Travel and lifestyle brand Tumi has unveiled a new luggage and travel collection designed and developed in partnership with luxury supercar maker and Formula 1 team McLaren.
Each of the nine pieces in the capsule collection is, according to the partners, designed to simplify all aspects of travel and life on the move.
Tumi and McLaren said their common vision of “continually pursuing higher levels of excellence” is reflected in the details and materials featured in the new range. Elements of McLaren’s supercars are included, along with the brand’s signature Papaya colourway and CX6 carbon fibre accents.
Key travel pieces include Aero International Expandable 4 Wheel Carry-On and the Quantum Duffel. The carry-on features Tegris, a hardwearing thermoplastic composite found in race cars and a moulded fabric front panel which contrasts the hard shell.
The supercar-influenced design is echoed throughout the collection and compression straps are modelled from the six-point racing harnesses found in McLaren race cars and track-only models, such as the limited-edition McLaren Senna GTR.
The Tumi x McLaren range includes the Aero International Expandable 4 Wheel Carry-On, Velocity Backpack and Teron Travel Kit.
“For me, this is the ultimate collaboration as Tumi and McLaren have an innate synergy. We are two like-minded brands who share the same values – unparalleled quality, technical innovation and design excellence. The value of this partnership, however, extends beyond the product” – Tumi Creative Director Victor Sanz
The Velocity Backpack includes a USB port, padded laptop compartment and ‘add-a-bag’ sleeve while the Torque Sling and Lumin Utility Pouch offer hands-free options. Accessories include the Orbit Small Packing Cube, Trace Expandable Organizer, and split compartment Teron Travel Kit.
The collection is available from 31 March on Tumi and McLaren websites, in Tumi stores and through selected McLaren retailers.
Tumi Creative Director Victor Sanz said: “For me, this is the ultimate collaboration as Tumi and McLaren have an innate synergy.
“We are two like-minded brands who share the same values—unparalleled quality, technical innovation and design excellence. The value of this partnership, however, extends beyond the product.
“With a keen focus on lifestyle, we design for the betterment of the customer experience. With McLaren’s advanced technology and our top-of-the-line materials, our gear can tackle the most arduous excursions and still effortlessly translate into daily life.”
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McLaren Automotive Design Director Rob Melville commented: “When I first met with Victor to define the collection we quickly realised that we each brought a shared creative vision for what we wanted to achieve.
“At McLaren we focus on articulating a clear design language and materials selection which combines and leads into our car’s performance. We wanted to capture those aspects with Tumi so we have spent a great deal of time working to analyse and refine every aspect of this collection.
“The result is something that I am incredibly proud of and that I believe will elevate the owner’s experience while serving as a reminder that, like our cars, it’s about enjoying the journey and not simply the destination.”
McLaren Racing Chief Commercial Officer Mark Waller commented: “McLaren strives to push the boundaries of design, performance and perfection in everything it does, whether on the road or on the track. This collaboration exemplifies that spirit.
“We are delighted to be collaborating with Tumi on this collection. We look forward to seeing our race team use it around the world as we commence the 2021 Formula 1 season.”