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A New Icon from the 1969 Archives

Some designs do not belong to time—they carry it.

Drawing from its 1969 archives, RIMOWA introduces the Classic Aluminium Grid collection, bringing a design language rooted in the brand’s heritage back into the present. More than a new series of suitcases, it is a revival of memory, form, and identity.

Limited to just 1,969 pieces, the collection reinterprets the technical strength of aluminium through a structured, geometric expression—where past and present meet on a single surface.
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The RIMOWA Aluminium Grid Collection

The RIMOWA Classic Aluminium Grid is a limited-edition collection inspired by the brand’s hand-carry case designs developed in 1969. Unlike RIMOWA’s iconic vertical grooves, this series introduces a distinct geometric grid pattern across its surface, offering a new visual language.

This approach goes beyond a simple aesthetic shift; it is a direct reference to the brand’s industrial heritage. The grid motif reflects a design philosophy rooted in technical precision, modular thinking, and functional clarity.

The collection is presented in three formats: a compact hand-carry case, a cabin suitcase, and, for the first time within this series, a trunk silhouette. Each piece is crafted in Cologne and issued as a numbered limited edition, reinforcing its rarity and collectible character.
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From 1969 to Today: RIMOWA’s Design Legacy

RIMOWA’s relationship with aluminium dates back to 1898, yet the 1960s marked a defining shift in the brand’s design language. During this period, its suitcases evolved beyond mere travel objects, becoming a synthesis of engineering precision and design thinking.

The archival design developed in 1969 stands as one of the key references behind today’s Aluminium Grid collection. The technical approach of that era—its clarity between form and function, and its industrial aesthetic—is now reinterpreted for the modern user.

Rather than replicating the past, this collection redefines it. In doing so, it moves beyond nostalgia and becomes a timeless design object.
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Aluminium Grid Design: Geometry, Rhythm, and Strength

RIMOWA’s signature grooved aluminium surface gives way, in this collection, to a more structured and architectural language. The embossed grid pattern pressed into the aluminium shell creates a rhythmic and powerful visual presence.

This geometry is not merely aesthetic; it also reinforces durability and structural integrity. When combined with the inherent strength of aluminium, the grid form results in a construction that feels both robust and precisely balanced.

Inside, this design language continues with a softer expression. A quilted interior lining introduces a tactile contrast to the rigid aluminium exterior, adding depth to the overall experience. This interplay between hard and soft elevates the piece beyond pure functionality, positioning it as a sensory object as much as a practical one.
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Craftsmanship in the Details: Material and Finish

The Classic Aluminium Grid collection stands out through its meticulous attention to detail. Leather accents in heritage blue tones act as both a refined visual highlight and a subtle reference to the brand’s history.

Elements such as the high-gloss palladium lock system, airplane-debossed rivets, and ergonomic leather handles reflect the technical excellence RIMOWA has developed over decades. At the same time, features like the infinitely adjustable telescopic handle, the Multiwheel system, and the Flex Divider interior organization underline that this collection is not only aesthetic, but highly functional.

Each piece is crafted in Germany at RIMOWA’s Cologne factory, reinforcing its identity as a true “Made in Germany” engineering product.

Limited Edition: Restricted to 1,969 Pieces

One of the most defining aspects of the RIMOWA Aluminium Grid collection is its strict limitation to just 1,969 pieces—a direct reference to the year that inspired its design.

With each piece individually numbered, the collection transcends its role as a travel essential and becomes a collectible object. It moves beyond the realm of everyday luggage, positioning itself as a design piece meant to be kept, appreciated, and carried across time.
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The Future, Rooted in the Past

The RIMOWA Classic Aluminium Grid is a collection that pays homage to the past, yet feels entirely rooted in the present. Technical precision, design discipline, and material expertise come together in a seamless balance.

This collection is more than just a suitcase.

It is an object that carries the design language of an era into today’s journeys—and perhaps most importantly, a story built to endure time.
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