Globe-Trotter has teamed up with two fellow British heritage companies to create a special edition pair of 125th anniversary cases
Anyone who has whizzed a Globe-Trotter suitcase through the airport, past scores of admiring glances, knows that it is something special – an object that transcends mere luggage. It could be said that every Globe-Trotter suitcase produced today has been some 125 years in the making.
This year marks Globe-Trotter’s milestone anniversary. One hundred and twenty-five years in business is an impressive feat for any luxury brand. More impressive still is that the suitcases are still primarily made by hand in Britain and, in many ways, the iconic design has barely changed.
Globe-Trotter luggage is simple yet eminently recognisable. It’s the quintessential suitcase – indeed, the world’s most famous – with its sturdy rectangular body, leather straps, corners and handle. And yet each one is an instant conversation starter.
Globe-Trotter has teamed up with two fellow British heritage companies to create a special edition pair of 125th anniversary cases
Anyone who has whizzed a Globe-Trotter suitcase through the airport, past scores of admiring glances, knows that it is something special – an object that transcends mere luggage. It could be said that every Globe-Trotter suitcase produced today has been some 125 years in the making.
This year marks Globe-Trotter’s milestone anniversary. One hundred and twenty-five years in business is an impressive feat for any luxury brand. More impressive still is that the suitcases are still primarily made by hand in Britain and, in many ways, the iconic design has barely changed.
Globe-Trotter luggage is simple yet eminently recognisable. It’s the quintessential suitcase – indeed, the world’s most famous – with its sturdy rectangular body, leather straps, corners and handle. And yet each one is an instant conversation starter.
In 1997, the Centenary suitcase is a trunk style suitcase with wheels, which features leather straps across the body, an extendable handle and two-wheel system, was introduced in homage to one of the earliest Globe-Trotter designs and in celebration of its centenary. Before this, Globe-Trotter suitcases were a more minimalist design without body straps or wheels, so they were carried around more like an attaché briefcase. The addition of two wheels and, more recently, four, came at the request of Globe-Trotter’s travel-loving customers. The luggage colours have also become more expressive and experimental, and the recently launched bespoke configurator service has opened up a whole new world of possibility. Collaboration has also been important to Globe-Trotter, beginning with a vibrant partnership with British brand Eley Kishimoto in 2004 all the way up to this year’s unique collaborations with artist David Shrigley and rapper Tyler, the Creator. Each one continuously pushes the boundaries of skill and creativity.
A heritage brand knows that it needs to adapt in order to stay relevant while staying true to its roots. Something that remains consistent with Globe-Trotter suitcases is the patented Vulcanised Fibreboard body. Even when making a bespoke ski case or a mobile vinyl record “listening station” for the Analogue Foundation, Vulcanised Fibreboard is the key ingredient. This unique material is strong yet lightweight, made from 14 layers of compressed recycled paper, cotton and wood pulp. The material was invented by Thomas Taylor in 1859 and patented by Globe-Trotter in 1902. The exact formula for creating Vulcanised Fibreboard is one of the company’s most closely guarded secrets.
To commemorate 125 years of Globe-Trotter, a brand-new special edition case has just been released. The Centenary 125th Anniversary Collection features two new colourways – Heritage Brown and Heritage Blue – in the iconic Centenary design. Available in two-wheel and four-wheel configurations as well as a no-wheel version, the collection is a celebratory nod to the earliest Globe-Trotter cases.
In 1997, the Centenary suitcase is a trunk style suitcase with wheels, which features leather straps across the body, an extendable handle and two-wheel system, was introduced in homage to one of the earliest Globe-Trotter designs and in celebration of its centenary. Before this, Globe-Trotter suitcases were a more minimalist design without body straps or wheels, so they were carried around more like an attaché briefcase. The addition of two wheels and, more recently, four, came at the request of Globe-Trotter’s travel-loving customers. The luggage colours have also become more expressive and experimental, and the recently launched bespoke configurator service has opened up a whole new world of possibility. Collaboration has also been important to Globe-Trotter, beginning with a vibrant partnership with British brand Eley Kishimoto in 2004 all the way up to this year’s unique collaborations with artist David Shrigley and rapper Tyler, the Creator. Each one continuously pushes the boundaries of skill and creativity.
A heritage brand knows that it needs to adapt in order to stay relevant while staying true to its roots. Something that remains consistent with Globe-Trotter suitcases is the patented Vulcanised Fibreboard body. Even when making a bespoke ski case or a mobile vinyl record “listening station” for the Analogue Foundation, Vulcanised Fibreboard is the key ingredient. This unique material is strong yet lightweight, made from 14 layers of compressed recycled paper, cotton and wood pulp. The material was invented by Thomas Taylor in 1859 and patented by Globe-Trotter in 1902. The exact formula for creating Vulcanised Fibreboard is one of the company’s most closely guarded secrets.
To commemorate 125 years of Globe-Trotter, a brand-new special edition case has just been released. The Centenary 125th Anniversary Collection features two new colourways – Heritage Brown and Heritage Blue – in the iconic Centenary design. Available in two-wheel and four-wheel configurations as well as a no-wheel version, the collection is a celebratory nod to the earliest Globe-Trotter cases.
To create these special-edition cases, Globe-Trotter enlisted the help of two companies that share the same values of craftsmanship and quality.
Scottish leather manufacturer Muirhead is no stranger to collaborating on special Globe-Trotter projects, as well as producing premium low-carbon leather for luxury clients such as British Airways and the Orient Express. Like Globe-Trotter, Muirhead was established in the UK in the 1800s, and still operates from Scotland today as one of Europe’s oldest tanneries.
To create these special-edition cases, Globe-Trotter enlisted the help of two companies that share the same values of craftsmanship and quality.
Scottish leather manufacturer Muirhead is no stranger to collaborating on special Globe-Trotter projects, as well as producing premium low-carbon leather for luxury clients such as British Airways and the Orient Express. Like Globe-Trotter, Muirhead was established in the UK in the 1800s, and still operates from Scotland today as one of Europe’s oldest tanneries.