EDUN COLLABORATION BAG comes with debossed Louis Vuitton monogram Révélation brown leather. This SPECIAL EDITION KEEPALL 45 TRAVEL DUFFLE BAG as worn by Ali Hewson also includes a distinctive feature: ebony-and-bone charm which is handcrafted in Kenya by MADE – a fair trade jewelry label which strives to break the cycle of poverty and empower the disadvantaged communities across East Africa by promoting “trade not aid” ethos. Both the charm and the inside of the bag carry the inscription “Every journey began in Africa”.

Clothing label EDUN was founded in 2005 by ALI HEWSON and U2 singer BONO with a mission to encourage trade with Africa and raise awareness of the possibilities there. The for-profit contemporary fashion brand sources organic and sustainable materials whenever possible. The company claims that 80% of their clothing (under brand EDUN and EDUN LIVE) is made in Africa, specifically Tunisia, Tanzania and Kenya. The remaining 20% is spread out between China and Peru.

In May 2009, the parent company of Louis Vuitton – Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) purchased a 49% stake in EDUN after the company admitted to being in fiscal straits.

Bono said on Dailymail:

“Ali has worked hard to build Edun from scratch, and thanks to LVMH’s commercial muscle and support, this fledgling company can go from strength to strength - which means increased business for our partners in developing countries.”

Hewson added:

“We want Edun to be a success because the more it grows, the more we can do on the ground.”
Since the purchase, the two powerhouses have joined forces to create exceptional designs as well as to encourage more mutual benefits.

Along with the launch of Edun’s Spring/Summer 2011 collections at Paris Fashion Week, LOUIS VUITTON and EDUN has unveiled a temporary public exhibition titled “Africa Rising” at Rue du Pont-Neuf opposite Louis Vuitton’s head office in Paris, from 6-18 October 2010. The event featured five prominent artists from Africa who illustrate the many faces of the dynamic and creative of the continent today. The special attractions during the exhibition also include African arts from renowned Jean Pigozzi collections (CAAC), a library space allowing visitors to discover a new contemporary Africa through books and literature on the scene, and of course, behind-the-scene stories of the recent collaboration of Louis Vuitton/EDUN “Core Values” campaign.

“Every Journey Began in Africa”
Discover the making of the advertising campaign with Bono and his wife Ali, shot by Annie Leibovitz for Louis Vuitton.

Launched in 2007, the Louis Vuitton “Core Values” Campaign which supports Al Gore’s The Climate Project has enjoyed huge success. Not only raising the awareness of climate change, it has also won acclaim and awards from the advertising industry. The campaign has posed a long list of celebrities including Catherine Deneuve, Mikhail Gorbachev, Sean Connery, Francis Ford Coppola with his daughter Sofia, and Andre Agassi with wife Steffi Graf.

Louis Vuitton “Core Values” campaign advertisement featuring Mikhail Gorbachev and LV monogram travel Bag

Antoine Arnault, Louis Vuitton Head of Communications said:

“We are delighted that both Ali and Bono, who have never before participated in an advertising campaign, agreed to be photographed for Core Values. We are very proud of our association with Edun.”

‘This is a good example of how a business can be innovative and successful and at the same time environmentally responsible’ said Al Gore of the project.

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BILL KAULITZ of TOKIO HOTEL was spotted bringing one of the LV Men’s Autumn/Winter 2006 Collections, the LOUIS VUITTON VAIL BLANKET CABBAS BAG. Made of lambs wool and cashmere with grained calf leather trim, the red bag features Frank Lloyd Wright-esque zigzag pattern called “KARAKORAM”. Named after a large mountain range in Central Asia (‘Karakoram’ or ‘Karakorum’ is a large mountain range spanning the borders between Pakistan, India and China, located in the regions of Gilgit-Baltistan - Pakistan, Ladakh - India, and Xinjiang region - China), the dyed thread jagged motif was first used in Louis Vuitton’s earliest collection of scarves and travel rugs back in the 90’s.

Artistic pattern on Stained Glass of Dana House by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright

Karakoram Mountains in Central Asia - photo courtesy of National Geographic

Vail Blanket Cabbas “Kararokam” Bag on Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2006 Collections Runway

The Limited Edition Bag is also decorated with a strongly embroidered crest on the front along with the interior patch which refers to the early 1950’s LV advertisement. They encourage us to “Volez, voguez, voyagez avec valises des Louis Vuitton” (Fly, sail, travel with bags by Louis Vuitton).

Louis Vuitton embroidered crest on Vail Blanket Cabas “Kararokam” Bag

Louis Vuitton’s encouragement text on the interior of Vail Blanket Cabbas “Kararokam” Bag

The Louis Vuitton Vail Blanket Cabbas Bag has a top flap with double snap silver polished closure that pops open to show the beige sari canvas lining. The base and corners of the bag are protected with the calf leather. The interior compartments include a zipped pocket, phone pocket and d-ring. Dimensions of the bag: 15.4″ x 15.4″ x 4.3″ (39 cm x 39 cm x 11 cm)

Louis Vuitton Vail Blanket Cabbas Bag “Karakoram” in red & black color

About Bill Kaulitz

Born in Leipzig Germany – 1st September 1989, Bill Kaulitz is also recognized as a designer and model besides a singer and songwriter. The lead vocalist of the band TOKIO HOTEL since 2001 has designed many of his own stage costumes. He apparently collects suspenders and is also ‘totally crazy about jackets’. Kaulitz reports he has hundreds of jackets in his closet - though he has said that none of his jackets are real leather as he is opposed to using animal pelts/feathers for clothing. His fashion and styles refer to David Bowie – particularly in the film “Labyrinth” – Nena, Vampires, Paris Secondhand Shops, Striking Jewelry and Dior Homme. German site dw-world.com says that his look, young age and edgy hairstyle has helped him obtain icon status among many teenage girls.

Other recognitions also came from the world’s fashion designers. Following the photo shoot for the 30th birthday of Vogue magazine, September 2009, in which Kaulitz was chosen to take part, the fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld described him as “The Other Idea of a German” and wrote that the 20-year old singer with the unusual styling became a superstar and a fashion icon. One month later, after awarded #11 on German magazine GQ’s Best Dressed List, designer Michael Michalsky said that “Bill Kaulitz is unique and uncompromising, Pop-Art brought to life. He likes to change – that is fashion.”
Not to mention, in 2008, Bill Kaulitz was chosen as the most attractive singer on stage by the readers of the Spanish magazine “HOLA”. He is also the youngest person to be immortalized in wax by the Madame Tussauds Museum – at the age of 19. Also, he was named “Man of the Year #6” by MTV News.

About Louis Vuitton

Since the very beginning of its founding in 1854 on Rue Neuve des Capucines – Paris, the France luxury house has been renowned for its savoir faire and its expertise in the making of trunks and luggage. Louis Vuitton (1821 – February 27, 1892) had an extensive knowledge of luggage and actually began by designing luggage for the rich in Paris, including Congo explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza and American conductor Leopold Stokowski. Monsieur Vuitton had also introduced his flat-bottom trunks with trianon canvas that could easily stack in railway carriages. Becoming successful and prestigious, many other luggage makers began to imitate LV’s innovation.

Today, LV is one of the world’s most recognized brands. A long time symbol of prestige and wealth, the company commands some of the highest prices in the international fashion market for its products.

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FIFA World Cup Trophy to be encased by Louis Vuitton (photo by Getty Images)

Having featured the official FIFA World Cup Rings and Official FIFA World Cup Watches, I am now reporting that the international governing body of association football has appointed French fashion house: LOUIS VUITTON to design a special case for the greatest football prize: FIFA WORLD CUP TROPHY.

Antoine Arnault, Head of Communications for Louis Vuitton, commented:

“We are very proud to have been chosen by FIFA to dedicate our know-how to creating the case for the most beautiful trophy: the FIFA World Cup Trophy. From the legendary bed-trunk developed by Georges and Louis Vuitton in 1868 for the explorers, to the case for the oldest sporting trophy – the America’s Cup – and the special order for the iPod case from a well-known designer, the Maison has always combined clever and elegant ways to satisfy the very specific needs of its clients, allowing them to express their uniqueness or achieve their dream.”

FIFA and Louis Vuitton collaborates in designing case for the authentic World Cup Trophy

Made of 18-carat gold – with height of 36.8 cm and weight of 6.175 kilograms, The FIFA WORLD CUP TROPHY is the most coveted trophy in the world. Since the original prize for winning the World Cup: JULES RIMET TROPHY was stolen and missing in Brazil, 1974, FIFA stated the trophy cannot be won outright: the winners of the tournament receive a replica (FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy) which is gold plated rather than solid gold. The authentic World Cup Trophy remains in FIFA’s possession. When it travels – for the exhibitions around the world or being presented for the winning team at the stadium, it was carried on a battered aluminum case. And from the WORLD CUP TWENTY TEN onward, the authentic trophy, designed by Italian artist Silvio Gazzaniga, will be cradled in a custom-made Louis Vuitton trunk.

Being created by Asnières workshop in France – with its savoir faire and experience in producing 450 custom designs each year – the Louis Vuitton travel case will not only carry the trophy in safety but also in style. As FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter explained,

“The FIFA World Cup Trophy is our most precious asset. It’s the most coveted trophy, not only in the world of football but beyond. It succeeds in uniting fans all around the world in a healthy competition for the final prize. A trophy as precious as the FIFA World Cup Trophy deserves a travel case of the same elegance and prestige. From now on, the trophy will not only travel in safety, but it will also travel in style.”

Jérôme Valcke, secretary general of FIFA added,

“When you have the most beautiful girl in the world you hope she will wear the most beautiful dress.”

Well, the special-ordered-trunk will surely be an exquisite one. As Louis Vuitton tradition, the case will have special blend of tradition and innovation, craftsmanship and creativity, history and modernity. The company’s original vocation as a layetier-emballeur – the term used for packers of travelers’ trunks, is thus respected, for LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER has always created cases to carry its clients’ most treasured belongings.

Since the very beginning of its founding in 1854 on Rue Neuve des Capucines – Paris, the France luxury house has been renowned for its savoir faire and its expertise in the making of trunks and luggage. Louis Vuitton (1821 – February 27, 1892) had an extensive knowledge of luggage and actually began by designing luggage for the rich in Paris, including Congo explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza and American conductor Leopold Stokowski. Monsieur Vuitton had also introduced his flat-bottom trunks with trianon canvas that could easily stack in railway carriages. Becoming successful and prestigious, many other luggage makers began to imitate LV’s innovation.

Today, LV is one of the world’s most recognized brands. A long time symbol of prestige and wealth, the company commands some of the highest prices in the international fashion market for its products.

For the World Cup Campaign, Louis Vuitton has chosen three football legends instead of the current super star such as CR9, Lionel Messi, or Fernando Torres. The advertisement features Zinedine Zidane, Pele and Diego Maradona playing foosball (table football) together. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, the ad spotlights LV monogram canvas bags.

Louis Vuitton World Cup 2010 campaign featuring  Maradona, Pele, Zidane and LV Monogram Canvas Bag.

Football living as well as current Argentina National Football Team DIEGO MARADONA on the latest Louis Vuitton advertisement for World Cup 2010 campaign

Pele and Zidane on Louis Vuitton World Cup Campaign Ads

“The Match You’ve Been Waiting For” - by Louis Vuitton 2010; feat. Zinedine Zidane, Pele and Diego Maradona

Also as part of the campaign, the new LOUIS VUITTON WORLD CUP TROPHY TRUNK will encase the trophy when brought into the Soccer City Stadium (formerly known as FNB stadium) in Johannesburg – South Africa for the final match on Sunday, 11 July 2010. The trophy cup will be lifted by a Louis Vuitton ambassador in front of one billion television viewers all over the world. 

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Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Team with their McLarenSport Samsonite Black Label Bags

What happen when the American luggage manufacturer, famous for its light weight and durable luggage, met the British Formula One Team, one of the best who have won 162 races, 12 Drivers’ Championships and 8 Constructors’ Championships? The result is McLAREN SPORT SAMSONITE BLACK LABEL, a line of luxury travel bags that will not only ensure robustness but also make you a stylish globetrotter.

To be launched in Fall/Winter season this year, the newly style collections include technical elements from the world of motor sport in their designs. The prototypes have been being tested intensively by Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Team (up to 100 people) since the first Grand Prix of the 2009 season in Australia. They have been traveling over 64,160km on over 14 flights with laptop backpacks and 75cm upright duffels and enjoying the high-end wheel suspension system that absorbs the impact of unstable ground while on the move. The cutting edge technology protects all the valuable stuffs inside the bag, just like a McLaren F1 racing car that protect its valuable driver LEWIS HAMILTON inside.

McLarenSport Samsonite Black Label Bags - Fall/Winter 2009 Collections

High end wheel suspension on McLarenSport Samsonite Black Label, inspired by F1 Racing Car driver’s protection

Mr. Prashant Vatkar, Vice President of Samsonite Corporation - Middle East said,

“As the significant leaders in cutting edge travel solutions we are proud of our collaboration with the McLaren group. This will add more value and strength to our operations and give more exposure to our elite Samsonite Black Label products. The new collection will be available in all our Samsonite Black Label stores and with our affiliates towards the end of fall 2009.”

Explaining the features, Managing Director of McLaren Racing, Jonathan Neale said,

“For all travelling members of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team the nine months of the Formula 1 season is a constant cycle of travelling to and from Grands Prix. In every area of our operations we endeavour to make this process as effortless as possible for the team, so their focus remains on the racing. Samsonite has done an outstanding job to meet our tough requirements for luggage. These include: space for work and personal items, due to the time spent away from home, to be light-weighted, allowing the bags to be packed fully without being overweight; the wheel suspension system that absorbs the impact of uneven ground, protecting the bag contents while transferring from airports to hotels and home. Perhaps most importantly is the need for unrivalled robustness and security. Ensuring our luggage, which could include race critical laptops or new components, arrives at the destination in one piece is vital. We are looking forward to continuing to develop and innovate in this area with Samsonite.”

Beppi Fremder, Chief Marketing Officer Samsonite Corporation added,

“We are pleased to put our centennial experience as a leader in the travel and business segments at McLaren’s disposal. This partnership allows us to draw inputs from the world of Formula 1 to create a new range of high performance products with an innovative design.  In addition, it’s a confirmation of how two historical brands, who share an interest in the search for excellence, can work together to create new realities for an increasingly demanding consumer.”

McLarenSport Samsonite Black Label Backpack 2009

McLarenSport Samsonite Black Label Laptop Bag

McLarenSport Samsonite Black Label Duffel Bag

McLarenSport Samsonite Black Label Travel Bag

McLarenSport Samsonite Black Label Luggage

McLarenSport Samsonite Black Label Luggage will be available at all Samsonite stores and in the most exclusive bags and leather goods shops worldwide and start at US $326 (around £200).

About Samsonite Black Label
SAMSONITE BLACK LABEL is part of SAMSONITE “Life’s a Journey”, one of the most well known companies in the fashion luggage industry. It was started in Denver, CO, in 1910 as Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company and changed its name to SAMSONITE in 1966. Priorly, its founder, Jesse Shwayder named one of his initial cases “Samson”, after the Biblical strongman, and began using the trademark “Samsonite” in 1941. The brand is an iconic guarantee for long lasting bags.

Samsonite markets products under the Samsonite, Samsonite Black Label, Lambertson Truex, American Tourister, Lacoste and Timberland brands.

Samsonite Black Label provides luxury collections with ultimate style and craftsmanship for the connoisseur.

About McLaren Sport
McLarenSport is part of McLaren group which aims to be the very best in everything they do. As one of the most well-known and historically successful name in Formula One, McLaren refuse to concede on function or style and set no limit. They choose to have the inspiration of “No Compromise”.

McLarenSport, is the embodiment of this focus enabling competitive, high-achieving consumers to reach their sporting goals. The revolutionary design and engineering principles of McLaren are translated into high-performance lifestyle products encouraging the best possible result for the wearer. McLarenSport is at the vanguard of technical sportswear, striving to provide a superior high-calibre range for a competitive, determined consumer sharing the innate desire to win.

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Today I present you the Men’s Fashion Accessories picked by “Edward Cullen” of Twilight, ROBERT PATTINSON. According to coolspotters.com, the English actor, model and musician, known for playing Cedric Diggory in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire“ chose FRYE TODD TRAVEL BAG and RAY-BAN RB 2140 WAYFARERS in Tortoise shell SUNGLASSES.

Robert Pattinson was spotted in New York City carrying his Frye Todd Travel Bag

FRYE TODD TRAVEL BAG is available in black and dark brown color; both are made of lithe, rich washed calf with sleek Vacchetta leather accents. If you want the same bag like ROBERT PATTINSON’s, then pick the black one. It has dimensions of height 11″, width 3″, length 16; providing enough rooms for two changes of clothes, a pair of shoes and toiletries. The removable strap stylishly stows your necessities.

Robert Pattinson’s choice: FREY Todd Travel Bag - Black

The ROBERT PATTINSON’S CHOICE features dual handles with 5.5″-length handle drop and removable shoulder strap fastens with dog leash clips; not to mention the antique nickel hardware and logo tab. The accessory strap is 25.5” while its platform bottom incorporates feet to protect bag when set down. It has design of framed top zip closure as well as interior lining which includes a convenient back wall zip pocket.

The price is US $495.16 - $571.04.

FRYE TODD (don’t get it wrong with Todd Frey! He is the Atari’s computer programmer for video game Pac Man) is the bag collections by FRYE COMPANY, the oldest continuously operated shoe company in the United States. Founded in 1863 by John A. Frye, a well-to-do shoemaker from England, and family-run until 1945, Frye products have a long and illustrious history. Frye boots were worn by soldiers on both sides of America’s Civil War, soldiers in the Spanish-American war, and by Teddy Roosevelt and his ROUGH RIDERS. When homesteading drew adventurous New England families to the West during the mid and late 1800’s, many of the pioneers wore FRYE BOOTS for the long journey.

Today FRYE remains true to its roots with its line of heritage boots, but continues to innovate as it introduces chic new handbags, pumps, and sandals to its collection.

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Robert Pattinson and Ray-Ban RB 2140 Wayfarers Sunglasses

Robert Pattinson was wearing Ray-Ban RB 2140 Sunglasses at his romantic scene on the beach for “Remember Me” when it filmed on June 19, 2009

Since 1937, RAY-BAN can genuinely claim the title as the world’s leading sunglasses and optical eyewear brand. Its WAYFARER, available since 1953, is reported to be the best-selling sunglass design in history. The glasses were especially popular in 1980s; thanks to the movies “The Blues Brothers” and Tom Cruise’s “Risky Business” and the television show “Miami Vice”. The Wayfarer has earned the reputation of a modern day fashion legend.

And today, the “Connoisseur’s Choice” of sunwear appears again at the newest film of Robert Pattinson: “Remember Me”. In the romantic scene at the beach June 19, 2009 with Emilie De Ravin, ROBERT THOMAS-PATTINSON wore the RAY-BAN RB 2140 ORIGINAL WAYFARERS TORTOISE / CRYSTAL BROWN SUNGLASSES.

Robert Pattinson’s Ray-Ban Wayfarers Tortoise Sunglasses on “Remember Me” Shoot on the beach

Robert Pattinson and Emilie de Ranvin at the Movie shooting

Manufactured in Italy, the Original Wayfarer features a slight wrap, angular eye shape. The plastic frame – with the original hinge, has the genuine Ray Ban logo distinctly displayed on the inside of each temple. Either the polarized or non-polarized lenses have the Genuine Ray Ban Insignia in the upper left and right side corners (polarized lenses are able to eliminate glare).

Ray-Ban Wayfarer RB 2140 Sunglasses - Tortoise / Brown

Ray-Ban Wayfarer Plastic sunglasses are designed with a lightweight and durable frame. The scratch/impact-resistant lenses ensure 100% UV protection & superb optical clarity.

The all time American classic Sunglasses comes with its original packaging including an insignia box, insignia storage case and certified product and warranty cards.

Price:  $109.99 - $194.35

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Robert Thomas-Pattinson (born 13 May 1986) is an English actor, model and musician, best known for playing Edward Cullen in the film adaptation of “Twilight”, based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer, and for the role of Cedric Diggory in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”.

According to TV Guide, Pattinson was initially apprehensive about auditioning for the role of Edward Cullen, fearful that he wouldn’t be able to live up to the “perfection” expected from the character.

He is currently reprising his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight sequel, “New Moon” as it shoots in Vancouver, B.C. and Italy this spring 2009. The movie will hit theaters November 20, 2009.