We're proud to be featured in luxury lifetsyle magazine Forbes, where our vision for Art Deco design and functional luxury was explored in depth.
Here's the link for the french edition :
https://www.forbes.fr/mediasfrance/maison-philippe-montagne/
And just in case, the translation in english, here enclosed :
A century after its golden age, the Art Deco spirit finds new life through the avant-garde luggage of Maison Philippe Montagne.
The Centenary of a Style, the Birth of a Vision
In 2025, Paris celebrates one hundred years of Art Deco. Born from the union of art and industry, this movement elevated functionality to the level of aesthetics. A century later, this philosophy inspires a French creator with an international background, Philippe Montagne, who has made travel his creative territory. Born in Paris and educated across Germany, Austria, and Belgium, he has always cultivated a passion for movement, cities, and beauty in all its forms. Before founding his brand in 2023, he led companies abroad and taught intercultural marketing. His experience of the world became the foundation of a Maison dedicated to luxury nomads.
“I wanted to bring together within the brand the defining characteristics of Art Deco: rigor of form, nobility of materials, and artisanal excellence,” he explains. Behind the apparent purity of the lines lies a deep exploration of time and patina. Full-grain leathers and acid-etched metals reflect the idea that an object can age with elegance—much like the glass and steel façades that shaped the 1925 aesthetic.
The Avant-Garde of Travel
The creations of Maison Philippe Montagne do not seek nostalgia. They reinterpret a heritage by anchoring it in the modern reality of contemporary travel. Luggage and bags, crafted in French and Italian workshops, are built on a dialogue of materials: stainless steel and titanium for suitcases; box calf and taurillon leather for bags. Conceived as portable architecture, this contrast expresses a precise vision of luxury—one defined by detail, mastery of gesture, and longevity.
“Art Deco is not a passing trend; it is a lasting style,” states the founder. This philosophy resonates with a cosmopolitan clientele passionate about design, architecture, and culture, seeking objects with a strong identity. Early clients often describe the pieces as “works of art rather than accessories.” This dialogue between function and emotion gives the brand a rare singularity in the world of high-end leather goods, where the creator’s vision becomes a signature way of seeing the world.
Elegance as a Timeless and Sustainable Manifesto
At Philippe Montagne, luxury is expressed through precision of gesture and mastery of detail. By prioritizing durability and noble materials, the Maison embraces a philosophy of timelessness that stands in opposition to mass production. Full-grain leather, selected for its resilience and ability to develop a patina, becomes the symbol of a calmer, more meaningful relationship with ownership.
Travel—the brand’s guiding thread—is understood here as an aesthetic and cultural exploration rather than mere movement. The visual identity, inspired by the geometric forms and refined lines of Art Deco, expresses a balance between avant-garde design and heritage. The Maison now takes part in international events such as Pitti Uomo in Florence, affirming its place on the contemporary luxury scene. Through this journey, Philippe Montagne pursues a clear ambition: to restore travel to its artistic dimension. His luggage becomes a companion for the road—crafted to endure and to bear witness to a time when beauty and utility still converge.
Maison Philippe Montagne
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