McQueen’s Black Label for Samsonite Unveiled at Pitti

Alexander McQueen is the latest name to design for Samsonite Black Label. Launched at Pitti, the menswear trade show in Florence earlier this month, the luggage created quite a buzz with buyers reportedly flocking around the stand and media clamouring for a glimpse of the fabulous, if not slightly perverse creations.

Fashionwiredaily have a great description of the collection-

"A canny mix of high-tech and gothic futurism, the standout piece was a
wheelie-weekend case that mimicked a rib cage, based on a mould from a
real man. Ergonomic, thoroughly new and even done in black crocodile,
these were statement pieces of luggage reflecting the designer’s edgy
aesthetic"

A video installation accompanying the show created by artist Felice Limosani and displayed at top  Florentine boutique Luisa Via Roma was, in typical McQueen humour, entitled Under my Skin.

Also- check out Fashionwiredaily’s review of the next McQueen Puma installment