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Rimowa luggage isn't cheap. However, consider splurging on one their luxury suitcases -- like one of these top picks -- an investment in your future travels backed by a lifetime warranty.
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Rimowa pioneered the aluminum luggage trend , introducing them to the market in the 1930s. The company unveiled the very first polycarbonate suitcase in 2000, eventually adding a hybrid of the two materials to its collection. All of its designs feature its trademark grooves, inspired by the first all-metal airplane.
Why do Rimowa suitcases cost so much more than the competition? Engineered in Germany, the heritage luggage brand prides itself on using only the finest materials, starting with its aluminum-magnesium alloy metal, which replaced the original aircraft-grade aluminum used to make the original suitcases. Rimowa's bags are equipped with finely tuned components, including patented multi-wheel spinners, which make rolling through the airport or cobblestone streets a breeze, and handles engineered to work in unison with the wheels. Rimowa also individually tests every piece of luggage to ensure quality control.
But perhaps one of the greatest benefits of buying a piece of Rimowa luggage is peace of mind. The brand recently added a lifetime guarantee on all new suitcases purchased from July 25, 2022, covering all functional aspects, but excluding wear and tear. Rimowa also offers in-store repairs and even in-hotel repairs at participating international locations.
Rimowa suitcases come in a lot of shapes and sizes, materials and colors. Size and color combinations vary per collection, but most come in a few cabin (carry-on) and check-in options. There is also a trunk, an extra large piece of luggage designed for trips two weeks or more.
We rounded up the top Rimowa aluminum, polycarbonate and hybrid suitcases of 2022. Or, shop the entire collection here.
One of the most iconic suitcases of all time, the Rimowa Original needs no introduction. Engineered in Germany out of top-of-the-line aluminum, the grooved suitcase is equipped with everything you need. Features include TSA-approved locks, a flex divider for organized packing, a telescopic handle and a smooth, multi-wheel system. While the surprisingly lightweight suitcase (the smallest carry-on weighs 9.3 pounds) might be a splurge, consider it an investment in a long-term travel buddy. Available in three carry-on sizes, two check-in and a large trunk version in titanium, silver and black.
The Rimowa classic looks very similar to the Original but with a few tweaks. The primary difference is that the handles are wrapped in premium leather. Other features, including the TSA-approved locks and spinner wheels, skew a little more retro. It comes in silver and black and in three carry-on sizes, two check-in and a trunk size as well.
Engineered of both aluminum-magnesium alloy and lightweight polycarbonate, this cleverly crafted suitcase offers the trademark grooved aluminum look, minus a pound and a few hundred dollars. The smallest carry-on weighs 8.2 pounds and comes in a few color options (matte blue, matte black and a glossy white) and two carry-on and check-in sizes.
The first polycarbonate to hit the market in 2000, the Rimowa Essential remains one of the brand's best-selling collections. Available in a bunch of glossy and matte color options in a carry-on, check-in and trunk version, the sleek suitcase comes equipped with a TSA-approved lock, telescopic handle and smooth, multiwheel system with a weight of 7.1 pounds and up.
If the Rimowa Essential isn't light enough, consider getting the lightest Rimowa suitcase, the Essential Lite, weighing 30% less and costing a few hundred dollars less as well. It comes in glossy black or green, and in three carry-on and one checked size, with the smallest weighing just 4.6 pounds.
Rimowa Essential Lite, $675 and up
The Essential Sleeve is a carry-on collection designed for the tech-savvy traveler. Think of the smallest option, the compact, as wheeled briefcase that transforms into an overnight bag, perfect for daily commuters and short trips. Stash your computer and electronics in the external and interior laptop compartments. Remove the interior accordion to transform the briefcase into a carry-on for personal items and clothing. Larger sizes offer more interior space and are equipped with laptop compartments, making them a better option for traveling for more than a night or two.
Rimowa Essential Sleeve, $1,025 and up
First published on September 2, 2022 / 8:00 AM
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