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A travelling exhibition of Globe-Trotter cases presents classics from the house archive, as well as a selection of collaboration projects between the British luggage brand and some surprising international partners.
The development of Globe-Trotter cases has been a 125-year journey, during which we have seen the innovative lightweight suitcase created at the end of the 19th century evolve into a much-loved design classic.
A new exhibition brings this evolution to life and shows how today’s Globe-Trotters essentially employ the original manufacturing methods first established by the firm back in 1897. Still created from the patented Vulcanised Fibreboard material and finished with leather corners, the cases are strong and durable, yet lightweight and functional. Over time, they have acquired a reputation as a much-loved example of great Made-in-England design.
The travelling exhibition celebrates the century and a quarter of Globe-Trotter, and launches in the Burlington Arcade flagship store in London before leaving on its tour of the world, providing a fascinating overview of the development of the brand’s luggage.
As well as displaying some key pieces from our earlier days, 125 Years of Globe-Trotter assembles for the first time a comprehensive selection of the innova
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Silver-accessories brand Chrome Hearts launched its Aoyama shop nine years ago, but has recently reopened its doors after a renewal that's given it a fresh charm — one that's much more than just something dangly for your bracelet.
Chrome Hearts' founder is L.A.-based Richard Stark (pictured), a fashion entrepreneur who fully embraces the easy-going So-Cal attitude that he injects into his label. For the new shop, Stark was adamant about creating a relaxed, make-yourself-comfy atmosphere, so he put home at the heart of Chrome: a fully functional living space including bedroom, living area, kitchen and bathroom bedecked in Chrome Hearts furniture sits on the top floor. Outside of the building itself is a half-basketball court and, next to it, an open-brick BBQ pit, showing how seriously laid-back Stark is.
The brand's luxurious yet gritty accessories, including silver, leatherwear and eyewear, have propelled it to popularity since 1988, with fans ranging from Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld (who wears more than one Chrome Hearts ring on the same finger) to Japanese super-rockers L'Arc~en~Ciel. For the reopening of the shop, famous friends such as Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols graced Stark's fashion "family" with intimate
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