TUMI launches limited-edition gold for 50th anniversary collection
Image courtesy of TUMI.
The collection features four silhouettes from the brand's signature 19 Degree Aluminium collection, namely a Briefcase, International Carry-On, Watch Travel Case and Minaudière, in Bullion Gold. Each piece features an aircraft-grade aluminium shell with TUMI's iconic 19 Degree contours and distinctive details.
19 DEGREE ALUMINUM Watch Travel Case, $1,040. Image courtesy of TUMI.
19 DEGREE ALUMINUM Minaudiere, $1,990. Image courtesy of TUMI.
19 DEGREE ALUMINUM Briefcase, $3,190. Image courtesy of TUMI.
19 DEGREE ALUMINUM International Carry-On, $2,510. Image courtesy of TUMI.
It also comes with a 50th anniversary story patch that includes its unique edition number as only 250 units of each silhouette are available worldwide.
A curated selection of pieces will be offered in extremely limited quantities at selected TUMI retail locations in Singapore.
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