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TRAVEL ACCESSORIES: DISRUPTING LUXURY
Disrupting Luxury
Luxury meets function as Maison de Sabré elevates travel fashion with new multi-category collection including accessories, hard shell luggage, apparel and more.
Renowned for its leather accessories, design ingenuity and commitment to sustainability, Maison de Sabré has expanded into the travel sector with its latest launch.
The Australian luxury brand recently introduced a hard shell luggage and travel apparel collection.
Inspired by celebrity airport style and the revival of chic travel dressing, the range blends functionality with sophistication.
“This collection offers an unparalleled travel experience that aligns with our ethos of bringing luxury to the everyday,” says Omar Sabré, Maison de Sabré co-founder and creative director.
“Over the past two years, we meticulously examined every nuance of modern travel, sourcing the finest raw materials worldwide. Our goal was to let the customer enjoy the journey, with Maison de Sabré taking care of the rest.”
Founded by brothers Omar and Zane Sabré in 2017, the brand’s journey from personalised leather phone cases to a comprehensive range of luxury accessories reflects a dedication to innovation and craftsmanship.
This growth is supported by strategic partnerships with luxury department stores such as Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s. These collaborations not only enhance the brand’s global presence but also solidify its position in the luxury market.
According to Sabré, traveling well involves avoiding hassle with compartmentalisation, a good weekend bag or carry-on that actually fits everything and of course, trying to only bring the necessities.
“A well-packed bag is one that contains less than you think you need but everything you actually need. If possible, fitting everything into one carry-on and personal item will give you more freedom compared to checking a bag or two. You’ll be glad you did if (and when) things don’t go according to plan.
“While carry-on-only isn’t feasible for every trip— especially extended business trips or destination holidays—if in doubt, it’s better to cut.”
The brand is resolute in its commitment to sustainability, which is why it exclusively sources fullgrain leather from Gold-Rated European tanneries that operate under the responsible practices of the Leather Working Group (LWG).
The Australian luxury brand recently introduced a hard shell luggage and travel apparel collection. Inspired by celebrity airport style and the revival of chic travel dressing, the range blends functionality with sophistication.
“This body rewards tanneries that uphold the highest international standards for leather production: from their use of water and energy to their chemical management and health and safety practices,” says Sabré.
“When you touch any of our products and you look at the detailing, you’ll see everything is measured and calculated, down to the millimetre, down to the micron. We know every single stitch; we know the thickness of the thread and the needle. We want to be so incredibly proud of everything that we do, that we’re guaranteeing it by stamping our name on it.”
To ensure that every stage of their material journey embodies the Maison de Sabré values and quality standards, the brothers maintain a critical hands-on role throughout the production process.
Consumers are moving away from fast fashion trends and thinking more about investment pieces and that’s really the lane we play in.
“Together, we defined the 13-point testing protocol that assesses the quality characteristics of the leather, from composition to colour endurance and abrasion resistance. Only once the leather passes these rigorous tests is it sent to our production partner where we oversee the transformation from hide into final product. Each of the pieces are hand-finished in Sydney where the personalisation is carefully added by hand.
“Consumers are moving away from fast fashion trends and thinking more about investment pieces and that’s really the lane we play in. Part of our ethos is all about longevity and quality, we don’t want you to buy something that is relevant today but won’t be relevant tomorrow.”
The new Travel collection includes the Carry On, Weekender Tote—which is the perfect complementary addition to the Carry On, forming ‘the travel stack’ for seamless integration—and the Travel Uniform, made of Woolmark-certified 100 per cent Australian Merino virgin wool.
The Carry On took two years of research and development and one year of prototyping before launching. The exterior shell features heat and compression moulded German polycarbonate wrapped in Italian BioVeg (bio-based leather alternative), while the handles are Plush DriTan full-grain leather.
“The brand partners with ECCO Leather, based in the Netherlands, which utilises DriTan technology—the world’s most sustainable tanning process.
“DriTan significantly reduces the water required to tan leathers, saving 20 litres of freshwater per hide, amounting to 25 million litres annually. This method also reduces the substrates needed for dye stuffs and tanning agents by 33 per cent, resulting in zero sludge production and saving 600 tonnes annually from landfill.
“Maison de Sabré is the only brand in Australia to use DriTan technology for 100 per cent of its products,” Sabré adds.
