THE PRECIOUS!
Of
course, I’m referring to my collection of vintage Samsonite luggage and other
retro suitcases and carry-ons. And believe it or not, this isn’t all of them!
I can’t
help but buy them when I see them for only a few dollars. I’m sure that it
already looks a little like hoarding disease up there in the picture, but I try
to put all of them to good use! The suitcases I usually fill with crafting
supplies and fabric and store in my craft room until duty calls—when I actually
DO travel with them as my functional suitcases. The smaller bags are rotated
into my outfits and the larger carry ons are used as camera bags, teaching
bags, and even shopping bags!
That
covers the functionality part. But really, what I love about the vintage
Samsonite is all about the dimensions, the bold retro colors, the sturdy
zippers, and even the old “smell”. Yep, I’m a weirdo.
I’ve been
carrying around these old bags and suitcases ever since I was a teenager, and
no matter what I stashed inside them, they always made my items feel “special”.
Isn’t that what attracts us to bags and purses of all kinds? If I could only
choose one, it would be the absolutely precious mini-suitcase on the left—with the
blue/green tapestry fabric. SO in love. And have been for years!
When
vintage luggage makes you feel this great, how can you stop collecting pieces? I
must admit, though, looking at most of my entire collection DOES have me
thinking…
I need
something yellow.
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