The heritage-focused luggage industry has been disrupted by a number of new brands in recent memory. Jen Rubio’s Away, for one, has sold over half a million hard-shell cases since it was founded in 2016. At the same time, the growing industry has been shaken up the closure of prominent start-ups like Raden and Bluesmart. While it’s still too soon to call it, here’s a number of (relatively) indie luggage providers who might just break out of the pack. Or, at the very least, provide endless opportunities for A+ travel photos.
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Established: 1989
Hashtags: #lojeltravel #enrichthejourney
Of Note: Lojel is the among the first luggage brands to create a specific line for water protective pieces.
Established: 2005
Hashtags: #lipault
Of Note: Treats luggage like any other fashion accessory with cool designer collaborations.
Established: 2016
Hashtags: #travelhappy
Of Note: Chic cotton in chic colors.
Established: 2005
Hashtags: #steamlinetravels
Of Note: Vintage-inspired (think Orient Express).
Established: 1989
Hashtags: #calpak#calpaktravel
Of Note: Attempting to reinvent luggage by designing how it that reflects the traveler.
Established: 1898
Hashtags: #rimowa
Of Note: Japanese brand inspired by the Golden Age of Aviation.
Established: 2015
Hashtags: #travelaway
Of Note: Known for functional minimalism and cool add-ons, like an in-suitcase phone charger.
Established: 1946
Hashtags: #delsey
Of Note: Originally made leather cases for cameras and photo equipment.
Established: 1970
Hashtags: #myAndiamo
Of Note: Known for zipperless luggage.
Established: 2014
Hashtags: #LuggageMate
Of Note: Thoughful touches like a digital scale.
