Excess baggage: The luxury suitcases your summer holiday needs
Wherever your travels take you, start them in style
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The Cotswolds or Costa Rica? Bath or Barbados? If there’s anything the travel woes of the past few years have taught us, it’s that any holiday can be brilliant as long as you’re doing it in style. So, with your Cornwall hotel or chic European escape booked, it’s time to turn your attention to your luggage. True, you might not be travelling far, but surely any five-star hotel deserves more than the dusty, beaten bag that’s been languishing in your loft? From limited-edition collaborations to timeless cases you’ll be carrying for years, here are the best luxury suitcases to invest in now.
Briggs & Riley Sympatico Medium Expandable Spinner
Make a statement with Briggs & Riley’s new Sympatico Glossy Ruby collection. Available in three hardsided sizes – carry-on, medium and large – the glossy exterior is made from high-strength recycled polycarbonate, while the interior includes a large zipped compartment and two smaller pockets for optimal organisation.
If red isn’t your colour, opt for matte finishes in black, plum, navy and olive and add a personalised monogram to ensure your precious cargo will never get mixed up at the airport. As with all Briggs & Riley luggage, each one comes with a lifetime guarantee, ensuring it’s as sustainable as it is stylish. That’s what we call a worthy investment.
Carl Friedrik Carry-On X Core Edition
One of the latest additions to Carl Friedrik’s highly coveted luggage collection, the Carry-On X Core Edition takes the brand’s signature carry-on case and exchanges the usual Makrolon polycarbonate shell for a recycled polyester front pocket that makes the case 10 per cent lighter (and that bit more practical). The perfect business trip companion.
Samsonite Lite-Box Aluminium spinner suitcase
Looking for a hard-wearing case that’s going to see you through many a holiday and business trip to come? Samsonite is the brand for you. Its lightweight aluminium cases are best sellers for a reason: they’re tough as nails and won’t eat into your weight limit. Plus, they come with a 10-year warranty so you can fly with peace of mind.
DAKS x Globe-Trotter x Mr. Slowboy carry-on case
When London-based luggage brand Globe-Trotter teams up with British fashion label Daks and illustrator Fei Wang (aka Mr. Slowboy), nothing less than a seriously fun, limited-edition capsule collection of cases is created. As with all Globe-Trotter suitcases, this carry-on variant is constructed from the brand’s proprietary vulcanised fibreboard. Made by bonding 14 layers of recycled paper with zinc, the material is lighter than aluminium, yet tougher than leather. It features Mr. Slowboy’s vibrant, playful illustrations on the exterior resulting in a case you won’t have trouble spotting on the baggage carousel.
Rimowa Check-In
German luggage brand Rimowa has a slew of chic designs and hues for summer 2026 all, of course, complete with the expert engineering the label is known for. Featuring all the practical touches you’d expect from Rimowa – TSA-approved locks, a multi-wheel system and telescopic handles – this British racing green case is sure to turn heads on the lugagge belt.
FPM Milano Bank spinner case
Rendered in a chic metallic hue, this aluminium case by FPM Milano is all about blending Italian sophistication with modern design touches. Utilising the brand’s eight decades of accessories expertise, its sturdy, studded outer shell is finished with Japanese-engineered wheels and an interior complete with handy straps and pockets to make packing a breeze.
Bric’s Bellagio
Despite being a proud Made In Italy brand since 1952, Bric’s suitcases really shot to fame when they were chosen by George and Amal Clooney for their much-photographed wedding in Venice. Make like the stellar couple and invest in the brand’s classic Bellagio design. Available in this classy olive hue, and finished with tan leather accents, its polycarbonate shell is a brilliant modern take on heritage luggage.
DB Ramverk check-in suitcase
Blending stylish form and function, this hard-shell case is made from 100 per cent recycled polyester and rendered in an array of trendy shades including sage green, beige and black. The lightweight suitcase benefits from the brand’s signature features including custom designer telescopic trolley handle and Japanese Hinomoto wheels for smooth manoeuvring. Plus, the matching carry-on fits neatly inside for easy storage.
Antler Icon Stripe large hard-shell suitcase
British luggage expert Antler has been designing stylish and durable luggage since 1914, so you know you’re in good hands with its Icon Stripe collection. The hard-wearing shell will withstand being flung around on the airplane or in the car boot, while 360-spinner wheels and and a comfortable grip on the handle make travelling a breeze. Tend to go overboard with the souvenirs? You’ll be grateful for the expandable design that instantly increases packing capacity.
Timothy London Burlington suitcase
Looking for a suitcase that’s as elegant as it is robust? Look to Timothy London’s Burlington range. Available in ivory, titanium and black, the suitcase is made with ultra-tough polycarbonate and equipped with every functional element you could hope for – ergonomic telescopic handle, silent wheels, and a key and combination dial lock. While it’s designed to last, should any manufacturing defects come up, Timothy London’s lifetime guarantee means they’ll be repaired or replaced for free.
