New Luggage for Modern Travelers
Whether you’re about to jet off on your European summer break or preparing for a long weekend escape somewhere in the British countryside, doing it in style with one of these new luggage pieces can make all the difference. The suitcases and weekend bags in this edit not only make packing a breeze, but protect your belongings and are designed to last for years to come.
New Luggage Releases
Louis Vuitton is celebrating the 10th birthday of its iconic Horizon suitcase by Marc Newson with an upgraded version made from aluminium, priced at £3,500. Given that Louis Vuitton designed aluminium trunks for explorers at the end of the 19th century, it’s surprising that this is the brand’s first aluminium suitcase.
For a more affordable option, Globe Trotter’s mini carry-on design, inspired by the comic strip Peanuts, is available for £2,195. This playful carry-on is perfect for little voyagers who want to travel in style.
Weekender Bags
Smythson’s Small Travel Bag in Norton Canvas is a sleek weekender that checks into your urban hotel with ease, featuring an outer pocket for easy access to keys and essentials, metal feet, and flat handles that hug your shoulder, all for £895. When your holiday is over, it makes the perfect gym bag.
Monos’s limited-edition ‘Check-in Medium’ suitcase is another great option, depicting little pieces of terrazzo across a grey background, priced at £355. This unusual marking makes it a stylish and eye-catching choice.
July’s ‘Carry All Garment’ duffle cleverly opens up completely flat, so your clothes stay wrinkle-free for longer, available for £345. They are handy for work trips, destination weddings, and short city breaks.
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Customizable Luggage
Hermès’s ‘RMS’ cabin suitcase offers customization options, allowing you to tailor every part of the suitcase to suit your style, from the handle to the wheel colour and the design on the front, priced at £8,940. This luxurious option is perfect for those who want a truly unique piece of luggage.
Casetify’s ‘Bounce’ suitcase is another customizable option, with fully customisable cases that are engineered to withstand damage thanks to a polycarbonate shell and corner bumpers, priced at approximately £300. It is perfect for those who want to add a pop of colour to their travels.
As the luggage market continues to evolve, it’s likely that we’ll see even more innovative and stylish designs in the future. With the rise of customizable luggage, travellers can now choose pieces that reflect their personal style and preferences.
Away’s ‘Softside’ compact carry-on is a great option for those who want a trusty and durable piece of luggage. Away has experienced a meteoric rise since it was founded in 2016, quickly becoming famed for its fashionable luggage options.
Paul Smith x Raw Row’s ‘Alu– Series R Trunk’ luggage is another great option, with plane-grade aluminium and distinctive signature colours used as accents on the corners, giving it a playful, adventurous edge, from £510. Floyd’s ‘Floyd’ luggage features skateboard wheels, making travelling through departure lounges easy, from £415. Carl Friedrik’s ‘Granville Weekender’ bag has 33 litres worth of capacity and multiple pockets for storing belongings, £745. Crash Baggage’s ‘Icon’ suitcase has a distressed design, from £297.
They are ideal for future designs that incorporate both style and functionality.
