Perhaps in honor of Brazil hosting the World Cup and coinciding with the Brazilian backdrop of its recent advertising, luxury luggage designer Rimowa has released its Bossa Nova collection. Jet green polycarbonate shells with cowhide trimming in either same-tone green or natural, with a padded inner lining comprise the notable attributes of this luggage series. Starting […]

We’ve covered many hard graft items in the past, and this is yet another standout from the Austrian brand. Speciallizing in iPhone and laptop cases and the such, this CarryOn suitcase is one of their larger bags thus far. Handmade in Italy of fine supple Smoke leather and lined in premium British wool, the Smoke […]

RIMOWA has been making suitcases since the 19th century, and their new collaboration with Moncler results in a beautifully modern suitcase sure to withstand the brunt of baggage handlers — while standing out amongst the bland nondescript luggage at baggage claim. The bright aluminum shell receives Moncler treatment with a tag logo and special padded […]

Forgotten letters, hairbrushes, and an old alarm clock are all carefully preserved in the lost suitcases of the mentally insane. Once belonging to patients who entered the Willard Asylum for the Insane that operated from 1910 to the 1960s, these suitcases were discovered in 1995 by New York State Museum staff and are now a […]

When brands as high quality as mastermind JAPAN and UK luggage makers Globe Trotter (who made that Attaché Briefcase for Future Collectibles) get together, you know the results are going to be top notch — just like their collaborative Leather Suitcases from last year. So it’s little surprise this trunk-like suitcase, crafted entirely from Globe […]

Last month we noted that luxury Japanese label mastermind JAPAN was planning on shuttering its doors in 2013, which definitely bums us out. Hence we’ll probably be pretty quick to report on all their latest offerings — including these 21″ and 30″ suitcases done with premium UK luggage makers Globe-Trotter (who made that Attaché Briefcase […]

Back in May we brought you that with Moore & Giles Picnic Bag, and although that Waxwear Tote was nice and all, it really doesn’t compare to this fully equipped lightweight picnic backpack for four. Not only is it highly organized and fully compartmentalized, but it also includes a kitchenette worthy bevy of accouterments: corkscrew, […]

It is my experience in this life that there are few people with a paler sense of humor than those working at the TSA or for airlines in general. I remember years ago, well before 9/11, when I was asked on a flight to Miami if I’d been given any “suspicious” looking packages. Thinking it […]