gabriele pezzini: orion suitcase
COMMENT: Suitcase as fetish item is a miss in my book because the owner is not the only one handling / caring for the object, which means scratches and dings in my world. Don’t get me wrong, this is a beautiful piece, but it will function as art better, not design.
by andrea on design boom
vertical orientation
‘orion suitcase’ is an aluminum and natural cowhide luggage piece by Hermès design director,
gabriele
pezzini, for the french luxury brand.
the ergonomic travelling companion, has a brushed anodized aluminum
shell,
with an interior surface which has been reinforced with carbon and
kevlar.
these materials provide a strong resistance to wear and tear and
frequent travel.
there are two natural cowhide handles, which are a reference to Hermès
travel world.
the orientation of the handles allow one to carry the suitcase either
horizontally or vertically,
while the multi-directional wheels make for easy use.
horizontal orientation
interior of the suitcase
