Diane Von Furstenberg Luggage

Design diva, Diane von Furstenberg's (born 1946, Brussels, Belgium) raise to success is a rag's to riches story - that is, if the rag being considered is a simple jersey wrap dress. Yet, it was Furstenberg's no-nonsense, affordable, yet chic, women's clothing options that gained her international fame.

Today, Furstenberg melds her European roots with modern fashion worldliness trends in all of her fashion jewelry as well as her luggage collection - which include the Black Orchid Collection, the Color on the Go Collection, the Hearts Collection, the Madagascar Collection, the Metallic Signature Collection and the Signature Brights Collection.

Furstenberg's luggage is functional, but it's the luggage's exterior that gets more gab. There is no doubt that Furstenberg's have some of the most eye-catching luggage this bag lady has ever seen - and with carry-ons starting at $200, it's something that fashionable travelers are obviously concerned about.

One such example of this blend of functionality, with chic appearance, is perhaps most apparent in the Diane von Furstenberg Hearts Collection. The Hearts luggage collection features wheeled duffels, carry-ons, pull luggage, satchels and a matching tote all spiffily dressed in hot pink fabric with a black woven heart pattern. Each piece of wheeled Diane Furstenberg Hearts Collection luggage has a telescopic, push-button, padded handle that locks into place, as well as a padded shoulder strap and in-line skate-style wheels for tight maneuverability. Each piece of Hearts luggage features signature heart zipper pulls and a Diane Von Furstenberg signature heart metal decal. All Hearts luggage is trimmed in black patent leather with silver hardware. Online pricing is listed below:

Diane von Furstenberg Hearts Collection:

• Hearts Collection 20-inchWheeled City Bag - from $160 to $300 online
• Hearts Collection 21-inch Expandable Upright Carry-On - from $200 to $360 online
• Hearts Collection 26-inch Expandable Upright Pullman - from $250 to $400 online
• Hearts Collection Classic Satchel - from $85 to $160 online
• Hearts Collection Fashion Tote - from $65 to $120 online.