Gone are the days when you have to stay inside a cubicle the entire day just to get your work done. A lot of jobs now give people the freedom to work wherever they want, setting up a mini mobile office at a café, in the park, or in the middle of the airport. The challenge for those lucky enough to have that kind of job is lugging around all their so-called tools of the trade.
U Space is one of those things you can use to set up a temporary office wherever you need to work. It’s a Swiss-designed laptop bag also inspired by the Japanese art of origami. It doesn’t just serve as storage while you’re walking around; it transforms into a mini workspace the moment you unfold it.
U Space is a “bag that becomes a desk,” and it lets you work in places where it can otherwise be hard to set up office. Even though it’s inspired by origami, it isn’t nearly as complicated as the Japanese art can be. In just one flip-and-fold motion, it unfolds into a flat working surface, making it far more convenient to work on your laptop or notebook while sitting on a chair, at a café table, on a park bench, or even on your lap if there’s nowhere else to work.
When it’s not doubling as your mobile desk, U Space is a multi-mode bag you can wear as a briefcase, messenger bag, or backpack. It’s versatile enough to carry with you whether you’re commuting, walking, or getting around any other way. It also has a three-layer magnet system, so you can quickly grab items like your phone, cables, or pens without digging through the whole bag or even unzipping it.
The bag can carry around 44 pounds (20 kilograms) of gear securely and is built using sustainable, durable materials. It’s available in finishes like Oak Beige, Ebony Black, Sumac Kaki, and Beech Grey, but it can also be customized with different colors and artwork. U Space also comes in a few different sizes, so there’s a version to fit whatever device you’re carrying, whether that’s a compact tablet or a full-size 16-inch laptop.
How does U Space measure up against the competition? Compared to established names like Peak Design, known for its modular Everyday Backpack lineup and its own magnetic accessory system, U Space is playing in a similar space of minimalist design and thoughtful organization. Peak Design has built a loyal following among photographers and digital nomads for how well-organized its bags are, but at the end of the day, even its most versatile bags are still just really good bags. U Space, on the other hand, pushes the idea further by literally changing what a bag can be. Rather than just holding your gear more efficiently, it unfolds into a physical work surface, something you won’t find in mainstream backpack brands. That single feature is what sets U Space apart in a crowded market of laptop bags competing mostly on pockets, zippers, and padding.
At a time when more people are trading their desks for whatever surface is available, U Space offers a genuinely useful solution instead of just another bag with a fresh coat of paint. It’s the kind of product that quietly earns its price by solving a problem you didn’t realize had such a simple fix: not having anywhere to actually put your laptop down. Whether you’re a freelancer bouncing between coffee shops, a student who needs a stable surface between classes, or a frequent traveler tired of balancing a laptop on your knees at the gate, U Space is built with that lifestyle in mind. It’s proof that good design isn’t always about adding more features; sometimes it’s about rethinking the object itself. For anyone whose “office” changes location every day, U Space might be the one accessory that finally keeps up.
Gaming hardware has become increasingly portable, but carrying a laptop, accessories, chargers, and everyday travel essentials still often means juggling multiple bags. Asus is addressing this gamer’s problem with the ROG Archer Suitcase 20. This is a 20-inch carry-on designed around the needs of gamers, creators, and professionals who regularly travel with technology.
Announced under the Republic of Gamers today, the suitcase is the first model in the Archer series. Rather than simply adding gaming-inspired graphics to conventional luggage, Asus has built the case around quick access to technology and better organization. Its most practical feature is a dedicated front compartment that can accommodate a laptop measuring up to 16 inches.
The front section is double-padded and organized with individual spaces for a power adapter, mouse, and keyboard, along with a dedicated strap for a headset. This makes it possible to access frequently used equipment without opening the main suitcase compartment, which could be particularly useful at airport security or when working while in transit. The main clamshell compartment is reserved for clothing, toiletries, and other belongings, with a zippered divider and Y-shaped compression strap helping keep everything in place.
Mobility is another aspect where Asus has focused on refinement rather than simply adding gaming aesthetics. The suitcase uses four Hinomoto Miraclent 360-degree silent wheels designed for smooth, low-noise movement across different surfaces. The wheel hubs also keep the ROG Fearless Eye logo upright as the suitcase moves, adding a small visual detail to an otherwise functional component. Small hooks integrated into the upper side studs provide another useful touch, allowing travelers to hang a compact bag or umbrella while the suitcase is standing upright.
The exterior follows the understated side of ROG’s visual language, using a black finish with subtle Fearless Eye branding. Beneath it is a 100 percent Covestro Makrolon polycarbonate shell designed to withstand the bumps and impacts associated with regular travel. Both the main compartment and front compartment are secured through a single TSA 007 dual-slot lock mechanism, while additional interior padding helps protect devices and packed belongings.
Standing at 56 × 36.5 × 23 centimeters tall, the ROG Archer Suitcase 20 offers 35 liters of capacity and weighs 3.68 kgs. The dimensions place it firmly in the carry-on category, although travelers will still need to check the specific cabin-baggage limits of their airline. The construction, made out of polycarbonate with polyester, aluminum, nylon, and TPE components, ensures the luggage is still relevant many years down the line.
Asus has managed to craft a gamer’s luggage that treats gaming equipment as part of the travel load without worrying about packing things separately. Its appeal extends beyond gamers, too, as creators, developers, and professionals carrying a laptop and several accessories can benefit from the same organization and protection. Asus has not announced pricing or market availability in the launch announcement, leaving those details to vary by region.
Fast food brands have long extended their identities beyond the menu, but branded merchandise tends to follow a familiar template. A logo on a tote, a seasonal hoodie, maybe a novelty cup tied to a promotional window. There’s rarely much design ambition involved, and the results are usually forgotten by the time the campaign ends. McDonald’s China just made a strong case for doing it differently.
To celebrate the 12th edition of its annual Big Fries Day, the brand released a limited-edition backpack modeled almost exactly after the brown paper takeaway bag that goes home with every order. The connection isn’t superficial. The Big Fries Backpack translates McDonald’s own delivery packaging into a wearable object, keeping the visual language that makes it immediately recognizable and adding enough functional detail to make it more than a costume.
The concept started with a fan. A Chinese craft blogger had created a handmade backpack modeled after McDonald’s takeaway packaging and shared it online. The design attracted attention, and McDonald’s China worked with the creator to develop it into an official product, tying the release to Big Fries Day, an annual event held since 2015 around the Chinese solar term Dashu, also known as Major Heat.
Big Fries Day gets its name from a pun. Dashu, the Chinese solar term for Major Heat, sounds nearly identical to “da shu,” the shorthand for large fries, giving McDonald’s a seasonal hook that’s culturally specific and easy to build around. The backpack fits that same logic, turning the most recognizable piece of McDonald’s packaging into something fans could actually put on their back and walk out the door.
The exterior is made from a lightweight DuPont paper material that mimics the texture of a real takeaway bag, with the Golden Arches on the front alongside printed fry graphics and folded-bag details. A detachable charm shaped like a McDonald’s order receipt hangs from the bag, and the zipper pulls are designed to look like individual fries dipped in ketchup. Every visible element draws from the same ordering ritual.
The most conspicuous feature is a pair of red side pockets shaped like McDonald’s fry cartons. They attach to either side with Velcro and can hold actual fries, though keeping greasy food against a paper-textured backpack is one of those decisions best left to the owner. They detach easily when a cleaner profile is preferred, and a dedicated compartment inside the bag is reserved specifically for ketchup packets.
Inside, the novelty gives way to a practical design. The main compartment includes dividers and fits a 13- or 14-inch laptop, making the bag functional for a daily commute rather than just a conversation piece. The shoulder strap is also designed to hold a fry carton upright, which is either a brilliant detail or a very public declaration of priorities, depending on how you feel about eating on the go.
Gaming and fashion have been flirting with each other for years, and most of the time, the results are predictable. Graphic tees with pixelated prints, oversized hoodies branded with controller icons, the kind of stuff you see at gaming conventions and immediately forget. So when Zara dropped a PlayStation capsule collection, my expectations were calibrated accordingly. Then I actually looked at it, and I had to reconsider.
For 2026, Zara released six PlayStation-branded pieces that sit somewhere between fan merch and something you’d genuinely pick up because it looks good. The lineup includes a wallet, high-top sneakers, a belt bag, and three distinct crossbody bags. Not a graphic tee in sight. As someone who’s watched the gaming-meets-fashion space produce some genuinely cringe-worthy results over the years, the restraint here is worth noting.
Designer: Zara
The star piece, at least from a conversation standpoint, is the PlayStation 30th Anniversary crossbody bag. It’s shaped like a PS controller, which sounds like it should be embarrassing, and yet it isn’t. The gray colorway keeps it from tipping into costume territory. It measures roughly 8.3 by 4.7 inches, just big enough to be functional, and comes with an adjustable and removable strap. The materials are standard Zara fare: polyamide outer shell, silicone accents, polyester lining. It retails for $32.90, which is the kind of price that makes impulse buying very easy to justify.
The PlayStation wallet follows a similar design language: a “PS” emblem against a black exterior, with a blue interior lined with card sleeves and pockets. PlayStation’s iconic triangle, circle, cross, and square symbols show up throughout the collection, and Zara was smart enough to let them do the heavy lifting without overdecorating everything else. Less is more is an obvious design principle, but it’s one that gaming merchandise consistently ignores. Zara mostly doesn’t.
The high-top sneakers in black are probably the piece I’d personally reach for. They have a lace-up closure, a back pull tab, and a rubber sole with an air chamber detail, nothing revolutionary in terms of construction, but the PlayStation branding is subtle enough that they read as a regular pair of fashion sneakers to anyone who isn’t paying close attention. That’s actually the point. The best pop-culture-inspired fashion pieces are the ones that don’t require you to announce what they’re referencing. They just exist in your wardrobe and let people figure it out.
It’s worth stepping back and understanding why this collection exists at all. PlayStation turned 30 in December 2024, and Sony spent much of the following year leaning into that milestone through partnerships with brands across fashion, design, and lifestyle. Zara, the Spanish fast-fashion giant, was one of the licensees granted the rights to design and sell PlayStation-themed products. The 30th anniversary bag generated real buzz on social media when it first appeared, with people on Threads and Instagram noting it was the kind of gaming merchandise they’d actually carry to a convention, or to brunch.
The broader context matters too. Sony is reportedly developing a new console and possibly a handheld, with speculation swirling about whether it’s going to be a hybrid device or two separate products. The PlayStation brand is being kept warm and visible across multiple categories while hardware fans wait for the next announcement. Fashion partnerships are part of that strategy, and they work best when the design side doesn’t get lazy.
Whether you’re a PlayStation fan or simply someone who appreciates a well-executed brand collaboration, the Zara capsule is worth a look. It doesn’t try too hard, and that’s its greatest asset. Gaming culture has spent decades trying to earn a seat at the fashion table. Collections like this one suggest the seat is finally being offered, not because gaming has changed, but because the rest of the world has caught up to how seriously people take it. The controller-shaped bag is genuinely fun. The sneakers are wearable. And the wallet might just be the most understated piece of PlayStation merchandise anyone has ever made.
Gaming and fashion have been flirting with each other for years, and most of the time, the results are predictable. Graphic tees with pixelated prints, oversized hoodies branded with controller icons, the kind of stuff you see at gaming conventions and immediately forget. So when Zara dropped a PlayStation capsule collection, my expectations were calibrated accordingly. Then I actually looked at it, and I had to reconsider.
For 2026, Zara released six PlayStation-branded pieces that sit somewhere between fan merch and something you’d genuinely pick up because it looks good. The lineup includes a wallet, high-top sneakers, a belt bag, and three distinct crossbody bags. Not a graphic tee in sight. As someone who’s watched the gaming-meets-fashion space produce some genuinely cringe-worthy results over the years, the restraint here is worth noting.
Designer: Zara
The star piece, at least from a conversation standpoint, is the PlayStation 30th Anniversary crossbody bag. It’s shaped like a PS controller, which sounds like it should be embarrassing, and yet it isn’t. The gray colorway keeps it from tipping into costume territory. It measures roughly 8.3 by 4.7 inches, just big enough to be functional, and comes with an adjustable and removable strap. The materials are standard Zara fare: polyamide outer shell, silicone accents, polyester lining. It retails for $32.90, which is the kind of price that makes impulse buying very easy to justify.
The PlayStation wallet follows a similar design language: a “PS” emblem against a black exterior, with a blue interior lined with card sleeves and pockets. PlayStation’s iconic triangle, circle, cross, and square symbols show up throughout the collection, and Zara was smart enough to let them do the heavy lifting without overdecorating everything else. Less is more is an obvious design principle, but it’s one that gaming merchandise consistently ignores. Zara mostly doesn’t.
The high-top sneakers in black are probably the piece I’d personally reach for. They have a lace-up closure, a back pull tab, and a rubber sole with an air chamber detail, nothing revolutionary in terms of construction, but the PlayStation branding is subtle enough that they read as a regular pair of fashion sneakers to anyone who isn’t paying close attention. That’s actually the point. The best pop-culture-inspired fashion pieces are the ones that don’t require you to announce what they’re referencing. They just exist in your wardrobe and let people figure it out.
It’s worth stepping back and understanding why this collection exists at all. PlayStation turned 30 in December 2024, and Sony spent much of the following year leaning into that milestone through partnerships with brands across fashion, design, and lifestyle. Zara, the Spanish fast-fashion giant, was one of the licensees granted the rights to design and sell PlayStation-themed products. The 30th anniversary bag generated real buzz on social media when it first appeared, with people on Threads and Instagram noting it was the kind of gaming merchandise they’d actually carry to a convention, or to brunch.
The broader context matters too. Sony is reportedly developing a new console and possibly a handheld, with speculation swirling about whether it’s going to be a hybrid device or two separate products. The PlayStation brand is being kept warm and visible across multiple categories while hardware fans wait for the next announcement. Fashion partnerships are part of that strategy, and they work best when the design side doesn’t get lazy.
Whether you’re a PlayStation fan or simply someone who appreciates a well-executed brand collaboration, the Zara capsule is worth a look. It doesn’t try too hard, and that’s its greatest asset. Gaming culture has spent decades trying to earn a seat at the fashion table. Collections like this one suggest the seat is finally being offered, not because gaming has changed, but because the rest of the world has caught up to how seriously people take it. The controller-shaped bag is genuinely fun. The sneakers are wearable. And the wallet might just be the most understated piece of PlayStation merchandise anyone has ever made.
Every time I travel for work or even just settle into a coffee shop for a few hours, I find myself unpacking the same small chaos from my bag. A charging cable here, a power bank there, earbuds somewhere, a phone stand that I bought separately and never quite like. It’s the modern tech tax: you carry things that exist only because the other things you carry aren’t designed well enough to stand on their own. MICO, a transformable tech pouch designed by Fulden Dehneli of Fuldende Design, is a direct, elegant argument against all of that.
The concept is straightforward, but the execution is genuinely clever. MICO folds through an intuitive mechanism to transform into a laptop stand, a phone stand, and a charging dock, all within seconds. It also comes with a built-in tracker, a built-in alarm, and a wirelessly rechargeable battery. And it does all of this while sitting at just 10mm thin. That last detail is worth pausing on. Ten millimeters is barely thicker than a pencil, and yet the thing is designed to hold your tech, prop up your laptop, and charge your devices.
The philosophy behind MICO is what Dehneli calls minimalist consumption: the idea that a well-designed product should let you do more with less. It’s a principle worth taking seriously right now, when most of us are already drowning in accessories and adapters that promise to solve one problem but quietly become another. A pouch that organizes your gear, charges it, props it up, and tracks it is not just convenient. It’s a genuinely different way of thinking about what an everyday object can be.
Dehneli is an award-winning industrial designer and the founder and creative director of Fuldende Design, a global design consultancy she established in Shanghai in 2019. She started her career in Stockholm, and over more than 13 years of practice across Turkey, Sweden, and China, she’s built a cross-cultural perspective that shows up in her work. Her portfolio has earned her multiple Red Dot and iF Product Design Awards, and MICO itself holds a Red Dot Award in the Design Concept category for Travel. That recognition isn’t incidental. It signals that the design community sees something in this product beyond a clever prototype.
The folding mechanism is where the real thinking shows. Instead of adding complexity to look impressive, it keeps things intuitive and human-friendly. You don’t need instructions. The transformation from pouch to stand to dock is the sort of thing that makes people at the airport stare for a moment before quietly wishing they had one. It doesn’t try to be beautiful in a loud way either. It’s clean, slim, considered. The kind of object you pick up and immediately understand.
The tech accessories market is crowded with products that do too much or too little. There’s rarely a middle ground where every feature actually earns its place. MICO sits in that rare zone, and the 10mm profile is a big reason why. Working within that kind of physical constraint forces better decisions across the board. You can’t be lazy about materials or mechanisms when you have almost no room to hide your shortcuts.
MICO is currently listed as Ready to Launch, meaning it hasn’t hit the mass market yet. But the interest is already there. The design has been celebrated on Behance with thousands of views, earned its Red Dot recognition, and comes from a designer with a consistent track record of taking strong ideas all the way through. If it makes it to production without losing what makes it interesting on paper, it has a real shot at changing how people think about the things they carry.
The best kind of product design doesn’t ask for your attention. It just shows up, does exactly what you need, and leaves you wondering why no one thought of it sooner. That’s the energy MICO is bringing to a category that was long overdue for a rethink.
Everyone knows the problems a single travel pack brings. If you get one that will work for an epic around-the-world adventure, it’s too big for the 3-to-5 day trips you take most of the time. If you get a smaller bag, you’re stuck with not enough space if you pick up things along the way. And, the one bag has only one mode of carry, and has to double as both a carry-everything pack on the plane (where it may not meet carry-on requirements if it’s too big) and at your destination, where you’d really like to be able to explore with a lighter weight daypack. Modular bag systems try to address these problems; however, most modular bags optimize for the combined state and treat separation as an afterthought. You could get a brilliant 65-liter travel beast that zips apart into a couple of mediocre bags you would never choose to carry on their own.
Enter Onli Travel’s Modevo Modular Travel Pack: a unique three-bag system, composed of the Core Pack travel backpack at the rear, the Link (an expandable shoulder bag/brief) in the middle, and the expandable Go Daypack on the front. Modevo takes the opposite approach, designing each of it’s three components as a fully functional standalone bag first, then engineering the connection points to make the combined configurations work without compromising the individual pieces. The Core Pack needs to work as a real 28-liter travel backpack with proper suspension. The Link needs to function as a usable briefcase or messenger bag. The Go Daypack needs to stand on its own for day trips or quick errands. Only after those requirements get satisfied in an appealing way does the design consider how they zip together.
This philosophy shows up in details like the Core Pack’s suspension system, which includes load lifters, a padded and vented back panel, and a removable hip belt that actually transfers weight to your hips rather than acting as decorative webbing. The Link has retractable handles and a shoulder strap with quick-release buckles, making it genuinely useful as a standalone carry for laptops and documents, or when you need extra space. The Go Daypack expands from 12 to 27 liters and includes a luggage pass-through strap, giving it real utility beyond just being the third piece of a modular system. When you zip all three together, you get a 58 to 73-liter travel system that works great as a unitary backpack, but the crucial bit is that you can separate them mid-trip and actually want to use the individual components.
At 28 liters, the Core Pack sits in that sweet spot where you can carry a week’s worth of clothes plus a laptop without the bag feeling oversized for daily use. The clamshell opening makes packing straightforward, and the dedicated laptop pocket fits screens up to 17 inches. Onli included compression straps on the sides that do double duty securing tall items such as tripods or walking sticks in the side pockets, along with a hidden pocket on the back panel for passports or valuables. The suspension system uses contoured shoulder straps with enough padding to handle weight comfortably, and the removable hip belt actually does something useful when you load the pack heavy, and has vertical adjustment to fit your torso. Side stretch pockets accommodate water bottles or umbrellas without eating into the main compartment space. The vented back panel helps with airflow, which matters when you are wearing the pack for extended periods or in warm climates. Discreet cord loops allow you to add on extra items if needed.
The 18-liter Link zips onto the front of the Core Pack when you need extra space or organization, but it works independently as a briefcase, shoulder bag, or crossbody carry. Retractable handles let you grab it like a briefcase when you are heading into a meeting, and the adjustable shoulder strap with quick-release buckles converts it into a messenger bag for commuting. Inside, there is an internal laptop sleeve that runs the length of the bag to handle over size laptops, a quick-stash front pocket for things you need to grab frequently, and enough room for documents, chargers, and the other miscellaneous items that usually end up loose in the bottom of a backpack. The design is clean enough that you could carry it into a professional setting without looking like you are lugging around camping gear. When attached to the Core Pack, it acts as a front organizer panel with easy access to essentials without needing to open the main compartment.
The Go Daypack adds 12 to 27 liters depending on whether you expand it, and it zips onto the front of the Core Pack or the Link (yes, you can configure it both ways depending on the needs of your trip!) to create the full travel configuration. On its own, it functions as a compact daypack with top-loading laptop access, dual front organizer pockets, and a grab handle for quick carry. The expandable design means you can keep it compressed for light days and open it up when you need to haul groceries or souvenirs back from a market. A pass-through strap on the back lets you slide it onto rolling luggage handles, which is genuinely useful when you are navigating airports and want to consolidate your carry. The expansion zipper runs around the perimeter, adding 15 liters of capacity when you need it without making the bag look bloated when compressed.
Put all three together and you get a system that adapts to your journey, and gives you the flexible capacity and carrying options that make travel fun. . The combined configuration reaches 58 liters unexpanded or 73 liters when you open up the Go Daypack’s expansion zipper, giving you enough capacity for extended trips without needing to check a bag. The attachment system uses YKK zippers running around the perimeter of each bag, creating a mechanical connection that distributes load across the entire interface instead of relying on clips or straps that create stress points. When you want to separate the bags mid-trip, you just unzip the connections and each piece comes away ready to use independently.
Onli Travel has been refining this concept since 2018 across multiple product iterations. This is their fourth campaign, and the design language suggests they have learned from previous versions. The bags use water-resistant fabric with Bluesign and OEKO-TEX certifications, which means the materials meet environmental and safety standards for manufacturing. YKK zippers and hardware throughout indicate attention to durability, and the construction quality reflects years of user feedback from earlier models. The system also works as a two-bag setup if you skip the Link and pair the Core Pack directly with the Go Daypack (a feature only Onli Travel offers). This “Duo configuration” pairs the Core Pack with the Go Daypack, gives you 40 to 55 liters of capacity and covers most travel scenarios without the additional briefcase component. This makes sense if your trips tend to be shorter or more casual or if you already have a dedicated work bag you prefer.
For people who want overflow capacity without committing to the full three-bag system, Onli also offers the Penta 5-in-1 packable duffel separately. It functions as a duffel, backpack, shoulder bag, belt bag, or crossbody, and it packs down small enough to stuff into the Core Pack until you need the extra space. The Penta works particularly well for those unexpected situations where you buy more than you planned or need a separate bag for dirty laundry or beach gear. It adds 27 liters of capacity when deployed but weighs almost nothing and takes up minimal space when packed.
The Modevo Trio is available now for $224 through the pre-order window, with the Duo configuration running $174, if you skip the Link. Adding the Penta duffel to the Duo brings the total to $249, while the full Trio plus Penta bundle sits at $299. Colors come in black or teal, with selection happening after the campaign closes. Delivery is scheduled for June 2026, with domestic and international shipping available.
Fashion accessories and tech gadgets have always occupied separate drawers, figuratively and literally. The phone goes in a pocket, the earbuds get buried somewhere in the bag, and the bag itself has nothing to do with either of them. It is a small daily inconvenience that nobody really complains about, mostly because nobody has ever offered a better alternative. Samsung and Spanish fashion brand DOMINNICO have decided that the arrangement is worth rethinking.
The collaboration produced a handcrafted leather bag that treats the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Buds4 Pro as design references rather than just contents. It follows a baguette silhouette in off-white leather, produced in limited quantities under a slow fashion approach. The construction stays deliberately restrained: a zip closure bearing the brand logo, an interior pocket, and silver accents distributed carefully across the piece without overcrowding it.
The most direct hardware reference runs along the handles. Silver eyelets line them in a pattern that mirrors the camera module rings on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, pulling one of the phone’s most recognizable physical details into a fashion context. It is the kind of detail that reads as decorative until you recognize where it came from, at which point it becomes something more like a private joke between the bag and the phone sitting inside it.
The exterior front pocket is sized specifically for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, secured with three buckles that make it a visual centerpiece rather than a plain utility slot. The design concept ties back to the phone’s built-in Privacy Display feature: the pocket keeps the device accessible while screening it from view when not needed. Whether that connection feels meaningful or just convenient as a marketing angle is a fair question, though the pocket itself is a genuinely practical addition.
Galaxy Buds4 Pro owners get their own dedicated carry solution through three keyrings attached to the bag. Two are extendable, each fitted with a small mirror that doubles as a functional charm. The third holds a soft pouch sized for the Galaxy Buds4 or Galaxy Buds4 Pro case. A fixed keyring with the DOMINNICO logo in silver completes the set. All three hang visibly from the bag rather than disappearing inside it, which keeps the tech ecosystem part of the aesthetic rather than hidden from it.
The bag was unveiled at CUPRA City Garage in Madrid as part of the Madrid es Moda program, a setting that positioned it squarely within fashion week territory rather than a product launch event. That framing matters because it signals who Samsung is trying to reach here: not the Galaxy power user looking for a rugged carry solution, but the fashion-conscious Galaxy owner who wants their accessories to cohere visually.
Available for preorder through DOMINNICO’s website at €420, the bag sits closer to a fashion collectible than a mass-market accessory. The limited production run and handcrafted construction support that positioning. What remains genuinely open is whether a piece this specific, built around two particular Samsung devices, holds its appeal once the Galaxy S26 Ultra is no longer the current flagship and the collaboration’s novelty has worn off.
There’s something quietly radical about a material that refuses to hide what it’s made from. OBRO, a new composite from Japanese manufacturer Sanyo Co., Ltd., takes recycled leather powder and suspends it in transparent black PVC, creating a surface that looks like stars scattered across a midnight sky. Instead of disguising its origins, the material puts waste on full display, transforming discarded scraps into something you actually want to touch.
The name itself gives you a sense of the effect. OBRO comes from the Japanese word “oboro,” which translates to “hazy” or “softly blurred.” It’s that in-between quality where things aren’t quite solid, not quite translucent. Hold the material up to light and the leather fragments shimmer beneath the surface, shifting between metallic glints and organic warmth depending on the angle. It’s the kind of visual texture that photographs beautifully but probably demands to be seen in person to fully appreciate.
Designer: Satoru Shimizu / Sanyo Co., Ltd.
Sanyo Co., Ltd. has been around since 1947, so they’ve had plenty of time to understand leather as both craft and industry. What makes OBRO interesting is that it doesn’t try to replicate traditional leather. There’s no embossing to fake a hide pattern, no attempt to make you forget you’re looking at something engineered. The leather powder is ground fine enough to become part of a new material language entirely, one that feels more industrial poetry than nostalgic pastiche.
The debut collection keeps things refreshingly straightforward. There’s a tote bag, a sacoche (the compact crossbody style that’s become ubiquitous in streetwear), and a key case. All three are designed with a minimalist, gender-neutral aesthetic that lets the material do the talking. Genuine leather accents frame the OBRO panels, creating a contrast between the hazy composite and the solid, familiar texture of traditional hide. It’s a smart move that highlights what makes OBRO different without abandoning the tactile warmth people expect from leather goods.
From a practical standpoint, OBRO brings some unexpected benefits. It’s lightweight in a way full-grain leather rarely is, and the PVC component makes it water-resistant without needing chemical treatments. For anyone who’s watched a leather bag slowly absorb a rainstorm and then spent days trying to condition it back to life, that’s not nothing. The material holds its shape well, which matters when you’re talking about bags that need structural integrity but don’t want the stiffness of heavily lined leather.
What’s compelling here is the philosophy embedded in the material itself. Most sustainable design efforts focus on using less, sourcing better, or finding biodegradable alternatives. OBRO takes a different approach by celebrating the waste stream as a visible design element. Those leather fragments aren’t hidden away or ground so fine they disappear. They’re the whole point, catching light and creating depth in a way that pure PVC never could. It’s sustainability that doesn’t ask you to compromise on aesthetics or accept something less refined in the name of environmental responsibility.
Designer Satoru Shimizu and the team at Sanyo have essentially created a new category. OBRO isn’t vegan leather trying to pass for the real thing, and it isn’t traditional leather pretending it has no environmental cost. It’s a third option that acknowledges material waste as an inevitable part of production and then asks what happens if we make that visible, beautiful, and functional all at once.
The market for this feels broad. Design enthusiasts will appreciate the material innovation and Japanese attention to detail. Tech-minded people will respect the engineering that makes disparate elements work together cohesively. Fashion and streetwear audiences already gravitate toward pieces that tell a material story, especially when that story involves reimagining waste. And anyone tired of greenwashing will probably appreciate a product that shows its sustainable credentials literally on its surface.
You know that frantic airport moment when you need your laptop but it’s buried deep in your suitcase? Or when you’re rolling through the terminal juggling a carry-on, a tote bag that keeps slipping off your shoulder, and a coffee that’s about to meet its untimely end? Rimowa just made all of that dramatically less chaotic.
The luxury luggage brand has reimagined its Cabin Luggage Harness with a clever upgrade that transforms it from a simple add-on into something genuinely versatile. This isn’t just another travel accessory trying to justify its existence. It’s a three-in-one design that actually makes sense for how we move through airports and cities today.
At first glance, it looks like a sleek organizer that wraps around your suitcase like a well-tailored vest. Made from high-quality recycled nylon with nylon webbing for durability, it attaches via adjustable straps that fit neatly over Rimowa’s Original, Classic, Essential, Essential Lite, and Hybrid cabin collections. The straps secure to the telescoping handle, keeping everything stable as you roll through crowded terminals. Three non-slip silicone strips ensure the bag stays balanced even when you’ve loaded it unevenly (because let’s be honest, we all do that).
What makes this version special are the hidden shoulder straps tucked into the design. When you need to break away from your rolling luggage for a coffee run or quick meeting, simply detach the harness and those concealed straps convert it into a surprisingly functional backpack. It’s the kind of thoughtful detail that makes you wonder why no one thought of it sooner.
The organizational setup is where Rimowa really nailed it. Two large pockets accommodate laptops up to 16 inches, plus tablets, documents, and magazines. Several smaller pockets handle the usual suspects: chargers, phones, passports, that random USB cable you always need. Everything stays accessible without forcing you to dig through your main suitcase or squat awkwardly in the middle of a busy airport corridor.
But wait, there’s more functionality packed into this thing. Zipped side panels connect the two sections of the harness, and when paired with the two top handles, the whole setup transforms into a hand-carry briefcase. It’s polished enough for a business meeting, yet practical enough for everyday travel. That’s three distinct carrying modes in one compact package. Despite all these features, the harness stays remarkably compact and lightweight. It weighs just 0.59 kilograms and measures 15.4 inches high by 12.2 inches wide by 3.5 inches deep. When attached to your suitcase, it sits flush against the surface rather than bulging awkwardly or throwing off your balance as you navigate tight airplane aisles.
The timing of this release feels particularly smart. As travel rebounds and more people return to airports, there’s growing frustration with the juggling act required to manage multiple bags while maintaining easy access to essentials. Airlines have gotten stricter about what counts as a personal item, and gate-checking fees continue to climb. A solution that consolidates your carry items while keeping them organized and accessible? That’s solving real problems.
Rimowa can’t claim total originality here. Similar suitcase harness designs have existed for years, though typically at lower price points and with less refined execution. What sets Rimowa’s version apart is the build quality, the versatility of those hidden shoulder straps, and the thoughtful integration with their suitcase lineup. It’s the difference between a hack that technically works and a solution that feels intentionally designed.
The recycled materials deserve a mention too. Using recycled nylon for both the exterior and lining aligns with growing expectations that luxury brands need to consider sustainability. It’s not revolutionary, but it’s the baseline we should expect from premium products in 2025. For frequent travelers who already own Rimowa luggage, this harness feels like an obvious upgrade. For everyone else, it’s an interesting glimpse into how thoughtful design can solve everyday frustrations without overcomplicating things. Sometimes the best innovations aren’t flashy new technology. They’re just smart solutions that make you say, “Why didn’t this exist before?”
