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Travel is an existential statement with the new RIMOWA x Rick Owens collab
Text Gayathri Pullare
Fashion never stops moving – a tenet of design held dear by cult mobility brand RIMOWA. Travelling in style is no longer complete without the recognisable clean lines of their luggage pieces. In keeping with this signature minimalist look, the German Maison has released a limited edition of their classic Cabin suitcase in collaboration with style visionary Rick Owens.
The RIMOWA x Rick Owens Original Cabin Bronze gives the familiar aluminium exterior a bronze patina that evokes the sculptural aesthetic associated with the oxidised glamour of the works of Giacometti and Brâncuși. The shadowy romanticism of an aged exterior is achieved by a manual application of the pigment, and is designed to transform over time and with use – details that ensure each suitcase is one of a kind.
“No matter how far or long, I only bring one carry-on,” explained Rick Owens, adding that he wanted the interior to feel “like the touch of a black leather glove”. The result: RIMOWA’s first-ever fully leather interior, down to the proprietary Flex Dividers the Maison is known for, sourced directly from Owens’ atelier. A luggage tag fashioned from genuine hair-on cowskin completes the avant-garde makeover Owens’ stylistic tone gives to the well-loved case.
The collection is limited to 500 pieces, each one individually numbered, elevating the exclusivity of the release. Backed by the Maison’s lifetime guarantee, the case bridges art and utility. Available at select stores and online, it’s a relic for the modern nomad — proof that even in transit, beauty thrives in the unexpected.