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From possessing high-end designer apparels, branded jewellery, exquisite watches, technology-rich vehicles, fancy real estates, to going all out for that unthinkable holiday or impeccable wedding, luxurious experiences and fancy material possessions are the new bling. And it is truly inspiring to see how luxury brands are catering to the needs beyond the mundane. As a customer, if you want a certain kind of object, you have multiple options in the global market today. In the similar landscape, with the global rise of high-spending travellers, the world of stylish and customisable luggage has also undergone a dramatic shift over the last few decades.
The affluent globetrotters and frequent flyers aren’t settling for less. Be it a fine bag at check-in or a premium trolley in the lounge, every seasoned traveller loves to flaunt that luggage that makes heads turn at the airport. And with the availability of utilitarian products, bespoke designing, and the constant need for personalisation, elegant and made-to-order travel accessories have become a hot pick.
It lends a unique vibe to the traveller, adds a visual journal to their experience, and gives them the opportunity to express their creativity and eccentricity. When one opts for a particular brand, it is often an extension of their personality. They are happy to flaunt their exquisite taste, sense of accomplishment, societal status, or just their quest for authenticity, and comfort. While monogrammed finishes, an extra hallmark, and travel stickers enhance the aesthetics, people also want functionality to blend in with overall luxury. Cutting-edge capabilities like anti-theft design, fingerprint locks, tamper-proof zippers, GPS monitoring, automated weight sensors, real-time alterations, lightweight, and fully personalised designs are just some of the ways in which customers are prioritising self-expression, on-the-go. If you are also among those who want to match their luggage to their car or outfit, or even turn your trendy vacations and business travels super haute, this list of crème de la crème innovative, glamorous, and fully customisable luggage is for you.
With Tumi in tow, you are sure to steal the show! It is incredibly chic and stylish on its own. Customers seek innovation, sustainability, and intelligent features, and Tumi knows to put it all together. It is one of the most versatile brands that has never shied away from churning out world-class business and travel products. Its bags emotionally connect with its consumers, something that’s important in the day.
Tumi offers a rich range of colours and great options to customise. It scores high marks on versatility by blending functionality with style. Also, the luggage is built to last, and they continually explore new and different recycled materials and components to do their bit for the environment. With TSA-approved locks, expandable compartments, built-in USB charging ports and add-a-bag hooks, Tumi makes for classic pick and brings in a touch of elegance. The latest offering from Tumi is 19 Degree Aluminium, and one may stop by a Tumi store for complimentary monogramming on some of the selected styles. The brand also ensures that if your luggage is lost, they’ll help you track it down with the Tumi Tracer® product recovery program
This German brand has transcended seasons and has retained its value over time. The brand believes in respecting owner’s interests and preferences. And so, it often keeps coming up with limited-edition pieces in collaboration with artists, designers, and luxury brands. From colourful handles to stickers, to monogrammable leather luggage tags, Rimowa offers multiple ways to customise your luggage pieces. The brand helps with personalised stickers which carry city names, country flags, company logo, travel history, or travel-themed stickers, anything that you would like to flaunt.
Honestly, if storytelling with your luggage is the goal, your mission would be accomplished with Rimowa. Apart from the external detailing, it provides an accessory kit with enough organisers and packing cubes to personalise the interiors. In some cases, Rimowa also does unique interior linings and personalised colour accents.
This UK-based brand champions its craftsmanship and leather. Aside from that, Globe-trotter is known to be unique, iconic, and timeless, with a core design that has remained unchanged since 1897.
Made by skilled artisans, every luggage is not just a work of art but an investment for the owner. From the choice of the leather, colour, accents, navy corners, design, travel stickers, wheels, to the final monogrammed look, Globe-trotter crafts custom-designed pieces that are truly 'you.' And in the words of DJ Gilles Peterson, who has very recently expanded his collection of luxury trunks with a bespoke case tailored from Globe-trotter, “every seasoned traveller requires a Globe-Trotter"
This one offers a superb customisation programme that goes beyond the wide range of colours, monogramming and add-on favourite accessories. From incorporating laser engravings, putting your initials on handles, address tags, elastic belts to covers, padlocks, patches of your choice to adding stickers, colourful accessories, hand drawings, Fabbrica Pelletterie Milano assembles one-of-a-kind vintage luggage pieces and trunks for its customers. The artists and designers at this Italian brand (since 1946) root for artisanal craftsmanship with cutting-edge travel design. While Fabbrica Pelletterie Milano uses the unbreakable makrolon® polycarbonate for its bank light collection, it is popular for using precious materials, aluminium shells, avant-garde technologies, and special butterfly locks. The best part is that their customisation service, applicable for all their collections makes it stand out.
Roam embodies everything that a modern traveller looks for. It is lightweight, stylish, easy to manoeuvre, customisable, and inherently classic. It is loved because it is spacious, comes with lots of pockets, and additional storage facilities. It also offers tons of combinations where one can design their own suitcase by choosing eco-friendly materials, the front or back shell, spinner wheels, TSA locks, 360-degree wheels, waterproof zipper, recycled lining, monogram patch, carry handles, and even the binding. Not to miss the stunning and Instagrammable nine colour options as well! Roam's standard ‘carry-on’ is roomy, and fun to customise and play with.
Roam also offers an additional 100-day trial period, as well as a lifetime warranty. Their Americana-inspired collection has a gorgeous palette of red, white, and blue, offering striking and well-designed colourisation and customisation.
Art of Marquages, hand-painted, customised—no one does is better than Goyard! When it comes to specialising box-making, trunk-making and personalising with delicate art, this one wins hands down.
Selecting the right luggage depends a lot on the taste and the type of trips that a traveller is undertaking. If one is looking for timeless, exclusive, and seamless, the trunks and rolling suitcases from Maison Goyard are a worthy investment. Once a favourite with the French aristocracy, and now popular with the celebrities, illustrious artists, captains of industry, and heads of state and royals, Goyard offers great customisation with initials, stripes, bespoke motifs, playful images and symbols. It may not be extra spacious or fitted with too many trendy accessories like other luggage brands, but it has made a distinct impression with its beautiful fonts, use of natural pigments, and decorative motifs. And the biggest plush about this brand is that it not only offers custom-work on new purchases, but it also does so on pre-owned bags, cases and carry-on.
The largest direct-to-market luggage brand in Australia, July is also meticulously crafted and utterly finished to the individual’s choice. When it comes to colour palette, they will spoil you with 28 options.
July is known for its extensive customisation features—placements, sizes, names, initials, emojis, different font styles, multiple vibrant colours, mix and match, zippers, handle, wheels, holders—they do it all! The sleek design, structured finish, and roomier size makes its luggage pieces a fancy grab for any travel. Made with 100 per cent aerospace-grade German polycarbonate, the brand claims that they make unbreakable luggage. Do not miss their all-time favourite Carry on Essential and Carry on Pro collection as they are rated high among the lightest hard-shell carry-ons globally. The quality is amazing, and the aesthetic is as per your choice.
In terms of customisation, the brand offers monogramming on many of their pieces and various colourways. Baseline Collection is the most customisable, with products like their Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner offering monogramming and four colours to choose from (although steel grey will be discontinued soon).
The real draw for many travellers is that when they are investing in a piece of luggage, they want compliments on the looks and also that it lasts them a lifetime. The collection from Braggs and Riley is strong and sturdy with fine details but their lifetime guarantee is the real deal. They also cover airlines damage. What more do we want?