TUMI, the international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand, has launched its Fall/Winter 2026 seasonal campaign and collection, inspired by rugged alpine terrain. The season introduces alpine green, dynamic camouflage, and earthy neutrals, capturing what the brand calls the spirit of the ascent. TUMI's best-selling silhouettes ground the lineup in elemental hues, while a new collection, TUMI Axis, debuts everyday bags for the modern minimalist.

At the center of the campaign are two travelers — longtime TUMI Global Brand Ambassador and McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 driver Lando Norris and a travel partner — who embody the brand's core belief that the pursuit never stops and there is always a new peak to reach. Formula 1's race calendar spans multiple continents, giving its drivers sustained visibility with international audiences — a reach that travel and lifestyle brands have long pursued through multi-year ambassador partnerships like this one.

Directed by Valentin Florian and photographed by Theo Gosselin, the campaign establishes a strong sense of place in the striking highlands of Scotland, where rugged terrain meets quiet elegance and mirrors the season's elemental aesthetic.

"There is always another peak to reach, another goal to chase," said Norris. "That drive is something TUMI and I share, and I feel it in every TUMI bag I carry."

Seasonal Color and Material Stories

The latest generation of TUMI Alpha, launched this past spring, evolves with fresh takes on beloved silhouettes rooted in an atmospheric color palette. Iconic collections carry the season in key colors: Deep Pine appears across 19 Degree, 19 Degree Front Access, Harrison, and Alpha, while Alpine Green and Rosewood add depth to Voyageur Nylon and Leather. A dynamic camouflage runs through Alpha's expanded silhouette range, and Alpha Bravo, Olas, and Adatto, along with accessory collections Belden and Nassau, are grounded in earthy neutrals.

Harrison's signature minimalism gains new visual interest through woven leather details on key silhouettes and tactical embossed leather in a rich cognac. The collection expands this season with new color and material stories, from the warmth of Cognac Bombe to the refined texture of Taupe/Black Woven, alongside new smaller carry silhouettes that bring Harrison into everyday life.

Also debuting this season, TUMI Axis is a minimalist, streamlined collection built for modern everyday performance. Clean in design and lightweight in construction, Axis brings an everything-in-place organization system to four versatile silhouettes, available in Black, Navy, and Black Reflective. Its arrival marks the season's only entirely new collection line, joining an portfolio that otherwise builds on established families such as Alpha, 19 Degree, Harrison, and Voyageur.

TUMI is also carrying forward its women's offering: Voyageur Leather, the newly introduced made-in-Italy Adatto Tote, and new silhouettes across Olas and Agent. Each piece is designed for the woman who reaches her own peaks, suited to any journey on her own terms.

"This season is inspired by the quiet confidence of the Alps," said Victor Sanz, TUMI Global Creative Director. "Rather than chasing excess, we wanted to explore the idea of elevation through thoughtful design. The collection reflects a sense of calm, precision, and purpose, where every detail has intention and every product is engineered to perform beautifully. It's a reminder that true luxury isn't about being louder, it's about being better. We wanted to translate this feeling through the fall collection."

A Global Brand Moment

More than a seasonal campaign, Fall/Winter 2026 is a global brand moment. Across key markets, TUMI will bring its alpine world to life through immersive experiences, activations, and content that blur the line between aspiration and function. The announcement did not specify which markets will host the activations or on what dates — details worth watching as the rollout defines the campaign's global footprint. At TUMI, the company says, performance and luxury have never been mutually exclusive — they are the standard, and this season that standard reaches new heights.

Product Highlights

19 Degree Collection — An alpine-inspired polycarbonate collection that brings a sense of escape to modern travel, balancing sculptural design with lightweight durability in keeping with TUMI's focus on performance, function, and effortless movement. The lineup introduces new seasonal colorways in Deep Pine and Salt across select silhouettes: Expandable Carry-On, Large Carry-On, Large Expandable Checked, Large Trunk, Front Access Expandable Carry-On, Large Front Access Expandable Carry-On, Medium Front Access Expandable Checked, and Large Front Access Expandable Checked.

Voyageur Q Tote — A versatile everyday tote designed to move seamlessly between travel and daily life. Now crafted in supple leather with refined hardware, the Q Tote pairs premium materials with practical organization and an effortless silhouette suited for work, weekends, and on-the-go travel.

TUMI Alpha Collection — The latest generation of Alpha, launched this past spring, arrives in an atmospheric Fall/Winter palette of Deep Pine, Forest Camo, and Grey Reflective across key silhouettes: the Dual Access Expandable Carry-On, Double Expansion Duffel, and TUMI Brief Pack.

TUMI Harrison Collection — Harrison expands for Fall/Winter 2026 with new materials, colorways, and silhouettes for the modern minimalist. Cognac Bombe joins the lineup permanently, whilepe/Black Woven brings European-inspired woven construction to the collection's clean, architectural lines. Two new silhouettes — the Macri Small Crossbody and the Thatcher Sling — expand the ways Harrison can be worn.

About TUMI

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel, and performance luxury essentials designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, the brand is committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. More information is available at TUMI.com, and the brand can be followed on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. TUMI and the TUMI logo are registered trademarks of Tumi, Inc. © 2026 Tumi, Inc.

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