BMW i8 owners can now travel in more style, as Louis Vuitton has created a tailor-made set of luggage for the plug-in hybrid sports car. The collection includes two travel bags, a business case and a garment bag, with each of the items fitting perfectly into the interior of the i8.
The bags and cases are made entirely from carbon fiber, just like the i8’s passenger cell. Louis Vuitton has used the high-tech material to create a special textile that offers robustness and strength. Furthermore, to match the high-tech look of the BMW i8, the Louis Vuitton travel items feature a carbon-black look on the unmistakable chequered Damier pattern and a laser-etched Louis Vuitton signature.
The black and electric blue colors used in the microfiber lining take their cue from the trademark brand colours of the BMW i8, while the bag handles are made from dyed natural leather. All items in the collection feature leather name tags and the iconic Louis Vuitton padlock – with the exception of the garment bag.
The Weekender GM i8, with both hand and shoulder carry straps, is custom-designed to go into the boot, while the Garment Bag i8 fits on the rear shelf of the BMW i8. The hardshell Business Case i8 matches the shape of the rear seats, while the small Weekender PM i8 is designed to rest on its surface.
The Louis Vuitton luggage series will be available upon request in a selection of Louis Vuitton stores worldwide (Munich, Milan, London, Paris, Moscow, Dubai, New York, Los Angeles) starting April 1 2014.
By Dan Mihalascu
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