Delvaux’s new L’Airess tote is a bold new leap forward in luxury design
Belgian luxury leather goods house Delvaux has launched its first tote, L’Airess, embodying the brand’s adventurous and pioneering spirit. With assertive lines, bold proportions, and a playful use of perforation, L’Airess is a striking piece of contemporary design. This new tote redefines practical elegance, elevating the everyday accessory to architectural heights.
L’Airess draws inspiration from Delvaux’s 1946 Avia Airess line of suitcases, which were revolutionary in their time for airline travel: the Avia Airess’ supple leather exterior concealed a removable, perforated duraluminium frame that was as durable as it was feather-light. Similarly, the L’Airess tote features an ingenious internal structure concealed beneath a sleek leather exterior. Its perforations act as windows, revealing a glimpse of its inner workings and adding a modernist touch to the design. The collapsible wings of the tote create two distinct structures, a display of creative freedom and innovative design.
Crafted from sensual taurillon leather, L’Airess is available in two sizes, large (MM) and larger (GM). The tote’s perforations serve as a modern form of embellishment, embracing the fast pace of contemporary life while maintaining a balance between brutalist architecture and delicate aesthetics. Despite its imposing façade, L’Airess conceals a gentle and discreet character, seamlessly blending masculine and feminine elements to achieve poetic harmony.
Delvaux, founded in Brussels in 1829, is the oldest fine leather goods house in the world and the inventor of the modern handbag, with the first-ever leather handbag patent filed in 1908. The brand’s rich archive includes iconic designs such as The Brillant, The Tempête, The Pin, The Cool Box, and the upcoming Léonce.
As an official purveyor to the Royal Court of Belgium since 1883, Delvaux continues to celebrate Belgian cultural values through its 60 unique boutiques worldwide. With L’Airess, Delvaux once again demonstrates its commitment to innovation and luxury, ready to take flight into the future of fashion.
Images courtesy of Delvaux, artwork by Curatedition. All rights reserved.
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