A luxe gentleman not only dresses well, but also travels well. With that being said, he must have luggage that can survive those trips to St. Barths, Monaco, Cape Town or to a tropical rainforest. We present to you the Raleigh Spitfire aluminum cases by Timothy Oulton. At the crossroads of iconic English industrial design as embodied in the Spitfire, and the renowned spirit of the English explorer, Raleigh Spitfire radiates unique hand craftsmanship and rugged individuality.
Deriving its name from Sir Walter Raleigh, a British 16th century aristocrat and explorer, the Timothy Oulton Raleigh Spitfire case echoes the fighter plane’s multi-riveted construction and interlocking aluminum panels, and is finished through a five-stage process that creates an impression of worn, distressed metal. The sleek, aerodynamic finishes of each case are redolent with the aircraft’s history, giving a unique aspect to the product as a whole. The Supermarine Spitfire became the backbone of the Royal Air Force fighter command, eventually helping England to prevail during the Battle of Britain.
Timothy Oulton is committed to the pursuit and revitalization of classic timeless designs by giving them a fresh touch and making them relevant for today. The Raleigh Spitfire cases are available in 4 sizes, lined with a fighter plane blueprint suedette, making it ready for action and style.
The aviation theme is a recurrent source of inspiration in Timothy Oulton designs. From the F14 Grumman fighter jet inspired Tom Cat Chair, available in Spitfire, Black Spitfire and Aero finish to the Black Hawk collection of chests, tables and bookcases, and the Aviator Cowling mirror, the aircraft inspired design provided reliable grounds to develop the Spitfire range.
Their aerodynamically-inspired Aviator range was influenced by the historical British Royal Air Force World War II Spitfire fighter plane. Interlocking aluminum panels are riveted together then put through a five stage process to distress the metal creating the unique Spitfire finish. The sleek lines of each piece are reminiscent of the aircraft, while design elements of the plane’s wing tips, engine, turbine and cockpit are translated into functional, modern forms.
Starting price for the luggage is $495. For more information, visit: www.timothyoulton.com
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