The new luggage collections from http://www.French1946.com successfully debuted this past July at the Chicago Travel Goods Show and amazed luggage industry veterans with exquisite design and attention to detail.

For over 60 years, French 1946 defined elegant travel as America's premier luxury luggage brand. French 1946 has been a celebrity luggage brand of choice; from Henry Kissinger to Elizabeth Taylor.
Once owned by Louis Vuitton, French 1946 luggage graced the shelves of luxury department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. These strong relationships followed French 1946 luggage throughout its history, adding to its legacy.

In a 1969 letter to French Luggage, Stanley Marcus, co-founder of Neiman Marcus said, "Too few manufacturers today are concerned about quality maintenance, but knowing you and the long tradition of quality manufacturing behind you, I am confident that you will always take the time and effort to make the best! We're proud to have your luggage in our Luggage Shops."

President of Hawthorne Leather Goods and designer for the new http://www.French1946.com luggage line, Gian Paolo Lombardo, has been in the luxury leather goods and travel accessories industry for over 30 years. Either manufacturing or designing for established brands such as St. John, Hartmann Luggage, Louis Vuitton, French Luggage, Orient Express, Anne Klein Couture, T. Anthony and Rawlings Sports Accessories; Mr. Lombardo's vision is to return French 1946 luggage to its legacy, representing a new chapter in the luggage industry.

By enhancing some of the brand's signature pieces and designing new luggage styles, http://www.French1946.com remains a luxury brand that conjures up an era when travel was considered an event and an adventure. With a great attention to detail and a high level of quality, French 1946 luggage will once again become a household name.