Grabbing the wrong luggage at the airport is the last thing you want to worry about when traveling. Lucky for you, we’ve found some artists with the perfect solution to avoid this catastrophe while also flexing those art skills of yours: Custom Luggage. There’s no better way to stand out and show off your personality than by painting a one-of-one piece that travels the world with you and keeps your luggage recognizable. Check out some of our favorite recent art pieces that use Angelus Direct Paints to make custom weekenders, checked bags and more; —making mixed up luggage at baggage claim an issue of the past!
Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag by @Boyarde
Angelus Sponsored Artist Boyarde took this black and grey Louis Vuitton duffle bag and completely transformed it with a near all-over design based on the manga Jujutsu Kaisen. This commissioned piece was completely hand painted, although the bold line work and solid packed colors make it almost hard to believe it wasn’t screen printed. However, if you’re skeptical, you can watch the video of her painting it here. In fact, we recommend it because it’s not only impressive, it’s quite entertaining to see part of the process.
Realistic Lion and Initials by @maisongris_
If you're looking to make a bold statement with your luggage, then this hand-painted realistic lion by Maison Gris might be the perfect piece to take inspiration from. The monochromatic design is subtle enough to keep the luggage looking classy, while still being able to grab passerby's attention 4 terminals down. If you ever tried painting hair, then you can imagine the daunting task that painting a lion's mane can be. However, it’s clear by the detail and precision of this piece that this isn’t Maison’s first time painting such a piece.
Happy Tree Friends Prada Overnight Bag by @m.ontiel
If you're a fan of the long running animated show Happy Tree Friends, then you'll love the unique and eye-catching designer duffle bag by Montiel that's been hand-painted with characters from the show! This duffle bag is perfect for anyone looking to express their passion for this edgy slash gory cartoon while showcasing their style. It features fan-favorite characters like Flippy, Mime and more on this colorful on-of-a-kind Prada overnight bag.
Whether you’re an experienced artist or just getting started, custom luggage is the perfect way to express your creativity while ensuring your travel experience is hassle-free. And with Angelus Direct Paints, you don’t have to worry artwork gettin destroyed just from being bumped by other (*cough cough* more boring and not custom) bags in the cargo space of your plane. So find your muse and get to creating — before long, you'll be standing out in the crowd with a unique, one-of-one piece of custom luggage! Who knows? You may just inspire the next wave of artistic work at baggage claim.