Whatever type of traveler you are, investing in the right luggage to get your on-the-go essentials from A to B is vital to a hassle-free travel experience.
Modern suitcases and luggage have to cope with the stresses of manhandling by time-pressed luggage handlers, being thrown from hot tarmac into cold aircraft holds, and bursting at the seams on your return journey filled with holiday goodies, so investing in quality craftsmanship is key.kindly share your travelling experiences in the comment box below. See few picks below...
On The Case: Stylish Luggage
Dizzying jet-lag, endless check-in queues, forgetting your toothbrush, missing your connection – the more mundane aspects of modern travel can be trying at the best of times, even for the most seasoned of jet-setters.
Whether you’re the traditional type, a business flyer or modern explorer, our edit of the best luggage brands on the market has something for everyone.
The Heritage Traveller: Globe-Trotter
Founded in 1897 by Mr David Nelken, British label Globe-Trotter are celebrated the world over for their vintage-inspired cases, which evoke the nostalgia of the golden age of travel.
London Albemarle Street Flagship
when you are in London you can shop it at Globe-Trotter’s recently opened London flagship store, located at number 35 Albemarle Street, is a luggage treasure trove and certainly worth a visit:
Key Pieces
- GLOBE-TROTTER 30 WHEELED SUITCASE
- GLOBE-TROTTER 18 CARRY-ON CASE
- GLOBE-TROTTER 30 WHEELED SUITCASE
- GLOBE-TROTTER SPECIAL EDITION 18 CARRY-ON CASE
- GLOBE-TROTTER SPECIAL EDITION 21 CARRY-ON CASE
- GLOBE-TROTTER SPECIAL EDITION 18 CARRY-ON CASE
The Heritage Traveller: Louis Vuitton
The original luxury luggage company, Louis Vuitton was founded in 1854 and earned fame through the invention of its revolutionary flat-topped trunks, which could be easily stacked for transit, compared to the traditional dome-topped trunks of the period.
Needless to say, you need deep pockets to afford an object with this much heritage and craftsmanship, but you can rest assured that any piece of Vuitton luggage will outlast your own jet-setting career.
Louis Vuitton Luggage Lookbooks
On The Case: Stylish Luggage
Dizzying jet-lag, endless check-in queues, forgetting your toothbrush, missing your connection – the more mundane aspects of modern travel can be trying at the best of times, even for the most seasoned of jet-setters.
Make sure you reduce the chances of adding lost luggage to your travel woes, by investing in a suitcase that the baggage handlers will want to take care of.
Whether you’re the traditional type, a business flyer or modern explorer, our edit of the best luggage brands on the market has something for everyone.
The Heritage Traveller: Globe-Trotter
Founded in 1897 by Mr David Nelken, British label Globe-Trotter are celebrated the world over for their vintage-inspired cases, which evoke the nostalgia of the golden age of travel.
Impeccably handmade in Hertfordshire by skilled artisans, these distinctive cases feature a vulcanised fibreboard body. Invented in the 1850s, the material is prized for its durability and lightweight qualities. The fine leather details such as the handles, straps and corner covers are made using original Victorian leather presses.
The company has enjoyed some illustrious patrons over the years, including Captain Scott who took Globe-Trotter luggage with him on his travels to Antarctica in 1912, and Queen Elizabeth II, who used Globe-Trotter cases on her honeymoon in 1947.
Wartime leader Winston Churchill famously used a Globe-Trotter attaché case when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer, while Sir Edmund Hillary chose Globe-Trotter cases for his 1953 Everest expedition.
As you might expect from a brand with such exceptional craftsmanship and eminent clientele, Globe-Trotter cases certainly don’t come cheap – they’re designed to last a lifetime and the company will happily assist with servicing and repairs over your decades of jet-setting, ensuring you’ll never have need for another suitcase.
London Albemarle Street Flagship
Globe-Trotter’s recently opened London flagship store, located at number 35 Albemarle Street, is a luggage treasure trove and certainly worth a visit:
Key Pieces
- GLOBE-TROTTER 30 WHEELED SUITCASE
- GLOBE-TROTTER 18 CARRY-ON CASE
- GLOBE-TROTTER 30 WHEELED SUITCASE
- GLOBE-TROTTER SPECIAL EDITION 18 CARRY-ON CASE
- GLOBE-TROTTER SPECIAL EDITION 21 CARRY-ON CASE
- GLOBE-TROTTER SPECIAL EDITION 18 CARRY-ON CASE
The Heritage Traveller: Louis Vuitton
The original luxury luggage company, Louis Vuitton was founded in 1854 and earned fame through the invention of its revolutionary flat-topped trunks, which could be easily stacked for transit, compared to the traditional dome-topped trunks of the period.
The company today is still renowned for its vintage-inspired luggage and is seen as the ultimate status symbol by some international jet-setters.
Needless to say, you need deep pockets to afford an object with this much heritage and craftsmanship, but you can rest assured that any piece of Vuitton luggage will outlast your own jet-setting career. Louis Vuitton luggage is available in store and online at louisvuitton.com.
Louis Vuitton Luggage Lookbooks
The Contemporary Jet-Setter: Rimowa
German label Rimowa is the first port of call for those looking for streamlined modernity in their luggage.
Johannes Huebl For Rimowa
Rimowa’s luggage collections, with his classic yet modern approach to style reflecting the brand’s ethos perfectly:
Key Pieces
- RIMOWA SALSA AIR 4-WHEEL MEDIUM SPINNER SUITCASE WHITE RIMOWA
- RIMOWA SALSA AIR 4-WHEEL LARGE SPINNER SUITCASE ICE BLUE RIMOWA
- RIMOWA SALSA AIR 4-WHEEL CABIN SPINNER SUITCASE VIOLET RIMOWA
- RIMOWA SALSA DELUXE MULTIWHEEL BUSINESS CASE
- RIMOWA TOPAS MULTIWHEEL 55CM CARRY-ON CASE
- RIMOWA LIMBO MULTIWHEEL 78CM SUITCASE
- RIMOWA TOPAS TITANIUM MULTI-WHEEL SUITCASE 82CM
- RIMOWA SALSA DELUXE FOUR-WHEEL CABIN SUITCASE 56CM
- RIMOWA TOPAS TITANIUM FOUR-WHEEL SUITCASE 81.5CM
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