India, March 8 -- Let us be honest. For years, luggage has been painfully dull. Walk into any airport and you will see the same parade of black, navy and grey suitcases rolling past. Practical, yes. Memorable, not really. In a time when personal style spills into wardrobes, homes and even coffee cups, boring luggage suddenly feels like a bit of a faux pas.

Nasher Miles sent over their Nasher Miles Springfield Hard Sided Polypropylene Trolley Bag for me to try, and I decided the best way to test it was to take it along on a quick weekend trip home. A short trip like that is actually perfect for luggage testing. You pack just enough to see how the compartments work, roll it through stations or airports, and get a real feel for the wheels, ...