Made as a limited-edition, one-of-a-kind piece, the trunk will be available for Dh1,156,500 at the new Hermès boutique in Mall of the Emirates, which is opening at the end of October.
Featuring an incredibly masculine exterior of black clémence bull calf, one of Hermès’s most popular textured leathers, and matte black saltwater crocodile accents, this trunk is a magnificent interior-decor display, as well as a statement travel piece. Your luggage will never be mistaken for somebody else’s, since there is only one in the world.
Created with immaculate attention to detail, the main interiors of the trunk are lined with black goatskin and crocodile accents, and the drawers with carbon abaca chevron fabric, a combination of cotton warp and supple abaca welt. Palladium-plated silver hardware makes for a subtle but sumptuous finishing touch.
The day-to-day necessities of any dapper man are accounted for in the design of the trunk, which contains an array of storage compartments specifically intended for accessories such as eyewear, belts, watches, jewellery and shoes. There is also a designated vanity area with a mirror.
Crocodile-leather strapping secures folded shirts on two shelves of the trunk, while the reverse portion of the case features a hanging space ideal for suits, as well as a compartment below for a 48-hour travel bag.
The bespoke Hermès men’s trunk embodies the brand’s long-standing tradition of innovative menswear design. The fashion house boasts an extensive offering for its male clientele, including made-to-measure and bespoke services in clothing, along with a range of timepieces that can be customised to a client’s preferences.
Read this and more stories in Luxury magazine, out with The National on Thursday, October 6.
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