THE HOLIDAY CASE: RIMOWA REIMAGINES A JOYFUL ARCHIVE PIECE
THE HOLIDAY CASE: RIMOWA REIMAGINES A JOYFUL ARCHIVE PIECE
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THE HOLIDAY CASE: RIMOWA REIMAGINES A JOYFUL ARCHIVE PIECE

This playful reinterpretation of our archive hand cases is inspired by the longings of travel.

 

In 1988, RIMOWA launched a case which was then known as ‘der Reisekoffer für junge Leute’ – or, ‘the suitcase for young people’. Replete with bright, vivid colours – a bold first for the Maison at that time, reflecting the creative explosion of the late ‘80s – they make up some of the most iconic images from our archival catalogues. While marketed as ‘easy, light and casual’, the cases spoke to an emotion that runs deeper: the familiar longing for a holiday.

 

 

 

Discover the Holiday Hand-Carry Cases

 

Decades later, travel continues to make us dream. A new limited edition collection reflects the retro aesthetic of the piece which inspired it – celebrating the daring design ethos of that moment, while reaffirming RIMOWA’s legacy of blending functional innovation with creative expression. Featuring contrasting white accents for a striking, vintage look, the Holiday Case is available in bright primary colours - Blue, Yellow and Red - that embody that joy of the journey. Each piece is crafted from lightweight polycarbonate, combined with the durability of the iconic Original collection’s lock and frame – and as a mark of its enduring quality, is backed by RIMOWA’s lifetime guarantee.

 

 

 

The original imagery of the archival catalogue depicted dreams of destinations far away, drenched in sunshine, cocktails, turquoise waters and golden sands – with the promise that the RIMOWA case would take you there. This proved rich inspiration for a new creative concept in the 21st century, which sees hopeful travellers gaze at travel advertisements mounted in street windows with the Holiday Case in hand.

 

Whether the excitement of the unknown or a return to familiar shores, the promise of a trip of a lifetime ignites our sense of adventure, making the wait just as exhilarating as the destination. With its vibrant colours and striking design, the Holiday Case is the embodiment of those happy feelings.

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