# Luxury Carbon Fiber Luggage 'monCarbone' is Perfect for the Elite Traveler By Ryan Tessier | Published 2013-07-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-travel-luggage References: [moncarbone](http://www.moncarbone.com/01_product/01_list.php?kid=32&mid=103&sid=118) 'monCarbone' has just released its fall collection of carbon SOFT luggage, created using a unique proprietary technology that transforms hard carbon fiber into a soft and pliable material that still retains the durability and sophistication of hard carbon fiber. Carbon fiber is increasingly becoming a status symbol, with applications ranging from fashion accessories like belts and watches, to electronics, sports equipment, high-end sports cars and even private jets. Other fashion boutiques like Ralph Lauren and [Lamborghini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-cross-x-lamborghini) have incorporated soft carbon fiber into their products, but monCarbone is the first in the world to produce 100% soft carbon fiber material. Travelers have a choice of six unique pieces from the [premium collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-groove) including a classic business briefcase, expandable briefcase, backpack, short carry-on, 19" tall carry-on and a 24" tall expandable luggage. The Carbon SOFT luggage line can currently be found in Harrod's of London, Ron Robinson at [Fred Segal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders), Los Angeles and Mitsosa in New York. The company will also be offering online sales of their products later in the fall of 2013. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 100% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Carbon Fiber Luxury:** Carbon fiber is becoming a status symbol for high-end fashion, sports, and transportation products, offering opportunities for luxury brands to differentiate themselves with its durability and sophistication. - **Soft Carbon Fiber Innovation:** Producing soft carbon fiber material represents a disruptive technological innovation, offering opportunities for brands to develop new products that are both durable and comfortable. - **Online Luxury Sales:** Online luxury sales are becoming increasingly popular and present a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands to expand their reach and accessibility to wealthy consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can use carbon fiber technology to produce unique and luxurious accessories for consumers looking for high-end materials. - **Sports Equipment:** Carbon fiber technology can be applied to sports equipment, allowing sports brands to produce products that are both lightweight and durable. - **Transportation:** Luxury transportation companies can incorporate carbon fiber technology in their products, offering customers high-end transportation options that are both durable and sophisticated. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carryon-x-core-collection.md) - [Uniquely Constructed Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-luggage-collection.md) - [Titanium Luggage Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-titanium.md) - [Premium Travel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elemental-blue-hybrid-luggage.md) - [Collaboration Sonic Artwork Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globetrotter-x-aston-martin.md) - [Aerospace-Grade Titanium Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerionn-forma.md) - [High-End Automotive Luggage Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-design-roadster-aluminum-collection.md) - [Fashion-Forward Luggage Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monos-and-simonmiller.md) - [Chic Sustainable Nylon Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-signature-collection.md)