Travel in Style With Something from the Most Expensive Luggage Brands

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Every day 2,587,000 passengers fly in and out of US airports.

More people are flying today than at any other point in airline history. If you’re one of those frequent flyers, it’s not enough to be traveling. You want to be traveling with style and elegance, not with the hand-me-down suitcases your mom gave you when they upgraded.

When you’re traveling to luxurious destinations, you need luxurious luggage to match. Many of the most expensive luggage brands have been crafting their versatile and stylish wares for decades and are well-known for good reason.

If you’re in the market for new travel gear that lives up to its name, and its cost, keep reading to find out all the brands you have to choose from.

The Most Expensive Luggage Brands

Below are the most luxurious luggage brands you can find, and a detailed explanation of what you’re paying for.

Samsonite

Founded in 1910, Samsonite was one of the first luggage brands. It’s well known for high-quality craftsmanship. More recently, it’s been recognized for its design as well.

Samsonite’s suitcases are lightweight but durable. If you’re not one to trust your expensive luggage in the hands of baggage handlers, Samsonite keeps your valuables safe and protected.

Samsonite released the Curv technology in 2008. Its layers of polypropylene fabric are woven into self-enforcing sheets. It’s light, strong, and won’t damage what’s inside upon impact.

Used in the highly coveted Cosmolite collection, Samonsite received the ‘best of the best’ Red Dob design award for this technology, earning its place among the best and most expensive luggage.

Away

This brand has been available for just over 3 years but already has the likes of Rashida Jones and Mandy Moore toting them around airports all over the world. Entrepreneur and model Karlie Kloss has even designed in collaboration with Away.

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This highly exclusive luggage brand is only available online through Awaytravel.com.

Globe Trotter

Another one of the oldest luxury luggage brands, Globe Trotter was founded in 1897. Since the Queen chose the brand for her honeymoon in 1947, it’s become the brand name for royalty and A-listers alike.

The brand retains a vintage look as well as a tradition of hand-craftsmanship. Each piece takes 10 days to make using original Victorian machinery.

These suitcases are spacious enough to pack all of your most stylish vacation outfits. The Centenary collection is covered in high-quality, elegant leather corners and straps.

Globe Trotter also boats one of the most expensive 6-piece luggage sets on the market. Their James Bond Special Edition series sells for $12,800.

Available at Net-a-Porter, Nordstrom, and Barneys, sophisticated travelers with a passion for tradition count this among the best and most expensive luggage brands.

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vitton started creating luggage pieces in 1871. These beautiful and versatile flat-bottom trunks count the Kardashians, Kate Hudson, and Sarah Jessica Parker among its loyal elite.

Another luggage brand that offers both spaciousness with luxury, their suitcases come in multi-color designs including the ever-feminine deep cherry, purple, cyan, indigo, and classic electric black. The wheels are also multi-directional, making them easy to tote around long airport lines and customs.

Louis Vitton offers another one of the most expensive luggage sets currently available. For $60,000, their luggage set comes with 4 matching suitcases, steamer trunks, a jewelry case, a wardrobe, an armoire, a cruiser bad, and of course, a bag for your hats.

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Rimowa

The story behind this classic brand makes it all the more interesting.

A fire destroyed all the materials of a father and son suitcase-making business in the 1930’s. All they had left was aluminum and they decided to create a suitcase with what was left.

The result was the first aluminum suitcase ever created. And that same ribbed design created in the early 20th century is still used today. Except now it’s known as one of the lightest and more durable suitcases good money can buy.

The futuristic design is now made with a polycarbonate that is just as durable if not more so. Its ability to withstand even the most turbulent of flights is what makes it the favorite luggage brand of celebrities like Gwenyth Paltrow and Cara Delevingne.

Tumi

Named after a Peruvian ceremonial knife, this South American brand has been a favorite in the high-end luggage market since 1975. It features handcrafted and unique designs that Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Alexander Skarsgard can’t get enough of.

Tumi builds its suitcases using three layers of ABS and polycarbonate. The hardshell cases are high-performing and have removable garment sleeves along with a hanger bracket. They’re not only big enough for two people, they’re designs are timeless and beautiful.

Bric’s

This Italian luggage designer is headquartered in Lake Como, Italy. The company is small, family owned and exclusive. Every one of its high-quality bags is produced in one of the few high-fashion centers of the world: Italy.

Counting Amal Clooney, Blake Lively, and Pippa Middleton among its regular toters, the Bric’s bags can be purchased at Neiman Marcus and Norstrom.

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Gucci

Whether you’re looking for a simple weekend tote or an elegantly-designed full suitcase, Gucci’s offerings are among the most expensive luggage in the world for their sleek style.

The four-wheeled Gucci suitcase featuring Alessandro Michele’s Tian print will have air travelers everywhere asking where you bought your bag. It’s covered in a print inspired by Chinese tapestries dating back to the 1800’s.

Besides the beautiful outward appearance finished with leather top handles, the interior has two lined compartments and a padded front pocket to keep your valuables secure and protected from impact. If a matching carry-on and suitcase are what you’re after, the Tian design is also available in cabin-baggage size.

Goyard

When you’re looking for sophistication and elegance, you can always count on the Parisian brands. Goyard is no exception to the rule.

This company doesn’t advertise or sell their brand online, making it one of the most exclusive most expensive luggage brands on our list. To purchase one, you’ll have to visit a Goyard boutique.

Founded in 1853, these suitcases are handmade and have been carried by the likes of Coco Channel and Pablo Picasso. More contemporary A-listers loyal to the brand are Marion Cotillard and Karl Lagerfeld.

Are You a Globe Trotter?

The most expensive luggage isn’t just for celebrities anymore. As more people take to the skies every year, making an investment in luxury luggage that promises both beauty and versatility is becoming more common.

Check out our blog for more globe-trotting travel hacks for those who want to travel in style.