It’s that time of the year again. Not in Singapore, perhaps, but elsewhere—in softly sighing forests and over majestic mountain valleys—the year is finally drawing to a close. Leaves change colours to deep, golden hues. The first signs of snow dot sky-high peaks.
However, if international travel, lifestyle and accessories brand Tumi has its say, this changing of the seasons is not your sign to put up your feet, to hibernate until more inclement weather arrives. No, instead, it’s a clear signal—a call to adventure, helmed by Tumi’s latest fall/winter campaign, featuring a stunning array of everyday bags for the modern traveller, and the all-new Tumi Axis collection.
It all starts by taking a leaf out of the book of Tumi’s long-standing Global Brand Ambassador and McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 driver, Lando Norris. Here, he leads by example, taking pole position with the latest, greatest generation of the Tumi Alpha collection in his seasoned hands.
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The backdrop? None other than the sweeping highlands of Scotland. After all, there are tracks everywhere for those with the eyes to see—whether on the blistering tarmac or on a rugged mountain trail.
Gone are the soft, sun-kissed palettes of spring and summer. Autumn and winter’s calling cards are of a heartier, earthier variety. Deep Pine. Alpine Green. Rosewood. Dynamic camouflage prints and other boreal neutrals. Take, for example, the sleek, hardened silhouette of the 19 Degree suitcase, confidently evoking the ridges of a distant mountain range with its undulating diagonal surfaces. Form and function, operating in precisely engineered lockstep. Built to take a beating, and still look the part well after your journey’s over.
Under the watchful eye of Tumi’s creative direction, the brand’s other collections also find themselves given an autumnal revamp. The Voyageur Q-Tote bags’ new silhouettes are a reflection of far-flung journeys fashioned from time and intention, coming in strikingly classic nylon—offered in seasonal Alpine Green and Rosewood—and a new leather silhouette which will patinate beautifully over time—a stylish companion for women at all altitudes. The Harrison collection even sees its material technology get a level-up, courtesy of the addition of tasteful woven and embossed leather details: modern and sophisticated, yet comfortably at home both on and off the beaten path.
However, not all journeys are made equal. Not all travellers find their feet planted in rocky dirt thousands of metres above sea level. What of the modern minimalist looking for everyday ease? Enter: the newly introduced Tumi Axis collection.
Its debut is particularly timely. In a world where thoughtful intention is coveted real estate, Axis is minimalist, streamlined and tailor-made for performance. Innovative curving frames and cleverly designed textural details. Handy zippers, adjustable straps, comfortable and accessible placement of angled pockets. The backpacks, sling bags and crossbody bags here are well-built, and built for tough, everyday use, regardless of the destination. Sleek and stylish, all at once—Tumi wouldn’t have it any other way.
