RIMOWA’s Limited Edition Holiday Cases are an Archival Cabin Bag Alternative

RIMOWA has released a more archival alternative to its Original Cabin (AUD$2,100) called the Holiday Hand-Carry Case. With dimensions of 38 x 50.5 x 18.4 cm (26 litres), it’s similar in size to the Original Cabin 55 x 40 x 23 cm (35 litres) and arrives at a more affordable price of AUD$1,740. That’s more expensive than the high-performance polycarbonate Essential Cabin (AUD$1,335) but cheaper than the RIMOWA Original aluminium suitcase.

With TSA-approved locks, dual organisation interior, adjustable shoulder strap, and a classic white leather luggage tag that recalls the iconic 1898 stamp, the limited edition bag is shaping up to be a sell-out success.

The Holiday Hand-Carry Case arrives in three bright, vivid colours: Gloss red, blue, and yellow, and is available right now at RIMOWA.

RIMOWA Holiday Hand-Carry Case Specifications

Price: AUD$1,740 (980€)

• Design: Based on a 1988 archival model
• Construction: High-performance polycarbonate with components from the Original collection
• Exterior: Polycarbonate
  • Frame: Anodised Aluminium
  • Corners: Hard-wearing Plastic
  • Interior: Polyester
  • Handle: Hard-wearing Plastic
  • Divider: Polyester & Mesh
• Details: White leather luggage tag embossed with RIMOWA’s 1898 Cologne stamp
• Layout: Adjustable mesh divider on one side and vintage-style compression straps on the other
  • Dimensions: 38 x 50.5 x 18.4 cm
  • Weight: 3.1 kilograms
  • Volume: 26 litres
• Locks: TSA-approved locks and detachable webbing shoulder strap

The Holiday Hand-Carry Case name is new, but it continues the legacy of a 1988 design informally known as ‘der Reisekoffer für junge Leute’ which translates to “travel case for young people.”

This release marks the start of a new age for the German brand where it will draw on the designs from the 1980s, including those with bright, vibrant colours. RIMOWA wants to bring vintage charm back to travel, and we think they’re starting on the right foot with the release of the Holiday Hand-Carry Case.

Like the Essential Cabin, the RIMOWA Holiday Hand-Carry Case is constructed from polycarbonate and features the Original collection’s lock and frame design.

With an adjustable shoulder strap (no telescopic handle) and no wheels, it’s a price to pay for what is essentially a less functional version of the Essential Cabin. However, the vintage design will turn a few heads, and the practicality has at least been retained on the inside with colour-matched interior and white mesh dividers and straps serving as a modern interpretation of the original archival design.

The RIMOWA Holiday Hand-Carry Case (AUD$1,740) is available at select RIMOWA stores worldwide and online at RIMOWA.com.