Serenissima. Away from the crowds, Hotel Cipriani offers the luxury of privacy. belmond.com
What do a bartender, the entrepreneur behind Sea Containers, a famous architect and George Clooney have in common? The answer is Hotel Cipriani in Venice, the star-studded venue that has been synonymous with la dolce vita for almost 70 years. To understand its story, however, we must travel further back than that…
Back in 1927, a Bostonian by the name of Harry Pickering walked into the bar of the Hotel Europa-Britannia in Venice, which he often frequented. Unfortunately, he had run out of funds, but a young – and rather generous – bartender lent him 1,000 lire to purchase a ticket home.
It was not until 1931 that Pickering returned, but when he did, he paid back his debt fourfold. The bartender, born in 1900 in Verona, was called Giuseppe Cipriani.
He used the cash to open his own bar, which he named after his American benefactor.
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The place to be. The hotel’s pool – the largest in Venice – is the symbol of the city’s dolce vita
A legacy project. Peter Marino in the newly designed reception area
Room with a view. Hotel Cipriani’s site boasts 270-degree vistas of the water. The Dogaressa Signature Suite, for example, affords a beautiful view of St Mark’s bay.
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Dana Lixenberg, Daniel Arnold and Feng Li for Rimowa.
Our daily commute probably doesn’t feel worthy of an entry in a travel diary, but Rimowa believes the journey from A to B doesn’t always have to be dull. For its latest campaign, the German Maison expands its ‘ Never Still’ leather collection with a series of compact silhouettes built for routine travel, following people through Amsterdam, Los Angeles and Shanghai.
Photographers Dana Lixenberg , Daniel Arnold and Feng Li track and frame the shortest daily journeys as stories worth documenting, finding beauty in the most ordinary moments.
The update introduces two rich colour choices: a deep, smoky Anthracite grey and a muted Mocha brown, both engineered from full-grain leather that naturally patinates over time. The signature Never Still Flap Backpack debuts in a smaller size in the new Mocha hue, featuring the house’s iconic embossed luggage grooves alongside a padded back panel and a suitcase attachment sleeve.
This joins a permanent large option in Anthracite, running parallel to the new Never Still Leather Duffle systems which land in large and medium configurations. For lighter transit, the collection introduces a compact, zipped Cross-Body Bag and the sleek Leather Zipped Tote, an entirely black, pebble-grained companion proportioned to hold a 13-inch laptop in place of a traditional briefcase.
The new Anthracite colour also makes its way into Rimowa’s Distinct collection, giving the leather suitcase a darker, smoky character. Made at the Maison’s historic Cologne factory, the Cabin combines its signature grooves with lightly pebbled leather, colour-matched aluminium corners, palladium hardware and a robust leather-wrapped construction designed to develop a unique patina through long-term wear.
Travel does not always mean boarding a plane or disappearing for a month; sometimes it means a train, a taxi, a walk across town or simply carrying everything you need through another very busy Tuesday. ‘Never Still’ is designed for all of it.
The expanded Rimowa leather collections are available now across global flagship boutiques and online. Find out more here .
photography. courtesy of Dana Lixenberg , Daniel Arnold and Feng Li for Rimowa words. Gennaro Costanzo
Lando Norris Formula 1 Driver by Theo Gosselin.
There isn ’ t a mountain high enough for TUMI not to climb in style, and that standard applies directly to its travel gear as well. For Autumn/Winter 2026 , the international travel and lifestyle label heads straight into the mist-covered, dramatic highlands of Scotland for a campaign inspired by the natural geometry of alpine terrain.
Teaming up with director Valentin Florian and photographer Theo Gosselin , the visuals capture Lando Norris , McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 driver and TUMI ’ s Global Brand Ambassador, alongside a travel partner, navigating jagged stone trails and winding northern roads. “ There is always another peak to reach, another goal to chase. That drive is something TUMI and I share and I feel it in every TUMI bag I carry, ” says Norris.
The season introduces a distinctly autumnal palette – including deep pine, alpine green, rosewood and sienna – across some of TUMI ’ s most established collections , tak ing direct cues from the Scottish wilderness. Deep p ine runs through the 19 Degree, 19 Degree Front Access, Harrison and latest-generation Alpha collections, while Alpine Green and Rosewood add warmer notes to Voyageur Nylon and Leather.
Alpha also gets a Forest Camo treatment, bringing a more tactical edge to its expanded range, while Alpha Bravo, Olas, Adatto, Belden and Nassau settle into earthy neutrals.
The 19 Degree collection remains one of the clearest expressions of TUMI ’ s approach to modern travel. Its sculptural polycarbonate cases combine a distinctive angular profile with lightweight construction, with the Autumn/Winter 2026 offering extending across carry-on, checked and front-access formats in Deep Pine and Salt.
Elsewhere, the latest generation of TUMI Alpha, introduced earlier this year, continues with the Dual Access Carry-On, Double Expansion Duffel, and TUMI Brief Pack in Deep Pine, Forest Camo and Grey Reflective. With a patented FXT ballistic nylon construction – a heavyweight synthetic fabric defined by its toughness – and practical organisation , the collection firmly focuse s on the realities of frequent travel.
“ This season is inspired by the quiet confidence of the Alps. Rather than chasing excess, we wanted to explore the idea of elevation through thoughtful design, ” says Victor Sanz , TUMI ’ s Creative Director. “ The collection reflects a sense of calm, precision and purpose, where every detail has intention and every product is engineered to perform beautifully . We wanted to translate this feeling through this autumn collection. ”
The technical layout of the luggage line introduces several structural updates across both classic and debuting shapes. The iconic 19 Degree line arrives in a lightweight, sculptural polycarbonate shell dipped in a rich deep pine hue, maintaining its heavy-duty performance across expandable carry-ons and massive checked trunks. For daily transit, the brand launches TUMI Axis, a streamlined, lightweight nylon system spanning four versatile everyday bags equipped with an everything-in-place compartmentalisation grid.
The lifestyle and womenswear segments round out the collection with a strong emphasis on premium texture play. The clean, architectural lines of the Harrison collection introduce tactile interest via European-inspired taupe and black woven leather panels, permanent cognac bomb é finishes, and two compact new shapes: the Macri small crossbody and the Thatcher sling backpack.
For women, the supple leather Voyageur Q Tote transitions seamlessly from a weekend escape to the workplace, joining the newly introduced, Italian-made Adatto Tote and the fluidly constructed Olas and Agent bags.
There is little excess in the Scottish landscape itself: stone, green, wild weather and open space. TUMI ’ s Autumn/Winter 2026 collection takes a similar approach, adding colour and texture without losing the functional edge that has defined the brand since 1975. Discover more here .
photography. courtesy of Theo Gosselin for TUMI words. Gennaro Costanzo
Tom Eerebout. photography. Massimo Gardone image. Courtesy of ITS
With clients ranging from Lady Gaga to Kylie Minogue, Tom Eerebout ’s career has taken him around the globe. When your day job involves glossy magazine editorials, music videos, star-studded red carpets and sold-out stadiums, living out of a (Louis Vuitton) suitcase is hardly surprising.
Born in Ostend on the coast of Belgium, Eerebout began his career in London and now calls Antwerp home, but waking up on the other side of the world is par for the course. Yet, the sought-after stylist and fashion consultant remains resolutely grounded. From Normandy to Namibia, he tells us about the places that he can’t forget… and some that are still on his bucket list.
Sandfontein Lodge and Nature Reserve. Set in 97,000 hectares of unspoilt wilderness, in the heart of Southern Namibia image. Courtesy of Sandfontein Lodge
Trieste. photography. Fabrice Gallina image. Courtesy of Turismo Friuli Venezia Giulia