# Sportscar Suitcases Lexus and Tumi Team Up to Create Luxury Travel Cases By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-and-tumi References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/tumi-creates-custom-travel-cases-for-2012-lexus-lfa/) & [carscoop.blogspot](http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/08/lexus-announces-lfa-luggage-collection.html) [Lexus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-lx) and [Tumi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-tumi), a suitcase company, have teamed up to create a set of luxury luggage for Lexus customers that accompany its upcoming 2012 car. The luggage goes with the 2012 Lexus [LFA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-thieves-x-lexus-lfa) supercar, which is designed to complement the aesthetics of the auto. The Lexus and Tumi travel cases come in special sizes and are made from aluminum and carbon fiber, giving them a lightweight feel but making them durable at the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Luggage:** Creating high-end travel cases that are designed to match and complement luxury automobiles. - **Collaboration:** Teaming up with non-automotive companies to create unique and exclusive products for customers. - **Lightweight Materials:** Using aluminum and carbon fiber to create travel cases that are both lightweight and durable. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Automakers partnering with luxury luggage brands to enhance the overall customer experience. - **Lifestyle:** Companies in the luxury travel and fashion industries collaborating to create high-end travel accessories. - **Material Science:** Developing advanced lightweight materials for use in the automotive and luggage industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Sonic Artwork Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globetrotter-x-aston-martin.md) - [Luxury Collaboration Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-tumi.md) - [Premium British-Themed Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amf1-luggage.md) - [High-End Automotive Luggage Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-design-roadster-aluminum-collection.md) - [Exclusive Gold-Hued Luggage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldhued-luggage.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Luggage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsonite-x-boss.md) - [Anniversary Travel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumi-50th-anniversary-set.md) - [Hard-Shell Luggage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncompromisingly-light-campaign.md) - [Coastal Aesthetic Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-lx.md)