For Tumi’s creative director Victor Sanz, travelling is all about comfort, convenience and efficiency – qualities that he strives to bring to the American luggage brand’s ergonomic designs. Here are his top tips for an easy and exciting journey.
On packing: "Lay out all your clothes for your trip. And then cut that in half. That will get you closer to what you really need. And bring plenty of power because you never know when you'll need it."
On positivity: "Stay positive. Try not to let the stresses of travel get you down, because there are some things that are out of our control."
On efficiency: "Before, people would go on a business trip, and then they'd return home. Now, it's a business trip and they may tack on a few days for leisure, or they'll put multiple trips in a row," says Sanz. There's even more need to be efficient when you are packing for multifaceted trips, so be as organised as possible. Things such as Tumi's Packing Cubes will help you streamline and compartmentalise your belongings once they are in your case.
On keeping your essentials close: "In a lot of our products, we have a simple pocket with a magnetic closure on it. It's located on the outside of our bags and it's there to make it really easy to get your phone in and out. Or your subway pass. Or your sunglasses."
On aesthetics: Choose your luggage based on durability and in the hope that it will last for years, but don't be afraid to see it as a fashion accessory, too. "People are looking at travel as more of an extension of their personalities; an extension of who they are. People want to look good when they are travelling," says Sanz.
Read the full interview with Victor Sanz in Luxury magazine, out with The National on Thursday, February 2.
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