
International Excellence Awards / 2026
Product
AWARDED NOMINATIONLuxury and High-End Product Design
Carry-on 19
Discover the projectBehind the distinction.
To create a Carry-on that evokes both past and future, combining traditional materials with technical, innovative components. Distinguishing features include woven leather panels inspired by rattan luggage from the 1960s and a translucent, buttonless handle carved out of a solid block of Lucite. The design conveys craftsmanship, restraint, and durability, recognizable for its silhouette and distinct style codes, rather than relying on a logo.
A limited-edition series of 100 Carry-ons will be produced, each engraved with a unique identifying number. Other characteristics will include wheel casters forged from aviation-grade aluminium for maximum stability/longevity, “silent wheels” with a sound-absorbing air chamber for minimal noise disruption, interior lined with suedelike washable microfibre, and two compartments for valuables and accessories that create a flat surface for wrinkle-free packing.
Each Carry-on is supplied with a protective neoprene cover with an exterior zip pocket for airline check-in.









THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROJECTAviteur Srl
AVITEUR is Patricia Gucci’s personal journey distilled into form – a brand born not from a family legacy but from the desire to redefine it, free from labels, expectations, and the weight of heritage. Founded in 2019, AVITEUR was inspired by rattan luggage of the 1950s and ‘60s. Each piece is meticulously hand-crafted by specialist artisans from start to finish, prioritizing generational customs, local resources, and enduring relationships with the Made in Italy community.
The name AVITEUR draws inspiration from the sense of freedom associated with flight. It combines the Latin word "avis," meaning bird, with the French word "voyageur".
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