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Rimowa has officially locked in its new forever colour. For a heritage luggage powerhouse whose identity is completely inseparable from pure, shiny aluminium, rolling out a permanent new shade is a major structural decision. Yet the German Maison has done exactly that with Ink Blue – a rich midnight hue inspired by the enduring symbolism of ink itself. The colour joins the Maison’s iconic Original collection as a permanent addition, proving that sometimes the most timeless statements come in blue.

Inspired by centuries of handwritten letters, sketches and calligraphy, the new finish carries a sense of nostalgia while feeling unmistakably modern. Thanks to Rimowa’s signature anodising process, the pigments are infused directly into the aluminium surface, creating remarkable depth and a metallic sheen that shifts beautifully as it catches the light.

To celebrate the launch, Rimowa heads to Shanghai in a cinematic campaign starring actor Sydney Lemmon. Following a trail of ink-written letters through aquariums, karaoke bars and the city’s neon-blue streets, the short film transforms the suitcase into a silent travelling companion in a story about searching for connection.

Rimowa.

Rimowa.

The new finish arrives across three of the brand’s most recognisable aluminium cases: the Original Cabin, Check-In L and Trunk Plus. Every detail has been colour-matched, from the telescopic handle and TSA locks to the signature Multiwheel system, while a newly developed cushioned handle promises an even quieter, smoother closing mechanism. Inside, redesigned Flex Dividers with a more structured shape and additional zipped compartments make packing feel just a little more satisfying.

Ink Blue doesn’t stop at hard-shell luggage either. The colour extends into Rimowa’s Italian-made Groove leather line, introducing small and large Cross-Body Bags alongside a Zipped Pouch in supple calfskin. Elsewhere, denim-inspired travel accessories expand the offering with reversible bucket hats, Packing Cubes and a Toiletry Pouch Trifold, while an elegant aluminium card holder finished with the house’s signature grooves rounds out the collection.

With its blend of engineering precision and understated elegance, Ink Blue feels like the next chapter in Rimowa’s design language. For travellers who prefer their suitcases to age gracefully, this might just be the easiest boarding pass of the season.

Rimowa.

Rimowa.

The Rimowa Original Ink Blue collection is available now in stores worldwide and online. Discover more here.

photography. courtesy of Rimowa
words. Gennaro Costanzo

Charlotte Gainsbourg.

Some homes hold onto memory in ways that words could never manage, and 5bis Rue de Verneuil in Paris is undeniably one of them. British-French actress and musician Charlotte Gainsbourg has unveiled her inaugural photography exhibition, titled ‘5bis’, taking its direct narrative name from the legendary townhouse where her father – the late singer, poet and cultural icon Serge Gainsbourg – lived, worked and raised her. 

Realised with the high-profile backing of Saint Laurent’s Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello and LUMA Foundation founder Maja Hoffmann, the showcase debuts as a cornerstone of the 57th Rencontres d’Arles photography festival. Curated by photography authority Matthieu Humery, the exhibition runs at Arles’ La Galerie du Cloître from 6 July to 6 September 2026, before travelling home to Paris for a secondary run at the Saint Laurent Rive Droite concept boutique on 24 September. 

Charlotte Gainsbourg.

Just before the historic property was officially locked down and transformed into the Maison Gainsbourg public museum, Gainsbourg returned to the untouched rooms completely alone with her medium-format Hasselblad camera. Wanting to capture her childhood sanctuary before it belonged to the global public, she systematically documented over 20 deeply intimate, previously unseen images.

What she captured feels like a farewell letter written in photographs: the images move through the house the way memory does, unpredictably, catching on small details, so that a doorframe or a patch of light on a wall carries as much emotional charge as anything more obviously personal. It’s an approach that turns 5bis into something closer to an act of mourning and celebration at the same time – a daughter’s way of holding onto a place before it belonged to everyone else.

Charlotte Gainsbourg.

Saint Laurent Editions will publish an accompanying book in three forms. There’s a standard edition running to 1,000 copies, alongside a limited edition of 15 books, each including five silver gelatin prints. Rarest of all are the nine artist’s editions, which come with an additional silver gelatin print and a handwritten text from Charlotte Gainsbourg herself, making each one a singular object.

For anyone who has ever walked through a childhood home for the final time, there will be something instantly recognisable here, even without ever having set foot on Rue de Verneuil.

Discover more here.

photography. courtesy of Charlotte Gainsbourg
words. Gennaro Costanzo

Urban Automotive x Visionnaire Range Rover LWB.

Urban Automotive has teamed up with Italian design house Visionnaire to launch a highly customised, one-off Range Rover Long Wheelbase Autobiography. Unveiled to mark the grand opening of Visionnaire’s five-level flagship showroom in Knightsbridge, London, the vehicle serves as a physical crossover between British automotive tailoring and high-end Italian furniture design.

“Translating the language of Visionnaire into an automotive environment means bringing our idea of living into motion, transforming the cabin into a bespoke space shaped by materials, details and emotion,” says Marwan Shimy, CEO of Visionnaire MEIA & UK.

The vehicle’s exterior incorporates Urban Automotive’s full carbon-fibre Widetrack styling package. The upgrade features a replacement carbon-fibre bonnet alongside matching front and rear bumpers, balanced by a custom two-tone paint finish that maintains the factory proportions. The vehicle’s creative concept was directed by international designer Aro Omar, founder of AROWONEN, who adapted the material language of the Adele armchair – originally designed for Visionnaire by architect Marco Piva – directly into the vehicle’s interior layout. 

Urban Automotive x Visionnaire Range Rover LWB.

Urban Automotive x Visionnaire Range Rover LWB.

The cabin mirrors the armchair’s specific geometry by matching a firm, enveloping outer shell with a soft inner volume. The seats and surfaces feature cream and green Alcantara upholstery detailed with an all-over, embroidered fan texture and accented by solid bronze metal components. Co-branded Urban x Visionnaire detailing is integrated throughout the layout, framing the cabin as a mobile extension of Knightsbridge’s design district.  

“The future of luxury is no longer defined by status or excess, but by individuality, craftsmanship and the pursuit of the truly exceptional,” says Matthew Welch, Managing Director of Urban Automotive. “This one-of-one creation is more than a vehicle; it is a celebration of artistry, innovation and personal expression.”

The one-off Urban Automotive x Visionnaire Range Rover is now on display at Visionnaire’s new London flagship on Brompton Road, where it celebrates the opening of the immersive Knightsbridge space. 

Find out more here.

photography. courtesy of Urban Automotive and Visionnaire 
words. Gennaro Costanzo