Heys America Luggage Meshes Pop Art and Travel

Heys America Luggage has become a global leader in luggage design with their innovative and original collections. They have created two Limited Edition luggage series, Britto and Fernando Volken Togni. Each collection combines a unique pop art design with the high standard features of all Heys America cases. These designs and patterns transform your luggage into a work of art.

The Heys America Fernando Volken Togni (FVT) Collection is unlike any other. It features three groups; FVT Cities, FVT World, and FVT USA. Togni is a Brazilian-born illustrator currently living in London. His art style is bold and unique. He uses vivid colors and sharp shapes to create a design of organized chaos. Each collection offers a three piece luggage set, such as the Heys America FVT USA 3 Piece Set, that includes 21”, 26”, and 30” uprights. All uprights are also available as single items to better suit your needs or allow you to mix and match. The Cities Collection highlights New York in the Heys America FVT Cities 30” Spinner.

The Britto by Heys America Collection, while also featuring a pop art style, is vastly different from FVT. It is designed by Romero Britto, a Brazilian-born Florida resident with a neo-pop style. Neo-pop combines pop art with graffiti. With this style, he created lively, fresh and happy designs shown on this Britto by Heys A New Day 26” Expandable Spinner. The bright colors stand out on the hardside cases. Like the FVT, this collection includes luggage sets and individual spinner suitcases, along with beauty cases and smaller travel duffels, totes and business pieces.

All Heys America collections are held to a high standard. Each suitcase, made from polycarbonate composite material, is both lightweight and durable, even the Britto by Heys Butterfly Love 30” Expandable Spinner. The impact-resistant and scratch-resistant printed exterior is protected by a layer of clear coat that provides a beautiful, glossy finish. Designed for easy maneuverability, each suitcase has four spinner wheels for an ultra-smooth and effortless 360 degree rolling. All pieces, including the Heys America FVT Cities 21” Spinner, feature a fully lined interior with built-in divider and mesh pocket. Heys included a built-in TSA lock for your safety and a zippered expansion system to provide you with 20% more packing capacity.

Pop art originated in the mid-1950s in Britain and late 1950s in America. The term was invented in 1955 by Lawrence Alloway, a British curator. Characterized by pop culture and consumerism, the concept of pop art refers to the attitude and not the art itself. It often uses images currently used in advertising, such as logos or product labels, comic books, and news. The style is bold, vibrant, and simple, and often features bright colors. Shop Irv’s Luggage for travel goods that are functional and durable as well as reflective of your style and personality.

Luggage Sets are the Best Luggage Value Around

Buying in bulk is often the best way to save money – we all know that from warehouse clubs like Sam’s and Costco, where you buy everything supersized and save BIG in the process.

Buying luggage by the set is not only a great way to save on your luggage purchase, but you can also feel like the savvy shopper that you are, knowing you have scored a great deal. Summer travel is the ideal time to buy a set of luggage. If you are looking for the best luggage at the best prices, look no further!

 

Heys USA Novus Art – Pop Collage

Hardside luggage has been around for a while and it still remains the most popular choice for travelers looking for a sturdy case with an exclusive design. Having baggage with an easily recognizable pattern not only makes it a breeze to find your checked bags but it also adds to your unique style. One of our most popular lines is the Heys USA Novus Art series. The luggage bags come in three different patterns – Hearts Rainbow, Floral Burst, and Pop Collage. You can choose from the full 3-Piece Luggage sets (22”, 26” and 30” cases) or you can decide on a 2-Piece set; either option is an exceptional value at more than 60% off MSRP here at Irv’s Luggage.

Heys USA Tribeca – Metallic Blue

 

 

 

 Another great choice is the Heys USA Tribeca Collection. For the more conservative travelers, these 3-piece travel luggage sets come not only in patterns (Brush Strokes, Ikat Hearts) but also in solid colors – Metallic Blue, and Burgundy. The sets include a Vanity Case,  a 22” carry-on and a 28” case. Most airlines will let both the carry on and the vanity case on board as cabin luggage. At a price of only $161.99 these polycarbonate sets are a steal!

Heys USA Aerolite – Yellow Hearts

 

 

For those of you who are not fans of hardside luggage, we have a large selection of traditional, softside sets for your choosing. One of the best values at the moment is the Aerolite line by Heys. The 3-piece spinner set (22” carry-on, 26” and 30” suitcases) comes in two patterns in various colors – Hearts in Yellow, Pink, and Blue, and Herrington Flowers in Fuchsia and Blue. During the luggage sale at Irv’s Luggage, get the Aerolite sets for more than 55% off MSRP.

Disney by Heys USA – Toy Story

 

 

 

The little travelers in the group may enjoy a cute kid’s luggage set based on Disney’s Toy Story. The 2-piece combo includes a wheeled backpack and a duffel bag, both featuring the iconic duo – Buzz and Woody. We bet that a kid’s happiness is worth more than the $29.97 this set is on sale for.

 

 

Crown III Elite by Heys USA – Charcoal

Business travelers and those looking for a bit more luxury may be interested in the Crown III Elite by Heys USA. This 3-piece spinner set (21” carry-on, 26” and 30” suitcases) features a jelly-padded signature carry handle which provides an easy grip while minimizing strain on your arm and a fully lined interior with mesh zippered divider and extra wide compression straps. The hard polycarbonate shell is sure to protect all your belongings from weather and airport handlers alike. Irv’s Luggage offers an incredible deal on the Crown III Elite line – pick up a full set of deluxe luggage in Charcoal, Orange, or Red for only $349.97, more than 77% off MSRP. Hurry, quantities are limited!

Briggs & Riley Torque Polycarbonate Hardside Luggage

Briggs & Riley’s Torq International Carry On Spinner Suitcase provides a great solution for one of my biggest concerns about using 100% polycarbonate hardside luggage: the lack of a front pocket. Their carry-on version from the collection addresses the need for an easily-accessible front pocket that is common on most other nylon/cloth suitcases, but lacking from hardside luggage. 

Until I got a polycarbonate hardside luggage of my own, I had no idea how much I took that front pocket for granted. I no longer had a place to easily access my magazine, notebook, snacks, or anything else while at the airport terminal; I either had to put it in my personal item (which is already loaded down with my laptop, possibly souvenirs, or work-related collateral) or constantly access my carry-on by opening it up, making a huge production number out of simply wanting to read.

 

 

This video shows just how easy it is to now have some extra storage on the Torq Interational Carry On.

The Briggs & Riley Torq Carry On Spinner certainly has a great feature in that front panel for storage, but the rest of the collection in medium and large has plenty more to offer. The Briggs & Riley Torq International Collection focuses on global travel with numerous security features and organizational options. The 100% polycarbonate hardside body is just the beginning when you consider the Smartlink™ system strap you can use to transport two or more bags as one (saving you from dragging a suitcase with each hand, an integrated ID tag to protect yourself and your bags, a molded compression panel to keep clothing flat, minimize wrinkling, and prevent contents from shifting while traveling, and so many more features to protect and organize. Spinner wheels and the high level of quality you’d expect from Briggs & Riley is icing on the cake.

 

 

Prices for the Briggs & Riley Torq Collection starts at $479.00, available in Ruby, Cobalt, or Graphite (availability may vary depending on size of luggage purchased) in carry on, medium, or large. Given the simple solution of an external pocket for a 100% polycarbonate hardside carry on to address a smaller issue, you can be sure to handle any travel snafu, environment, or situation with this luggage when it comes to larger issues. And as always, enjoy free shipping with orders over $99. Give the gift of travel this holiday season!

 

Top Hardside Luggage – Samsonite Fiero

 

The Samsonite Fiero Hardside Luggage Collection is one of the newest arrivals at Irv’s Luggage. As a Samsonite Luggage brand, there is a lot you should expect. Given the quality of other Samsonite hard sided luggage as the Winfield 2, Silhouette Sphere, L.I.F.T collections, Fiero Hard Side Luggage carries on the legacy of quality, durable hardside luggage that Samsonite has come to personify. Reengineered spinner wheels, a diamond textured 100% pure polycarbonate hardside luggage shell, TSA-approved lock, super lightweight construction, and expandable functionality certainly make these hard sided cases a confident buy for any traveler.

If you’ve never been sure why spinner wheels are so important, see here:

 

The hardside luggage is composed of a polycarbonate shell; it’s “diamond” pattern helps prevent scratches and scuffs. That is common with hard side luggage, and Samsonite wants to ensure that your case will hold up under whatever conditions you encounter. Seeing your checked bag visibly deformed or squished, possibly scratched/torn would be a thing of the past. The spinner wheels and lighter weight make hardside luggage easier to move and pull alongside you rather than behind you, so you’re not tripping up fellow travelers or getting your handle/hardside luggage caught on a corner. You may pack a lot for your trip, and the lighter weight of the luggage itself and the spinner wheels help you stay on the move regardless of the contents (within reason!) Expandability allows for room for almost everything from laundry bags to electronic device chargers, so that no necessity is left behind. Or so you can bring back plenty of souvenirs.

Hopefully, the Fiero hardside luggage would limit mad dashes because you ran late dragging a heavy non-spinner wheeled case. Hopefully, the Samsonite Fiero hard sided luggage will save you on additional baggage fees because they fit everything you need. The Samsonite Fiero is available in 20”, 24”, and 28” to ensure you have just enough room for any kind of trip and hopefully, you look as good and flawless while traveling, as your scratch-preventive polycarbonate hardside luggage should.

 

Rimowa Luxury Luggage and Cases

 

Rimowa Luggage has a reputation of invention and luxury. Metal trunks were a Rimowa first in 1937, and Polycarbonate luggage started with them in 2000. Both safe and gorgeous in form, one could travel like a celebrity with a Rimowa case, whether it was from the Salsa or Topas Collections.

 

 

 

Combining high-quality polycarbonate, aluminum, and some of the most durable fabric and parts available, Rimowa luggage offers unmatched mobility and security. Rimowa’s signature ribbed shell has proven time and again how protected one’s belongings are from impact and the elements, and the external pockets on a Salsa Deluxe Cabin bag add to its utility. When purchasing a Rimowa bag, you can rest assured that your luggage will be intact wherever you go, and that your belongings are safe regardless of the conditions. The Australian Outback, for example was no match for a Rimowa case.

Weather resistant and waterproof, Rimowa has it all in a variety of sizes and colors, the better to show that form and function go hand in hand. The Salsa Collection alone has the Deluxe and Air variations, all of which are available at Irv’s Luggage. Additionally, you can find Rimowa Luggage carry ons, spinners, wheeled upright cases, and business/laptop cases from 22”-32”. When you decide to go big, you can choose to go big with us and be confident the case you pick is worth the investment. Check our Rimowa Luggage section and see what would be a good fit for you!

A pedigree that started in 1898, Rimowa continues to innovate as the choice brand of the world traveler and those who don’t put a price on safety and adventure. They gave the world the polycarbonate shell many other brands use today, but while there are many who followed by example, Rimowa leads by example. By choosing a Rimowa business case, spinner bag or carry on luggage, you purchase the history of a company that has worked tirelessly to bring their customers an unrivaled, safer, more secure, lighter and easier way to travel.

 

 

 

Traveling Is Light As A Breeze With Rimowa Luggage

If I want muscles, I’ll lift weights at the gym — not luggage at the airport.  My new Rimowa carry-on weighs only 5 lbs.   My dog weighs more.  All the Rimowa Luggage collections available at Irv’s Luggage are easy to travel with and lightweight.

You can feel like a celebrity traveling with the Rimowa Salsa Multiwheel Trolley.  Bradley Cooper was recently spotted with this ultra-cool, polycarbonate/hardside luggage. Jessica Alba has raved about Rimowa luggage calling the cases “indestructable, yet understated.” Luggage does get thrown around, but the glossy finish keeps this luggage looking brand-new.  It’s definitely a statement piece and feels more like a must-have travel accessory.

This lightweight luggage is much tougher than it looks. The polycarbonate material is virtually indestructible. Items will stay safe — and neat.  The netting on the inside keeps everything in its place.  Another cool feature on the Rimowa luggage is the recessed TSA locks.  No more searching for those little locks before you leave town. TSA regulations are strict with the types of locks used.

Airline regulations today are super strict with the weight of the luggage. It is silly to waste precious weight on the luggage body and even sillier to be charged fees for going over the luggage weight limit.  Better to pack more.  And better to have more money for souveneirs.

Carry-on luggage doesn’t get any easier to maneuver than with Rimowa’s spinner wheels and comfortable handle.  It’s a breeze making your way down the plane’s aisle.  I am already thinking of buying the Rimowa Salsa Air 26” Multiwheel Upright Suitcase and the Rimowa Salsa Air 26” Multiwheel Upright for my longer trips. The colors are fresh and vibrant.  Ultra Violet.  Inca Gold. Navy. Carrara White. Ice Blue.  It perks up any trip.

Heads will turn at the airport. Other passengers will be jealous when they see how easily you can lift the Rimowa luggage and stow it in the overhead area.  All Rimowa carry-on bags meet airline regulations for size (but to be safe, check with your airline prior to travel as these regulations can and do change).  The bags can also be placed under the seat.

Whichever piece you decide to purchase — the Rimowa Topas, Rimowa Salsa Air Cabin Deluxe or the Rimowa Limbo — have confidence in the quality of the piece.  Rimowa has been manufacturing luggage since 1898 and still remains a family owned and operated business, just like Irv’s Luggage.  Irv’s Luggage has been selling luggage for more than 65 years and is known as a leader in the luggage and travel bag industry. They have built up a reputation for service and selection that is well-known throughout the country.

 

Crown Edition Biocase High Tech Luggage and Business Cases

Every once in awhile you come across a cool high tech product that you swear must have been a prop in the highly popular 007 movies about the adventures of British Secret Service Agent, James  Bond. You know, a product that only an elite group of citizens could possibly get their hands on…….well the good news is, Crown Edition by Heys USA has produced one of these high tech gadgets and it is now available to purchase by the world population at large; the Crown Edition Biocase 20” Biometric Carry On Luggage and the 17” Crown Edition Biocase Biometric Computer Rolling Case.

Cool, right?  My husband would love one of these bags; he is a total techie and a huge James Bond fan too! Made of 100% German polycarbonate, a nearly indestructible composite that is spy proof and even airline baggage crew proof 😉  The coolest part of these polycarbonate luggage bags is the biometric technology that requires a fingerprint to lock or unlock these cases; and with up to an eight fingerprint memory, the whole family (or Nest) can have access too!

The Crown Edition by Heys USA Biometric Collection also includes: a USB cord and power adaptor to charge the Biolock system; a slim, modern, internal chromium telescopic handle system with cushioned TPR grip and push-button locking system for easy one hand use; an Air glide signature, touch sensitive wheel system;  a removable accordion interior which when removed quickly converts the luggage to an over-night bag; a removable airport security friendly notebook case for ease through checkpoints; a removable accessories pouch;  and finally an organizational panel compartment inside the case.  These extraordinary pieces of luggage / business cases have it all and are available in metallic blue and silver.

The best part about these carry-on luggage bags,  Heys USA is backing their Biometric luggage by a “Live Life Limited Lifetime Warranty” which is to provide “unrivaled protection and worry-free usage for an enhanced travel experience”!

Check out these fabulous luggage bags and business cases today at IrvsLuggage.com but remember just because you own one of these Bond, James Bond-like bags doesn’t mean you have a license to kill 😉

Valentines Day Gifts for Him – Briefcases for Men, Carry On Bags for Men

Valentine’s Day is almost here, have you figured out what gift to get that terrific husband or boyfriend of yours?  Come on, it is a two way street, although they won’t admit it, they too look forward to feeling special on Valentine’s Day; but remember, no flowers for the guys either ;). (See blog dtd 1/31/12)

Read on to find some unique briefcases for men, leather wallets and a golf bag any guy would love.

The 2012 top selling men’s gifts for Valentine’s Day are:

1. Kenneth Cole Leather Briefcases – Sharp, stylish leather briefcases at very affordable prices from Kenneth Cole; including the very popular Show Business, Mind Your Own Business, Long Story and Flappy Gilmore styles!

2. Victorinox Swiss Army Men’s Leather Wallets  –  The Altius 3.0 from Victorinox Swiss Army Luggage is one of our top selling wallet collections and offers many different styles and designs including the best selling Barcelona and Athens wallets! The Antwerp Card Case has been a huge hit too!

3. Briggs & Riley Chocolate Luggage and Briefcase Collection – Briggs & Riley is the favorite brand of road warriors the world over, both for their fabulous luggage and briefcase lines too!  Check out these terrific chocolate brown Baseline and @Work pieces on closeout for that special business man in your life!

 

4. Johnston & Murphy Briefcases  –Quality high-end leather pieces with 150 years of  craftsmanship and know-how behind them;  Johnston & Murphy briefcases, American-made leather goods at their finest!

 

5. Hartmann Luggage and Wallets – The oldest luggage manufacturer in America, the Hartmann Luggage name is synonymous with reliability, superiority and excellence.  To really let your Valentine know you care, go with a Hartmann!!!

 

6. Athalon Golf Bags – The perfect gift for the golfer in your life who is also a big football fan, the Athalon NFL Golf Trunks and the NFL Wheeled Golf Cover Bags are sure to be a winner!
7. Crown Edition by Heys USA BioCase – The BioCase Collection is a technological innovation for luggage that puts biometric technology to work for you. Biometric technology requires fingerprint technology in order for you to access your bags. Whether you travel for business or pleasure, you can relax knowing that your valuables and important documents are safely secured in your BioCase. Biocase is made of 100% German Polycarbonate, and is nearly indestructible.

 

Pros and Cons of Buying Hardside Luggage

You’re waiting at the airport on your way home from a tropical getaway with your family. It’s a Sunday morning in the middle of winter and you just threw on a heavy winter coat – Can you feel that chill in the air?? Brr! As you walk towards the baggage claim to pick up your trusted soft-sided luggage set, you see a pile of clothes thrown on the carousel and think to yourself “Man, I feel so bad for that person.” Upon closer inspection you realize those are YOUR belongings on display for everyone to see. You quickly throw the broken suitcase on a luggage cart, gather everything you can in one swift motion, pile your clothes into the open suitcase and run like crazy to the car waiting for you.

At home a few days later you start searching the internet for new luggage and realize just how many options there are compared to a few years ago. Do you need hard-side or soft-side luggage, 2-wheels or 4-wheels, plain colors or fun prints? The choices are overwhelming! Taking a step back, you realize you just want luggage that will fit all of your belongings and that will last.

While browsing the internet, you come across Hardside Luggage on www.IrvsLuggage.com and decide to check it out further. The first page shows some brands you know (Samsonite and Heys) and some brands you aren’t too familiar with (Titan and International Traveller); and you’re intrigued. You see that most hardside luggage pieces have a stiff molded construction – typically made out of polycarbonate, aluminum or ABS plastic – giving the luggage flexibility and strength, not to mention increased protection against airline damage (and we all know the havoc the airlines can wreak on a perfectly good suitcase!) They also come in several sizes for every need: business cases, carry-ons and checked uprights up to 33” in height.

That may sound pretty good, but you’re still not convinced. You start reading customer reviews of different hardside luggage brands. Customers speak of how their hardside luggage carry ons and luggage sets last longer and are damaged less often than any softsided piece they carried before. Consumers also love that their luggage expands, no differently than a softsided piece.

While these are great attributes, the design features are the best selling points. A TSA lock comes attached to most luggage pieces and the protection that is offered by the reinforced materials used (no squishing important documents or electronics) makes a huge difference when traveling.

In contrast, some consumers dislike the fact that hardsided pieces cannot be squished into small spaces. And even if you are extremely careful, the unexpected dent and scratch do happen. What some consumers are not always ready for is that hardside luggage is more expensive than softside luggage – and it may come as a shock at first! But even after debating the good and bad of hardside luggage, the pros far outweigh the cons.

The next time you’re in need of new luggage, why not check out some of the great hardside luggage brands we have at Irv’s Luggage. We’re sure you’ll find just what you need!

Premium Luxury Luggage Brands for the Sophisticated Traveler from Tumi Rimowa Titan and Britto

The old saying “you get what you pay for” could not be truer and an experienced shopper already knows this! So if you are an avid traveler looking for high-end, quality luggage that will stand the test of time with quality materials, superior craftsmanship and optimal designs; or you are someone who always has to have “the best”,  then Tumi, Rimowa, Titan and Britto are the luggage brands for you!!

Tumi Luggage is the most popular line of high-end luggage for the perpetual business and leisure travelers (Road Warriors).  Tumi Luggage is recognized the world over as a premium brand of luggage, and is known for producing bags that exceed even the most demanding traveler’s wants and needs. Tumi’s commitment to producing the best quality luggage has made Tumi the brand of choice for sophisticated travelers everywhere.  From their wheeled spinners, uprights, duffels, garment bags and golf bags to their distinguished lines of business cases, handbags and travel accessories, Tumi is at the top of their game; and as most current Tumi customers already know, once you try Tumi Luggage there is no turning back; you will be hooked for life!

Rimowa Luggage is the premier producer of aluminum, titanium and lightweight polycarbonate luggage.  Rimowa’s Salsa, Bolero and Limbo luggage lines offer terrific metallic cases that are extremely durable and have a high fashion luggage look with a James Bond-like, modern, high tech appeal. Rimowa offers a luxury bag with a cutting edge profile, sophisticated German design and a tough durable shell that will protect your belongings even in the most hostile of environments, including the hands of airline baggage handlers!!

Titan Luggage is another high-end quality manufacturer of premium lightweight polycarbonate luggage. Titan offers a wonderful selection of colorful, lightweight polycarbonate wheeled carry-on bags, business and laptop cases that are long-lasting and more durable than most ballistic nylon bags available. With sturdy ergonomic telescoping handles, protected exterior zippers for ultra long life, fully lined and padded interiors and TSA approved security locks, Titan has it all!!!

Britto Luggage Collection from Heys USA  serves up the perfect high end fashion luggage for the artistic crowd.  With designs from Romero Britto and superior attributes from Heys USA, Britto is the best collaboration since Robert Plath’s epiphany of combining wheels with travel bags back in the 1980’s. Britto’s New  Day, Butterfly, Landscape, Flowers, Love Blossom, Palm, Spring and Couple collections are a spectacular array of brightly colored bags celebrating the pop art movement, made of a high performing hardside polycarbonate composite with a high gloss finish!!

Let’s face it, not everyone can afford the best; but for those of you who can or for those of you who cannot afford not to have the best, check out Tumi, Rimowa, Titan and Britto Luggage today at IrvsLuggage.com!