Accessories Spotlight / STYLEIMAGES: MONTBLANC
While it was originally founded as a writing instrument
maker in 1906, Montblanc has time and again proven
its fi nesse in venturing outside its comfort zone. Over
the years, the luxury maison has gradually expanded
its offerings, introducing leather goods, timepieces and
jewellery. And like the mountain in the Alps it is named
after, it has surpassed all expectations and defi ned the peak
of each segment.
Montblanc’s leather goods business was arguably a
secondary venture when it was fi rst introduced in the
1920s but it immediately found synergy with the brand’s
spirit of exploration—a theme it has honoured since its
founders traversed the Atlantic to showcase its wares and
craft. Since then, Montblanc has innovated on material and
leather crafting techniques at its leather manufacture in
the heart of Florence, Italy. Balancing form and function,
its leather accessories have become an essential for many,
especially among the corporate elite and jet set.
“At Montblanc, we inherently believe in the lifelong
benefi ts of travel. Our brand would not exist without this
understanding coupled with the spirit of exploration by
our founders. It’s in our DNA,” said CEO Nicolas Baretzki.
Referring to the newly launched #MY4810 Montblanc
Nightfl ight Trolley, he added: “This year, we have created
a travel line which perfectly fi ts the day-to-day life of our
customers: luxury, business and lifestyle. They are always
on the move, looking at the world around them to be
inspired and fi nd new ideas. Our travel assortment are
perfect companions—reliable, functional and stylish. They
make every journey an enjoyable experience.”
The #MY4810 Montblanc Nightfl ight Trolley line
defi nitely ticks the right boxes for themodern itinerant.
Packing for different types of tripsis easywiththerange
available in fi ve different sizes, spanningfromthe
two-wheel pilot trolley to the four-w
large one. That it is crafted in lightw
polycarbonate and fi tted with
360-degree ball-bearing wheels
makes it a cinch to pull across
different surfaces and manoeuvre
around tight corners.
The brand’s other luggage
additions also show that
Montblanc has invested time
and effort to fi nd out the needs
of today’s well-heeled travellers.
The Meisterstück Urban collection
comprises supple leather backpacks,briefcasesanddocument cases, lending a simple yet
polishedlooktothebusiness traveller. On the other hand,
ngMontblanc Extreme 2.0 accessories,
h target a younger demographic, feature
hecombined use of plain and carbon-
fibre print-motif leather complemented
with matte black metal fi ttings.
Whichever collection it is,
Montblanc’s travel accessories
have been built clearly with the
contemporary traveller in mind.
Lightweight materials, elegant
aesthetics and a fi ne balance of form
and function, the pieces defi nitely
bring Montblanc’s story of travel and
its spirit of exploration full circle.From top: the #MY4810 Montblanc Nightfl ight Trolley line is the latest
addition to the #MY4810 collection; the Montblanc Extreme 2.0 duffl e
bag. Opposite: the brand’s fi rst full luggage range was launched last yearg
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