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Carry-on 19
Accessories and Fashion Items
Completed / Built / Professional Category
Architect / Designer:
Patricia Gucci
Studio:
Aviteur Srl
Design Team:
Patricia Gucci
Gregory Lee
Project credits: WIPO Design Patent DM/211 772
Country:
Italy
To create a Carry-on that evokes both past and future, combining the finest calfskin leather with technical, innovative components, and woven leather panels inspired by rattan luggage from the 1960s. The design should convey craftsmanship, restraint, and durability, recognizable for its silhouette and distinct style codes, rather than relying on a logo.
Distinguishing features:
– A buttonless, translucent handle carved out of a solid block of Lucite
– Wheel casters forged from aviation-grade aluminium for maximum stability/longevity
– “Silent wheels” containing a sound-absorbing air chamber for minimal noise disruption
– Interior lined with suede-like washable microfibre
– Compartments for valuables and accessories that create a flat, wrinkle-free surface
– Series of 100 limited-edition Carry-ons engraved with a unique identifying number
– Each Carry-on is supplied with a protective neoprene cover for airline check-in
Aviteur Srl
AVITEUR is Patricia Gucci’s personal journey distilled into form – a brand born not from a family legacy but from the desire to redefine it, free from labels, expectations, and the weight of heritage.
Founded in 2019, AVITEUR was inspired by the glamour of travel in the 1950s and ‘60s. Each piece is meticulously hand-crafted by specialist artisans from start to finish, prioritizing generational customs, local resources, and enduring relationships with the Made in Italy community.
The name AVITEUR draws inspiration from the sense of freedom associated with flight. It combines the Latin word “avis” meaning bird, with the French word “voyageur” meaning traveller.