Alfred Dunhill Travels With Andrew Harper
Travel is fundamental to the dunhill brand, a brand which has presented luggage that is always functional yet wholly luxurious for over 100 years. The idea of travel as a true luxury was first embraced by Alfred Dunhill in the 1910’s when he launched the Motorities range which included a collapsible bath, picnic sets and trunks all with the touring gentleman in mind. Committed to providing all a gentleman could ever desire, in the 1950’s dunhill’s customers could buy their own private jet through a dunhill store and in the 1980’s an exclusive cruise trip on the QE2, with a guaranteed place at the captain’s table, was available to buy with limited edition custom leather trunks thrown in all for just under $95,000.
Alfred Dunhill enjoys a long heritage of partnering with brands that share similar qualities of luxury, quality and expertise. As such, for Summer 2009, dunhill have worked with Andrew Harper – the acclaimed member’s only travel guru - to create the ultimate luxury travel collaboration.
Andrew Harper’s inimitable reputation is built upon unbiased, credible travel advice given generously with great integrity. Regularly circling the globe in search of qualities that separate the merely excellent from the truly enchanting, Mr Harper travels anonymously and always at his own expense to provide the inspiration for members to live their lives to the fullest. Andrew Harper members enjoy a number of privileges, including exclusive access to his boutique travel service which delivers bespoke planning based on his trusted; the monthly Hideaway Report which contains frank and timely reports of exotic, classic and luxury hideaways and The Andrew Harper Collection - a leather-bound, uber travel guidebook compiling 900 of the finest hotels and hideaways in the world.
To celebrate this meeting of luxury travel minds, dunhill have created a concise range of luggage called ‘Traveller’ designed with and endorsed by Andrew Harper himself. Comprising of three pieces – a holdall, document case and rucksack – each piece is made with the intrepid traveller in mind who demands both form and function on any continent.
Perfectly sized and practically proportioned, the tan leather Traveller Holdall reflects the taste of a truly stylish global connoisseur – one who equally appreciates and demands finery and function. A large zip opening reveals a generous main compartment lined with soft taupe microfibre suede with double side drawstring pockets for smaller accessories such as socks, ties or cufflinks. Perfect for alleviating airport stress, a separate base compartment provides simple retrieval and zips open to reveal matching canvas shoe and accessories bag (perfect for chargers, plug converters or even as a first aid kit) to complete the Traveller luggage family.
The Traveller Double Document Case is as practical as it is elegant and perfect for the corporate globe trotter. The beautiful tan grain leather intrinsic to the piece benefits from a water repellent finish. Three external pockets provide easy access for passports, mobile or itinerary and are accompanied by a pair of external leather straps to hold a newspaper or umbrella. Security gate friendly, an open centre pocket allows for easy access to a complementary suede laptop sleeve. Internal functions include a host of pockets for pens, mobiles, blackberry and a removable matching oatmeal canvas document folder.
Ergonomically stylish, the dunhill Traveller rucksack is realised in a natural oatmeal canvas with tan leather trim detailing. It has two small buckle front pockets and a secure zip pocket on back for more precious items – such as passport or flight information – that need to be easily accessed. Inside, an internal divider provides yet another practical touch typical of dunhill.
"I have been delighted to contribute my experience and insight to the development of dunhill's Traveller line of luggage. As a professional globetrotter, I always look for luggage that combines practicality with classic style. The skilled artisans at dunhill have succeeded admirably. The results of their labours enhance the traditions of this long-established and distinguished company.” –Andrew Harper
dunhill will also retail a limited edition Andrew Harper membership presented in an exclusive dunhill bespoke Traveller leather folder and accompanied by a dunhill Sidecar Rollerball pen for scribbling down memories, recommendations or next year’s expedition plans.
