RIMOWA rewrites the narrative of daily commute with its newest member of the family — The Original Bag.
Stalwart supporters of RIMOWA know when to pull out the big guns for show and tell. So long as the travel time goes on for more than two sleeps, any use of the Original Suitcase is well warranted. But there’s no need to wait for these opportunities anymore with their latest addition to the Original collection. The German luxury travel maison is now introducing the Original Bag — the same emblematic grooves and timeless elegance, but in new innovative proportions.
If you liked the vanity case, this release ups the ante for something more compact and convenient to carry around. Made in Germany, the hard-sided and lightweight aluminium handbag — that can be worn on the shoulder bag, cross-body or held by hand – takes the shape of the familiar rounded rectangular frame, expertly crafted to be sleek and durable while paying tribute to the design language of the brand.
The Original Bag is topped off by thoughtful details that include an elegantly crafted leather handle reinforced by an aluminium frame, a removable and adjustable webbing strap, as well as a RIMOWA-pioneered button mechanism that readily facilitates opening and closing.
The inner side of the Original Bag is crafted entirely in Italian-made leather, the ample storage space made even smarter with the addition of a zipped pocket and slots to store credit cards on the inside. As for the outside, RIMOWA has chosen to make the Original Bag available in Silver and Black — making the mini suitcase the perfect companion for both casual and formal occasions, as well as for seamless travel between them.
To celebrate the release of the Original Bag, RIMOWA and agency of record Anomaly have come together to cast today’s foremost tastemakers in design and style for an escapade through the urban jungle. Supermodel Liu Wen, rapper Central Cee, journalist and creative director IB Kamara and photographer Larissa Hofmann take to the streets with their trusty Original Bags, concurring downtown to The Strokes to show just how at home RIMOWA’s new release already is for life in and beyond the city.
RIMOWA’s Original Bag in Silver and Black (2950 SGD) will be available at RIMOWA stores and online from September 12. Once you are done with this story, click here to catch up with our September 2024 issue.