Tumi Launches Italian Leather Handbags Designed by David Chu

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 12, 2007 -- Tumi, the leading international brand of luxury travel, business and lifestyle accessories, launched four new women's collections for summer and fall 2007. Designed for the active, sophisticated woman, the collection launched with the Nantucket and Chatham tote collections, followed by Voyageur travel and business designs.

The hottest new arrivals are the Italian leather handbags (http://www.tumi.com/index.cfm?sub_site_id=16) designed by David Chu. These designer handbags (http://www.tumi.com/womens/handbags/category_search/index.cfm?Ne=100&N=4005+20026344) are in stores and available on the Tumi Website (http://www.tumi.com), ready for the fall and holiday shopping season. Tumi`s Executive Creative Director, David Chu comments, "I love to design for women. Women really appreciate style and luxury. The collection is about silhouette, texture, beautiful detailing and color. For me a pop of color is fun, impulsive and a great way to accessorize."

Tumi`s designer Italian leather handbag collection consists of seven traditional handbag styles, including hobos, shoulder totes and satchels. Fall colors are black, brown and bright yellow in natural pebbled calfskin leather with contrast stitching and silver hardware. Additional handbag styles, arriving later in the year, will be available in Italian silk fabric. Design details for this group include oversized leather zipper pulls and faille linings.

Founded in 1975, Tumi is committed to excellence in design and innovation and has a dedicated following among international travelers, executives and celebrities. Today, Tumi products are sold worldwide in department stores, specialty shops, Tumi stores and at www.Tumi.com.

Press contact:

Nelson Mui

646-723-8756

nmui@davidchudesign.com

About Tumi

Tumi, the leading brand of prestige luggage and business accessories is committed to design leadership and innovation. The Tumi brand has garnered a dedicated following among affluent executive travelers and high-profile celebrities. Tumi was founded in 1975 by ex-Peace Corps Volunteer Charlie Clifford. Tumi products are sold worldwide, in major department and specialty stores as well as in Tumi stores and shop-in-shops in many major market international cities. For more information on where to buy Tumi, consumers can call 800.322.TUMI or visit www.Tumi.com.

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