Montblanc and Rimowa bring creativity and innovation to new heights, transforming seemingly everyday objects into thrilling masterpieces. From cinema-inspired writing instruments to travel essentials in nature-inspired hues, each piece redefines luxury and craftsmanship for an unforgettable journey, blending artistry with functionality to enrich both creative and sartorial travel experiences.
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Montblanc’s Journey Through Cinema
Montblanc captures the captivating essence of cinema across diverse genres and eras with its High Artistry Editions — a stunning collection of luxury writing instruments. This series exemplifies Montblanc’s commitment to technical and artistic mastery, drawing on the expertise of rare artisan ateliers. Consisting of six limited editions, each piece celebrates a unique cinematic style — from science fiction and French Nouvelle Vague to Westerns, Chinese cinema, and animated classics. Through intricate design elements, each edition reflects the thrill and magic that define the world of filmmaking. The overall form takes inspiration from renowned film awards, while the Montblanc lettering evokes the legendary Hollywood sign in Los Angeles. The clip design is a nod to vintage film projectors from cinema’s Golden Age, and the rings are adorned with patterns that mirror the classic look of film strips, capturing the spirit of timeless filmmaking.
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Rimowa Revisits The Classics
In September Rimova unveiled its first aluminium handbag which was arguably the brand’s biggest creative shift since 2020 when it launched its first series of lifestyle bags and accessories parked under the Never Still line. The design of the RIMOWA Original Bag is distinctively RIMOWA — the grooved design emblematic of the brand, the seamless colour-matched aesthetic, and the rounded reinforced corners. Now, RIMOWA introduces two new colourways in its latest thrilling ranges — Sand in the Signature collection and Olive in the Distinct and Original Twist ranges.
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The Signature collection in Sand captures the serene elegance of the desert landscape, offering an eco-conscious option with versatile, unisex designs. The Sand hue graces the Duffle Bag, Flap Backpack Large, Sliding Tote, and Medium Backpack, combining timeless aesthetics with sustainable materials for daily use and travel alike. In parallel, the RIMOWA Distinct and Original Twist collections introduce the refined Olive shade, joining existing Black and Navy options. Known for its meticulous leather-wrapped structure and signature grooves, the Distinct Cabin Olive is crafted with matching aluminium components, silver rivets, and palladium details, lending it a jewellery-like sophistication.
This shade continues into the Original Twist, reimagining the handles, locks, and seals in Olive for an elegantly cohesive look. Both additions are designed to be lifelong travel companions, backed by RIMOWA’s Lifetime Guarantee, ensuring that they embody enduring craftsmanship and innovation for every journey. Together, Sand and Olive encapsulate RIMOWA’s ethos: timeless design meeting sustainable innovation for the discerning, eco-conscious traveller.
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Thrilling Technical Prowess
While the Montblanc High Artistry World of Cinema Limited Edition 1 range is crafted to evoke nostalgia among film aficionados, it also highlights the unparalleled skill of Montblanc’s artisans in achieving intricate detail and luxury. The solid Au 750 gold, signature gold-coated nib, embellished with a brilliant-cut diamond and embossed with a director’s chair, exemplifies Montblanc’s mastery of design. Solid gold fittings, partially adorned with diamonds, are paired with black rhodium-coated rings set with baguette-cut diamonds, while the black rhodium-coated cone is completed with pave-set diamonds and a striking red garnet.
Montblanc’s homage to science fiction shines in the High Artistry The World of Cinema Limited Edition 5, drawing inspiration from beloved sci-fi films. The pen’s solid Au 750 white gold body, with its textured surface, mirrors the rugged terrain of distant planets, accented by agate inlays set with brilliant-cut diamonds and carnelian cabochons. This intricate design is set against a background of deep blue lapis lazuli, evoking the vastness of space and the limitless possibilities of exploration.
Drawing inspiration from the East, the Montblanc High Artistry The World of Cinema A Legend of Martial Art Limited Edition 74 celebrates the imaginative spirit of East Asian cinema. This limited edition particularly highlights the vibrant landscape of Chinese filmmaking that flourished in Shanghai during the 1920s, eventually encompassing genres like martial arts and other captivating narratives that have garnered international acclaim in recent years. The fountain pen, crafted from solid Au 750 rose gold and Ag 925 sterling silver, encapsulates the essence of cherished East Asian films through intricate design elements. It features elaborate engravings of a tiger and a dragon that elegantly wrap around the Ag 925 sterling silver cap and barrel, complemented by a striking Au 750 rose gold inlay of a peony blossom.
The Montblanc High Artistry The World of Cinema A Story of Wild West Limited Edition 74 pays homage to one of cinema’s most iconic genres: the Western. The Au 750 solid gold cap features a raised relief sculpture of a solitary cowboy traversing a dusty landscape, while the Ag 925 sterling silver cap and barrel showcase intricate blackened and re-polished engravings. These designs draw inspiration from the ornate motifs on period firearms and traditional leather saddle carvings. Additionally, the barrel is adorned with a movable gold spur, adding a dynamic touch to this exquisite piece.
Crafted from premium leather and anodized aluminium, the RIMOWA Distinct Cabin in Olive green suitcase brings an elevated touch to travel. Designed with thoughtful precision, each detail ensures it is both a stylish and dependable companion. The suitcase’s exterior showcases RIMOWA’s signature grooves, with robust aluminium corners and rear bumpers to provide extra protection on the go. Inside, the refined jacquard lining features the RIMOWA monogram, adding a sophisticated touch to the spacious interior. Ideal for journeys of 3 to 4 days, the RIMOWA Distinct Cabin in Olive green offers practical features including a stage-free telescopic handle, the RIMOWA Multiwheel System for effortless movement, a flex divider and zipped compartment for organized packing and a flat-bottomed packing area for streamlined storage.
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Through their latest offerings, Montblanc and Rimowa demonstrate a commitment to timeless design and innovative craftsmanship. Montblanc’s High Artistry Editions celebrate the magic of cinema, while Rimowa’s latest travel essentials embody elegance and practicality. Together, these collections showcase how luxury can elevate the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Montblanc High Artistry The World of Cinema Collection is available from October 2024 from selected Montblanc boutiques. Click here for more information.
The RIMOWA Distinct Cabin in Olive (SGD 4,640) and the RIMOWA Original Twist Cabin in Olive (SGD 2,310) alongside the RIMOWA Signature Sand Backpack Medium (SGD 1,670), the RIMOWA Signature Sand Backpack Large (SGD 2,010), the RIMOWA Signature Sand Duffle Bag (SGD 2,140), and the RIMOWA Signature Sand Sliding Tote (SGD 1,600) are available worldwide in-store and online at RIMOWA.com.
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