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Traveluxe
Expressions of travel luxury as a fashion statement and sign of wealth.
Trend
What is the Traveluxe trend?
Traveluxe: In the 1950s, air travel was a luxury reserved for the affluent and luggage was used to flaunt wealth. Fast forward to 2008, and flights are so mainstream, many travel in sweat pants. A stream of designers are hoping for a luxe travel revival, and with the looming credit crunch, they may just get their way.
Trend themes
Themes within the Traveluxe trend
Three behaviours holding the trend togetherLuxury Travel
The emerging trend of luxury travel is influencing luggage and travel accessories to not only be functional but also beautiful and expressive as a status symbol.
Retro Nostalgia
A resurgence of retro travel designs and accessories is emerging as travelers seek to revive old school glamour and elegance.
Pet Travel
Luxury pet travel is a growing trend, as pet owners seek unique and stylish luggage for their furry companions.
Industry implications
What the Traveluxe trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFashion
Designers are incorporating luxury travel trends into their collections, offering fashionable luggage and accessories for the jet-setting elite.
Pet Products
Companies are developing various luxurious travel products for pets such as pet beds, carriers and luggage.
Travel Industry
The travel industry can capitalize on the growing trend of luxury luggage by partnering with airlines and hotels to offer special amenities for high-end travelers.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Traveluxe
Trend score 2.8 out of 10, from popularity 30%, activity 47%, freshness 8%.
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Evidence
Examples of the Traveluxe trend
6 featured examples from Jan 20 to May 27, 2008Retro Travelling
Samsonite Fashionaire Collection Relaunched
Fashion industry can capitalize on nostalgia marketing and bring back classic collections with a modern twist.
Luxury Luggage for Dogs
Global Gallivanter Deluxe
The pet product industry is the primary industry related to this trend and has the opportunity to further capitalize on the demand for luxury pet products.
Total Design White Out
Porsche Design Goes Bright White
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating automotive-inspired design elements and materials into high-end fashion products.
Retro Accessory For the Modern Jet Set
Richlee Travel Case
Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing and manufacturing retro-inspired travel and accessory products.
Bra Protectors
Smart Broad Bra Smart Travel
The rise of smart travel accessories like Bra Smart Travel presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the travel accessories industry to increase functionality…
Fashion Luggage
Travel in Style
Opportunity for fashion brands to expand their product line by offering stylish and trendy luggage options to appeal to fashion-conscious travelers.