Melvill & Moon Luggage

Our clients demand bags that seamlessly blend durability with sophistication, drawing inspiration from the rugged elegance of a bygone era. Handcrafted in our own factories in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, each bag is meticulously made by skilled artisans. Crafted from our bespoke canvas and pull-up leather, and adorned with brass YKK zippers and fixtures, our bags embody the spirit of safari adventure while ensuring timeless style and reliability. From rough safari vehicles to airline holds, our bags endure it all without compromising on elegance. What's more, our customers buy their luggage to use it, with a beautiful patina developing with every journey.

Many of our bags carry a legacy that harks back to the Grand Safari era, embodying the spirit and romance of those adventurous times. Whether directly used on safaris like our Duffel bags, or inspired by the era's exploration, each piece tells a story. Our Catalina bags, for instance, pay homage to the iconic Catalina flying boats that traversed the Imperial Airways route. The Mombasa mail bag is an exact replica of the original, likely carrying love letters between Denys Finch-Hatton and Baroness Karen Blixen, capturing the essence of timeless adventure and romance.