Seen@The Show - Travel Goods Association

Seen@The Show“Doesn’t this look great?” Michelle Misnerdemos Je’Marie accessories at the FUMI boothfor Christina Hlusko of CAA Travel.The pinnacle of designThe Zenith Collection ofself-standing umbrellasby Kobold features eightribs, wind resistancethanks to its constructionand a unique case withstreamlined silhouettethat changes umbrellastorage orientation fromhorizontal to vertical.The collection takes itsvibrant color and patterncues from Milan andShanghai. MSRP $45/solids; $49/patterns.“We’re glad to be here.” Vince Jones (L) andPeter Cobb, both of eBags, enjoy walking TheShow.Beauty and brainsKorchmar’s LaRamana Business/Computer Handbagis a looker in today’s chic shade — brown — but thisbag has business smarts, too, with padded laptoppocket, business organizer and shoulder carry strap.MSRP $345.Holds more, weighs lessWeighing in at a mere 6.5 lbs. is the 28.5”packing case from Landor & Hawa’s IT-Ø-2®Collection. Featuring a novel design and newhi-tensile strength material, the case isfitted with a deluxe interior and strikesa pretty pose in silver and lime. Itmeasures 28.5” x 18.3” x 9.8” and offersa whopping 5,111 cubic inches of primepacking capacity. MSRP $265.Business is brisk at the Sherpani booth.Stephane Fortier shows how the Expan-zionworks.Urban armorConstructed of military-grade EVA foam, the RAT-PACK is a compact carry-on approved garmentchamber from the LAT 56° Urban Warrior linedesigned for the minimalist business traveler.Built with TPS (Torso Protection System), thecase features torso hanger, internal suit bag,rolling board (to roll fragile materials) andwelded zippers. An extension of the RAT-PAK,the RED-EYEincorporatesan additionalkit chamber forovernight businesstrips. MSRP $229.PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE MANUFACTURERS: KORCHMAR, LAT 56°Travel Goods SHOWCASE May 201041