Clark Howard's Tips

New luggage looks are all the go

April 8, 2005

You've probably noticed that most of the suitcases out there are black. It hides dirt well and itŐs just what people have used.

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But some high-end designers are making suitcases in a variety of colors and designs, according to the Dow Jones wires. Leopard print, bright orange, candy apple red and flowered prints are growing.

Some of these luggage sets are as much as $1,300.

Tumi, one of the high-end brands, is releasing 50 new designs this year.

Clark likes the idea of a new look. It helps us pick our back out of the crowd.

But if they're that much money, they are bound to go down in price. Wait a while until you buy a designer bag.

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