Rimowa x rick owens

Did Rick Owens Just Create the Ultimate RIMOWA Cabin Bag?

Ben McKimm
By Ben McKimm - News

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Dior, Supreme, Fendi, Aime Leon Dore, Off-White, and Daniel Arsham himself are just a few of the biggest names to have their brand planted on a RIMOWA. However, the just-released (and now sold-out) RIMOWA x Rick Owens collaboration could be the best yet. This fully leather-lined RIMOWA x Rick Owens Original Cabin in Bronze (USD$3,525) is limited to just 500 examples and features a bespoke patinated aluminium finish that is achieved through a manual pigment application process.

“No matter how far or long, I only bring one carry-on. I wanted the outside finish to recall a bronze from Giacometti, Brâncuși, or Richard Serra, and I wanted the interior to feel like the touch of a black leather glove,” Rick Owens recalls. “I don’t need much, but I like my bare necessities to be as supernatural as possible.”

RELATED: Aimé Leon Dore’s RIMOWA Collab Completes Sneaker-Culture’s Luxury Take-Over.

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RIMOWA x Rick Owens Original Cabin Bronze | Image: Supplied / RIMOWA

The perfect interplay between form and function, we love how the brand hasn’t simply added a Rick Owens logo to the top of the bag and called it a day. No, this bag intentionally keeps logos to a minimum. You’ll find one on the top badge outside, one on the leather label next to the German Maison’s on the inside, and one on the leather straps.

While the bronze exterior is the drawcard here, you won’t want to look past the interior because this is the first time RIMOWA has ever added a fully leather interior. Everything from the lining to the Flex Dividers has been entirely reimagined in leather. The material used inside is sourced directly from Rick Owens. That includes the luggage tag which is made by Rick Owens in Italy and crafted from genuine hair-on cowskin. Finally, like all RIMOWA bags, it’s backed by RIMOWA’s unconditional Lifetime Guarantee.

“Rick Owens brings an unapologetic edge to everything he touches. His fearless approach inspired a collaboration that challenges convention at every step. We reimagined the limits of our manufacturing to deliver a piece that celebrates creativity and craft at their highest level,” said RIMOWA CEO Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert.

If you want to get your hands on one, act quickly. Starting January 30th, 2025, the RIMOWA x Rick Owens Original Cabin Bronze will be made available at select RIMOWA and Rick Owens stores worldwide – including South Korea and Singapore for the former – and online at RIMOWA.com and RickOwens.eu

Rimowa x rick owens original cabin in bronze on truck
RIMOWA x Rick Owens Original Cabin Bronze | Image: Supplied / RIMOWA

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Ben McKimm

Journalist - Automotive & Tech

Ben McKimm

Ben lives in Sydney, Australia. He has a Bachelor's Degree (Media, Technology and the Law) from Macquarie University (2020). Outside of his studies, he has spent the last decade heavily involved in the automotive, technology and fashion world. Turning his ...