Founded in Cologne in 1898, luxury brand Rimowa has become one of the quintessential houses for prestigious luggage, renowned for its iconic design and its pursuit of excellence. An industry benchmark for German craftsmanship and innovation, Rimowa constantly strives to inspire sophisticated travellers to discover new horizons. Inheriting his father’s visionary approach, it was Richard Morszeck who – inspired by the early days of aviation – discovered grooved aluminium as the ideal lightweight material for Rimowa suitcases. With the same ingenuity and courage as his father and grandfather, third generation owner Dieter Morszeck focused on state-of-the-art technology, uncompromising quality and timeless design. Today, with 3,000 employees worldwide, the LVMH-owned luxury brand continues to combine craftsmanship with precision technology and a commitment to innovation while staying true to its heritage.
Rimowa × Aimé Leon Dore Chest
Nodding to the golden age of travel, luxury brand Rimowa recently unveiled a collaboration with Aimé Leon Dore. Featuring the design codes of Rimowa’s iconic Classic range while embracing Aimé Leon Dore’s signature green palette accentuated with golden hardware and ancient greek stamp iconography in its interior, the Rimowa × Aimé Leon Dore Chest seamlessly combines timeless elegance with contemporary design sensibilities. The Rimowa × Aimé Leon Dore Chest evolves from a design made to easily stack on trains into a sophisticated and functional design piece ideal to display at home. Without the need for wheels, it showcases several functionalities including TSA-approved locks and hardware; bespoke resilient nylon lining; co-branded leather logo; and cognac leather-made handles and straps. each purchase includes a specially designed luggage tag in cognac leather colour-coordinated with the handles and a sticker.
Essential Collection In Mint And Papaya
Elevate your cabin luggage game during your next work or vacation trip with Rimowa’s new Mint And Papaya Cabin Luggage. Capture the nostalgic essence of summertime road trips with the Essential Collection in Mint and Papaya, a pastel colour palette featuring an eclectic mint green and a vibrant papaya orange. Made of high-performance polycarbonate, the Rimowa Essential is a reliable and lightweight suitcase for your journeys ahead. Ideal for three- four days of travel, the Rimowa Essential Cabin in gloss Papaya orange features a number of ingenious functionalities including stage-free telescopic handle; multi-wheel® System; TSA-approved locks; and Dual-organisation interior. Designed in Germany and produced in Rimowa factories, each purchase measuring 55 x 39 x 23 cm includes a complimentary leather luggage tag and a sticker.
Flap Backpack
Made in Italy, the Rimowa Signature collection is designed with heritage and sustainability in mind. With scorching summer making travel a well thought-out affair, the right gear is essential for worry-free days. If you’re looking to purchase a luxury backpack for a weekend getaway or overnight trip, check out Rimowa’s new Flap Backpack. Crafted from a sustainable Econyl® nylon that is supple and water-repellent, the Rimowa Signature Flap Backpack in mint green offers travellers a lightweight and modern companion for both daily and travel needs. The backpack has a number of smart functionalities including three-dimensional Rimowa monogram; leather bottom to ensure stability; snap buckle; travel strap; two external hidden side zipped pockets; an interior padded pocket that fits a 16-inch sized laptop; two interior phone pockets and a secure interior zipped pouch.
Rimowa Never Still Flat Pouch
Made in Italy, the Rimowa Never Still collection is designed with flexibility in mind and provides a spacious home for your laptop and documents for those always on the-go. Crafted from supple nylon and full-grain leather, the black or khaki green pouch features a bespoke metallic piece that showcases the Rimowa logo and several functionalities including a padded zipped compartment that comfortably fits a laptop up to 16-inches and travel strap that slips over your wrist or attaches to your suitcase. It’s a travel essential you just shouldn’t jet-set without as it’s important to embark on any trip with your best foot forward!
Jasmeen Dugal is Associate Editor at FashionABC, contributing her insights on fashion, technology, and sustainability. She brings with herself more than two decades of editorial experience, working for national newspapers and luxury magazines in India.
Jasmeen Dugal has worked with exchange4media as a senior writer contributing articles on the country’s advertising and marketing movements, and then with Condenast India as Net Editor where she helmed Vogue India’s official website in terms of design, layout and daily content. Besides this, she is also an entrepreneur running her own luxury portal, Explosivefashion, which highlights the latest in luxury fashion and hospitality.