Globe-Trotter

16” Orient Slim Attaché Case
GBP 720

Globe-Trotter is a modern, heritage luggage brand, established in 1897. Founded by Englishman David Nelken in Saxony, Germany the company soon returned to the UK in 1901, where it has remained ever since. Today, Globe-Trotter products are luxury style icons, adopted by purveyors of traditional craftsmanship, and sought-after for their timeless aesthetic.

The Orient series is truly exquisite. It is the only collection of luggage to feature an Urushi lacquered finish. Urushi, the rust coloured sap drawn from the Urushi tree native to Japan, has been used in traditional Japanese arts as far back as 400B.C. and bestows the Orient with an incomparable aesthetic beauty.

To create the Orient’s remarkable exterior, each suitcase is hand-crafted by a single, master Japanese artisan working from his studio in Tokyo. Here, he hand lacquers the Vulcan Fibre with several layers of Urushi, before applying a final coating of clear gloss to accentuate the extraordinary natural beauty of this material. Since the appearance of the Urushi will vary according to the conditions in which it dries, each Orient suitcase carries its own unique patina and features the finest champagne coloured silk lining.

Minimum of a 12-week lead time.

For bespoke options and multi-colour ways, please enquire.