Looking for smart contemporary luggage with no bells, whistles or intrusive branding?

Surprisingly difficult to find, (seriously, we've looked) but AI_, a project born in Milan last year might hold the answer.

These pieces for men and women are designed by Andrea Incontri with lightness, resistance and simplicity in mind.

The collections consist of classic modern bags and cases with different functions, double stitched seams, and unlined, internally resined volumes.

We're rather impressed that surface texture and leather quality has taken precedence over gaudy pattern, and where high-grade buffalo and calf leather in different textures, natural waxing, and matt finishing recall traditional workmanship in a wide selection of pared-down forms; from small card holders to large travelling cases and everything in between.

A definite investment buy, since we think these will only get better with age too.