Did Philippe Starck Just Design the Sexiest, Most Functional Carry-On Around? — travelandleisure.com

When designer Philippe Starck puts his mind to travel problems, he inevitably lands on some brilliant marriage of form and function, from his NFC-enabled Paris metro cards to the ingeniously designed, yet affordable Mama Shelter hotels. So it’s no surprise that his latest innovation, the Starktrip luggage collection for Delsey, comes with a distinctly utilitarian twist. Ranging from sleek little totes and rolling duffels to more traditional wheeled suitcases, the line is classic Starck: dark grey, angular, with accents of brushed silver. But the edge is in what you can't readily see: the scratch-proof nylon fabric that’s water-, stain-, and bacteria-resistant; the multidirectional wheels that make pivoting easy; the hidden pocket for extra security; and the composite frame that’s both flexible and extraordinarily light.

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