# Hardshell High Fashion Baggage The Paul Smith Steamer Luggage Travels with Class By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-02 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-smith-steamer-luggage References: [acquiremag](http://www.acquiremag.com/style/luggage-and-travel-accessories/paul-smith-steamer-luggage.php) & [paulsmith](http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/shop/paul-smith-luggage-416/paul-smith-luggage-steamer-small-trolley-case-aexa-lugg-5441-b/product.html) One of the many products that are a part of [Paul Smith's ever-growing empire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-by-paul-smith) is the newly launched [Paul Smith Steamer Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-padova). The British label is known for producing some of the highest and finest quality in the fashion industry. Nowadays the brand is expanding with a variety of lifestyle products. The Paul Smith Steamer Luggage shows off travel baggage that will certainly elevate anyone's class and elegance. These are [hardshell cases made from durable plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugatti-stockholm-collection) with a zip-up opening, a black leather trim carry handle, and an extending pull-along handle convenient for lugging it around with. The overall design goes for a subtle, minimalist concept with a single-tone theme contrasted by Paul Smith's signature multi-color logo. Thy come in three different sizes and two colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Travel Gear:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the travel gear industry by creating high-quality, stylish luggage with innovative features. - **Minimalist Design:** The trend of minimalism offers opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create sleek, simple, and functional products in various industries. - **Branded Lifestyle Products:** Expanding brand empires to include lifestyle products allows for innovative collaborations and unique offerings to attract loyal customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Creating fashionable and luxurious travel bags and luggage can disrupt the fashion accessories industry by offering stylish and functional options to consumers. - **Product Design:** Incorporating minimalistic designs in various product categories, such as home goods or electronics, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the product design industry. - **Branded Merchandise:** Expanding brands to offer lifestyle products opens up opportunities in the branded merchandise industry, allowing for unique collaborations and new revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sleek Luggage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsonite-x-boss.md) - [Personality-Forward Luggage Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airs-luggage.md) - [Collaboration Sonic Artwork Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globetrotter-x-aston-martin.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Tweed Luggage Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hartmann-tweed.md) - [Leather-Wrapped Premium Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-suitcase.md) - [Luxury Expandable Hard Shell Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-expandable-hard-shell-suitcases.md) - [Premium British-Themed Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amf1-luggage.md) - [Hard Shell Luggage Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsonite-outline-pro.md) - [Harmonizing Luggage Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamford-20-collection.md)