Cool Hunting

by Rachel Felder

Wheelies dominate airports everywhere, but a rolling case with tricked-out inserts, a sleek black finish, quirky dimensions and a wide flat top to sit out delays? For that, you'll need a backstage pass to a fashion show.

M.A.C. Cosmetics recently commissioned Züca to create the Cadillac of their spacious rolling cases, a matte black version with the company's logo and a handful of spacious removable interior sleeves to fit a lifetime's worth of Russian Red. They've been selling out at M.A.C's professional store in New York, but are perfect for summer travel as well. Just be prepared for the airport lounge to feel a lot more stylish.

The California company originally created the bag for kids to schlep an extra-large locker's worth of textbooks and gear to school without hurting their backs. Snowboarders latched on, attracted to the appeal of a bag for the slopes that's roomy enough to hold everything, plus comes with its own seat. Gradually, they've also become the tote of choice for many professional makeup artists, who need to haul around loads of cosmetics to shoots and shows and typically wait around for ages.

Beyond its unique boxy dimensions, the key to Züca's appeal is each bag's generous interior. With the rectangular pouches that come with Züca's "pro" models, or some alternative, it's easy to keep everything organized and findable. And a double set of wheels and extra-solid construction means these bags can survive season-after-season of running to fashion shows on Paris and Milan's cobble stoned streets—or in any other urban jungle.

For more information, go to Züca. The M.A.C. x Züca bag is $280 from M.A.C. Pro, but you need to be a member to purchase.