Q&A: Viktor and Rolf

WHY A LUGGAGE COLLECTION?

We like the idea of these one-off collaborations with partners that can provide the right setting and resources to develop a product in a different way than we could do ourselves.

WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION FOR THE COLLECTION?

It’s about happy travel. It’s slightly nostalgic, referring to a time when travel was exciting and relatively new. We thought especially in these rather gloomy times, it would be nice to bring some positivity to travel.

HOW DOES DESIGNING A SUITCASE DIFFER FROM DESIGNING A DRESS?

It’s not actually that different except that you don’t have the size issue. Once you have the concept, then very soon you have to get down to the details like what’s the material like, what’s the finishing like, what’s all the metalwork like. When you do clothes, often it’s made up of so many small decisions that in the end, they are like one very big decision.

WHAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO HAVE IN A SUITCASE?

Credit card and a toothbrush. Those are the two things you can’t leave at home.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF TRAVEL?

Armchair travel.