Rimowa unveils an Alex Israel pop-up at Lane Crawford
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Premium luggage retailer Rimowa will showcase its newest special edition collection – created in tandem with LA-based contemporary artist Alex Israel – at a temporary pop-up store at Lane Crawford in Hong Kong.
The Rimowa x Alex Israel pop up will be open until tomorrow, marking Rimowa’s first-ever collection of colour-graded suitcases produced with an anodisation process that characterises the signature look of the collection.
Inspired by the designs, the pop-up features vibrant colours, a photo-op mirror room, sticker walls, and a colourful handmade ice pop bar designed to exude a “quintessentially Los Angeles vibe”.
For the Rimowa x Alex Israel collaboration, Israel has reimagined the suitcases in colours based on the LA sunset, drawing directly from the palettes of his “Sky Backdrop” and “Untitled (Flat)” paintings, while using new printing techniques to transfer his signature hues onto aluminum.
Based on the brand’s Rimowa Original Cabin Plus, the collection features two versions of the signature Rimowa x Alex Israel luggage in two distinct colour gradient palettes. The designs feature vibrant, colour-matching wheels and details, custom luggage lining, and a set of luggage tags featuring the artist’s multi-coloured profile. It also includes a special edition luggage sticker set featuring graphic illustrations of iconic LA landmarks and Israel’s artworks.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is unique about the special edition luggage collection showed at the pop-up?
What is unique about the special edition luggage collection showed at the pop-up?
This is Rimowa's first collection of colour-graded suitcases, achieved through an anodisation process. It features vibrant colours inspired by LA sunsets, drawing from Alex Israel's paintings, using new printing techniques to transfer hues onto aluminium.
Q.What distinctive elements does the pop-up store include to reflect its theme?
What distinctive elements does the pop-up store include to reflect its theme?
The pop-up store features vibrant colours, a photo-op mirror room, and sticker walls. It also includes a colourful handmade ice pop bar, all designed to evoke a 'quintessentially Los Angeles vibe' inspired by the collection's themes.
Q.Which specific Rimowa product forms the basis for this new collection?
Which specific Rimowa product forms the basis for this new collection?
The new special edition collection, designed in collaboration with Alex Israel, is based on the brand’s existing Rimowa Original Cabin Plus. It features two distinct colour gradient palettes and signature details.