Horizn Studios
Founded by Berliners Stefan Hoslwe and Jan Roosen in 2015, Horizn Studios is all about making travel feel effortless through innovative design.
Their creations a very simply named, such as this H6 check-in luggage case. It’s made from aerospace-grade, German polycarbonate and has enough room inside to cover you for a good two-week trip. It features a TSA approved lock, along with a built-in compression pad and laundry bag - and also excellent value within its price range.
Rimowa
German brand Rimowa is to suitcases what Roles Royce is to engine manufacturing, and they have been providing the world with outstanding luggage solutions since 1898.
Their Classic Check-In L is for those who like to travel with a big wardrobe. Its large rectangular shape means that there is plenty of practical storage space for your travel items, all protected by a hard aluminium case. It has a telescopic handle, along with two further leather handles on the side and top. There are also four multidirectional wheels that easily take the weight out of those moments travelling to and from terminals.
Away
Away is another relatively new company that has come out of New York. They set out in 2015 with the aim of producing high-quality travel solutions for much lower prices. How? By just snipping out the middle man and forwarding the profit onto their clients.
One of their most popular creations is The Medium, which has just received an aluminium shell upgrade. It features 360° spinner wheels, an interior compression system and dual TSA approved combination locks. The Medium can hold up to 64.6 litres and weighs just 6kg.
Montblanc
Starting out making fountain pens back in 1924, Montblanc creates flawless accessories for the modern gent, including watches, wallets, luggage and travel bags.
This MY4810 carry on is extremely solid and compact, ideal for business trips and short weekend breaks. The exterior has been designed using light, yet rigid polycarbonate that also acts as a barrier against the weather when negotiating city streets. Add to that a key and number lock for total security, four multidirectional wheels and a telescopic handle and we start to understand why it’s such a sought after accessory.
Roam
Great design and standout colours would be the best words to describe the creations that come out of this American brand’s HQ.
The Globetrotter, one of their most popular models, come in a whole range of colours, but it is its polycarbonate shell and aircraft-grade aluminium telescopic handle that offer true value. It also features a TSA approved lock, washable interior linings and water-repellant zips, making sure the contents of your bag stay well protected.
Nomatic
Utah-based Nomatic was founded by two cousins, who found success through Kickstarter for a new wallet they designed. The commitment to providing innovative everyday carry items eventually expanded into luggage, which comprises a carry-on and a check-in bag.
It's virtually indestructible thanks to its use of 100 per cent Makrolon polycarbonate, and employs clever design by way of a compression panel, that can have its level of compression varied, based on however much you have in your bag. An expansion zip gifts you an extra 12-litres of space should you need, and Hinomoto wheels will let you glide through the terminal with barely a whisper.
FPM Milano x Nick Wooster
FPN has been creating handmade luggage for over 90 years in Italy, and have a reputation for using only the best materials on the market and working alongside some of the globe’s best designers.
This Green Spinner is a collaborative effort alongside American fashion consultant Nick Wooster, famed for his with alongside Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Thom Browne. Its has an army green Aluminium exterior that looks solid enough for any occasion, with a more luxurious looking leopard print interior. Super stylish and super functional, there isn’t many who wouldn’t want to be seen pulling this around.
Bric’s
Handcrafting wonderfully luxurious accessories since 1952, the craftsmen at Italian brand Bric’s bring big doses of class to everything that leaves their workshops.
The proof is in this classic Bellagio Spinner Trunk suitcase for those who require more than just hand luggage with a boring silhouette. It has a fully polycarbonate exterior that is made to look older in appearance by classy leather trims. It also features Hinomoto wheels, which are the best luggage wheels money can buy that sit exclusively under the world’s best suitcases.
Crash Baggage
Now, here’s an idea from the Italian team at Crash Baggage. Sick of seeing until their designer luggage slowly become battered over time, from over-eager airport staff with zero respect for people’s valuables - they have designed a genius stroke with their pre-damaged suitcase!
This Army Green Stripe design looks like it has lost an argument with a monster truck, but there is something strangely cool about it all the same. An added bonus is that it will probably look even better over time and yet remain fully functional long after.
Hook & Albert
Hook & Albert are as closely associated to function as they are fashion, and have been proving that fact to the world since their first works hit the market in 2011. Their love of fusing concept, innovation and practicality has led to many standout pieces, including this fantastic Garment Carry-On.
It is a mix between an over the shoulder bag and a modern carry on, helping you easily store a mix of dress and casual for those short business trips. It has a volume of 45L that is enhanced by a durable compression system.
Floyd
One of the new kids on the block, German brand Floyd, take their inspiration from 70s skate culture. If you don’t see it at first, just check the polyurethane wheels with genuine skate bearings that ensure a smooth and speedy roll.
The exterior case is made from high-end Makrolon polycarbonate to protect everything on the inside from the perils of the outside. It also features zippered dividers to help compress your clothing and arrange things easier. It holds up to 61 litres and comes in at an incredibly light weight - just 5.1kg.
Tumi
Charlie Clifford founded Tumi in New Jersey back in 1975, with the intention of producing a wide range of high end suitcases and travel bags. All Tumi products go through stringent tests, 30 in total, before they are allowed to leave the factory including tear strength, oil resistance and a the drop test.
This Short Trip Packing Case has an aluminium shell and retractable top and side handles. It holds up to 55 litres of essential travel clobber and even has a hanging bracket built into the interior.
Globe-Trotter
Mayfair is an area of London where it is literally impossible to avoid luxury items and high-end fashion, and area Globe-Trotter have called home since 1897.
They specialise in wonderfully designed luggage that is both practical and eye-catching, such as this Deluxe 26” Leather Trimmed Suitcase. It is handmade in the brand’s Herefordshire workshop, with a telescopic handle and fibreboard corners reinforced with high-grade leather. The Deluxe is also one of those suitcases that you have for life that can be passed down through generations, such is its timeless silhouette and outstanding production.
Zero Halliburton
Born in 1938 by Erle Halliburton, Zero Halliburton cases have gone on to earn themselves a strong reputation in the luggage world. They were the first to introduce aluminium suitcases – now the material of choice for company's such as Rimowa – and the company was even selected to produce a case for the Apollo 11 mission, to safely bring back lunar rock material from the moon.
The Pursuit case features a patent-pending concave edging design to provide the ultimate in strength and stability, while ball-bearing wheels promise to glide your case through the airport terminal with ease.
Carl Friedrik
Brothers Niklas and Mattis Oppermann started Carl Friedrik in 2012. The idea was to create quality leather products for the modern man using some of the world’s best artisan producers.
Their Carry On is unique in that it is made from a mixture of polycarbonate and aluminium, making for a highly durable construction. The interior features compression straps, two zippered pockets and a solid telescopic handle. This is a very well made carry on for short trips and breaks - and for the price - it’s a steal!
