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1 2 1 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I I f you’re off to a five-star destination this summer, your luggage and travel accessories should be worthy of the occasion. Leave it to TUMI, the leading international brand of premiumtravel, business and lifestyle accessories, to offer a fantastic array of collections through its spring/summer 2016 line to get you where you’re going in style. TUMI travels to the exotic Mediterranean for spring 2016, a region with a tradition steeped in artisanry and refined architecture. This bustling and beautiful central highway of transport inspires an assortment of travel and lifestyle accessories for theGlobal Citizen, with a rich seasonal palette of vibrant colours including Moroccan blue, cayenne, stone and gold. Evoking the old world charm of the Mediterranean, these energetic hues are injected throughout the various spring collections. New seasonal geometric and hexagonal prints are inspired by the muqarnas, a Moorish form of architectural ornamented vaulting also known as honeycomb vaults. The pairing of strong neutrals such as blue, cream and tan with this geometric outline creates a marriage of engineering and craftsmanship across Alpha Bravo, Chambers and Vapor Lite assortments. TUMI Spring/Summer 2016Designer Select Collection Based on the Mediterranean motif, evoking old world charm and natural beauty, the TUMI Designer Select Collection is updated with perforated leather detailing and ivory and navy seasonal colourways. The varied Designer Select silhouettes showcase the versatility of this lifestyle collection, with its stylish travel bags and day bags that work for business, commuting and everyday activities. This curated collection of bags and accessories formen andwomenmerges premiummaterials and precision detailing with unexpected design touches. The collection features the Bates Backpack, ideal for everyday use, offering a stylish mode of traveling hands-free; the Nora Tote, the perfect women’s work-through-weekend bag with a beautifully organised and highly functional interior; and the Travel Satchel, amust- have for overnight air travel and weekend getaways. Merging world-class craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation, TUMI continues to set a new standard for global purveyors of luxury with the expansion of the CFX collection. Distinguished by an exclusive, American-made fabric, TUMI has transformed a traditionally hard-side carbon fibre material into a collection of high-performance soft travel bags and accessories. Constructed from CX6, an exclusive, flexible, soft carbon fibre, CFX is symbolic of TUMI’s heritage of design excellence, pushing the boundaries of technical innovation. Distinguished as both a premium material and high-performance fabric, CFX is engineered with exceptional qualities, proprietary to the brand. In addition to existing styles across wheeled travel, soft travel, day bags and accessories, two new silhouettes are offered for SS116: the Elvington International 4-Wheel Carry-On and the Tanaka Portfolio Brief. The Spring/Summer 2016Men’s Collection represents an entirely new level of sophistication in engineering and structural design. A clean, contemporary aesthetic and refined detailing set the standard for the Global Citizen’s premium travel experience. The men’s Arrivé collection, re-designed for spring/summer 2016, exemplifies TUMI’s spirit of innovation by revitalising silhouettes and increasing functionality. All styles feature the highly durable HTLS Polyester and include elevated leather trim and chrome hardware detailing, plus TUMI ID Lock for added security against identity theft. The Hamilton Slim Brief, offered in classic black and new addition pewter, features an abundance of pockets for a laptop and tablet with extra space for documents and files. Chrome die-cut telescoping handles optimise strength without added excess weight on the Julius International Expandable 4-Wheel Carry-On and Rockford Wheeled Duffel. The Harrison collection, launching this season, is a contemporary and elevated leather assortment offering the perfect balance between functionality and design. Both timeless and modern, the assortment