Montblanc and Rimowa elevate creativity and innovation, transforming ordinary objects into exceptional masterpieces. From writing instruments inspired by cinema to travel essentials in nature-themed colors, each item redefines luxury and craftsmanship, enriching artistic and practical travel experiences with a blend of artistry and functionality.
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Montblanc’s Cinematic Journey
Montblanc brilliantly represents the captivating essence of film through its High Artistry Editions — a breathtaking collection of luxury writing tools. This series showcases Montblanc’s dedication to artistic and technical excellence, utilizing the skills of rare artisan workshops. Comprising six limited editions, each piece highlights a distinct cinematic genre — from sci-fi and French Nouvelle Vague to Westerns, Chinese cinema, and animated classics. With intricate design features, every edition mirrors the excitement and enchantment characterizing the film industry. The overall design draws inspiration from prestigious film awards, while the Montblanc logo recalls the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles. The clip’s design echoes vintage film projectors from cinema’s Golden Age, and the rings feature patterns reminiscent of classic film strips, celebrating the essence of enduring filmmaking.
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Rimowa Returns to the Classics
In September, Rimowa introduced its first aluminum handbag, marking the brand’s most significant creative shift since launching its inaugural lifestyle bags and accessories series under the Never Still line in 2020. The design of the RIMOWA Original Bag is characteristically RIMOWA — featuring the brand’s signature grooved design, a seamless color-matched aesthetic, and rounded reinforced corners. RIMOWA has now launched two new color options in its latest exciting ranges: Sand in the Signature collection and Olive in the Distinct and Original Twist lines.
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The Signature collection in Sand embodies the tranquil elegance of desert landscapes, providing an eco-friendly choice with versatile, unisex designs. The Sand shade adorns the Duffle Bag, Flap Backpack Large, Sliding Tote, and Medium Backpack, merging timeless aesthetics with sustainable materials for everyday and travel use. Simultaneously, the RIMOWA Distinct and Original Twist collections reveal the refined Olive hue, alongside existing Black and Navy shades. Known for its meticulously leather-wrapped construction and signature grooves, the Distinct Cabin in Olive features coordinating aluminum parts, silver rivets, and palladium details, exuding a jewelry-like sophistication.
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This shade extends into the Original Twist, reimagining the handles, locks, and seals in Olive for an elegantly cohesive appearance. Both additions are crafted to be lifelong travel companions, supported by RIMOWA’s Lifetime Guarantee, ensuring they embody lasting craftsmanship and innovation on every journey. Together, Sand and Olive embody RIMOWA’s philosophy: timeless design meets sustainable innovation for discerning, eco-aware travelers.
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While the Montblanc High Artistry World of Cinema Limited Edition 1 range is designed to evoke nostalgia among film lovers, it simultaneously showcases Montblanc’s artisans’ unparalleled skill in achieving luxurious detail. The solid Au 750 gold, signature gold-coated nib, adorned with a brilliant-cut diamond and engraved with a director’s chair, demonstrates Montblanc’s design expertise. Solid gold fittings, partially encrusted with diamonds, accompany black rhodium-coated rings embellished with baguette-cut diamonds, while the black rhodium-coated cone is decorated with pave-set diamonds and a striking red garnet.
Montblanc’s homage to science fiction stands out in the High Artistry The World of Cinema Limited Edition 5, inspired by cherished sci-fi classics. The fountain pen’s solid Au 750 white gold body, with its textured surface, mimics the rugged landscapes of distant worlds, featuring agate inlays with brilliant-cut diamonds and carnelian cabochons. This detailed design contrasts with a deep blue lapis lazuli backdrop, capturing the vastness of space and the endless possibilities of discovery.
Montblanc High Artistry The World of Cinema A Legend of Martial Art Limited Edition 74 draws on influences from East Asian cinema, celebrating its creative spirit. This edition specifically highlights the thriving landscape of Chinese filmmaking during the 1920s in Shanghai, encompassing martial arts and captivating stories that have recently gained international recognition. The fountain pen, made from solid Au 750 rose gold and Ag 925 sterling silver, encapsulates beloved East Asian films through intricate designs, featuring engravings of a tiger and a dragon around the Ag 925 sterling silver cap and barrel, with a prominent Au 750 rose gold inlay of a peony flower.
The Montblanc High Artistry The World of Cinema A Story of Wild West Limited Edition 74 pays tribute to one of cinema’s most legendary genres: the Western. The cap, crafted from Au 750 solid gold, features a raised relief sculpture of a lone cowboy traversing a dusty terrain, while the Ag 925 sterling silver cap and body exhibit detailed blackened and repolished engravings inspired by ornate firearm motifs and traditional leather saddle carvings. A movable gold spur embellishes the barrel, adding a dynamic element to this exquisite writing instrument.
Crafted from high-quality leather and anodized aluminum, the RIMOWA Distinct Cabin in Olive green suitcase elevates travel with its sophisticated touch. Each detail is meticulously designed to ensure both style and reliability. The suitcase features RIMOWA’s iconic grooves, robust aluminum corners, and rear bumpers for added protection. Inside, a refined jacquard lining displays the RIMOWA monogram, contributing to the spacious interior’s elegance. Ideal for trips lasting 3 to 4 days, the RIMOWA Distinct Cabin in Olive green incorporates user-friendly features like a stage-free telescopic handle, the RIMOWA Multiwheel System for easy mobility, a flex divider, a zipped compartment for organized packing, and a flat bottom for streamlined storage.
Through these latest creations, Montblanc and Rimowa showcase their dedication to timeless design and innovative craftsmanship. Montblanc’s High Artistry Editions celebrate cinematic wonder, while Rimowa’s new travel essentials embody elegance and practicality. Together, these collections illustrate how luxury can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Montblanc High Artistry The World of Cinema Collection will be available from October 2024 in select Montblanc boutiques. Click here for further details.
The RIMOWA Distinct Cabin in Olive (SGD 4,640) and RIMOWA Original Twist Cabin in Olive (SGD 2,310), along with the RIMOWA Signature Sand Backpack Medium (SGD 1,670), RIMOWA Signature Sand Backpack Large (SGD 2,010), RIMOWA Signature Sand Duffle Bag (SGD 2,140), and RIMOWA Signature Sand Sliding Tote (SGD 1,600), can be found worldwide both in-store and online at RIMOWA.com.
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