Globe-Trotter Centenary Collection
My obsession with travel luggage continues. And trust me when I say this: having been all over the world in 2010 with my reliable Rimowa pieces in tow, there is no better way to travel than to invest in pieces that are well-made, sturdy and stylish. Besides Rimowa, the only other brand I’m truly smitten with is Globe-Trotter, which made its debut in Singapore two years ago at Isetan Scotts.
Why am I so obsessed with Globe-Trotter? Besides having a long illustrious history since being founded in 1897 (yes, I’m a sucker for all things that come with its own heritage), it was (and still is) a hand-made product. From a sheet of fibre board, an ash wood frame and leather trimmings, the piece comes together, so painstakingly laborious they only make a few each day.
Globe-Trotter also has its fair share of fans, from Queen Elizabeth II who choose Globe-Trotter to bring on her honeymoon, to Sir Winston Churchill who used the smaller attaché to hold his documents during the war. Present day fans include Daniel Craig, Sir Terence Conran, Sofia Coppola and Kate Moss.
Over the years, Globe-Trotter has launched different collections, from the celebrated Original to the breezy Cruise collections, but I’m personally gunning for anything from the Globe-Trotter Centenary collection (shown above), launched to celebrate their 100th anniversary in 1997.
13 years on, it still looks as it should, well-made, sturdy and stylish.
Besides Orange/Tan and Red/Tan, I really, really want the 26″ suitcase in Black/Grey (SGD2220), which will make a great companion piece to my Rimowa Classic Flight suite. Santa, if you’re reading this, I know Christmas is over, but could you just head down to Cumulus (located within Wheelock Place) and get it for me? Pretty please?
Images: Globe-Trotter
I’m in love with the one in ORANGE. Wondering if it’s made of lightweight materials?
The shell of the suitcase is made of fibre board, which is really very lightweight. Much lighter than my aluminum Rimowa pieces for sure.
Same as Aaron, i love love the orange one! Gives a very vintage, classic look. Do they happen to make it in briefcases? Hehe. Thanks for sharing BB!
They do, but I don’t think Cumulus stocks anything below 26″. For those you got to ask them to bring it in specially for you.
These actually look much too beautiful for the brutal way they treat luggage at the airport. I will strongly encourage you to get pieces small enough for hand carry!!!
Super nice! (FB)
my friend who lives in London had her all-black Globe Trotter special ordered. it looks so chic. and like Dottie’s comment above, she advised me to get one big enough to just hand carry. Globe Trotter trunks are like diamonds or croc Birkins: the price rises exponentially with size.
Thanks Allan, will most definitely keep that in mind.
you’re welcome. by the way, this is the suitcase my friend ordered. took 6 weeks to arrive. £440.
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Don’t get Globe-Trotter. I owned one in the past. It is as durable as a plastic coated cereal box.
Steamline luggage in leather (not fabric as it is also a plastic coated cereal box) is more durable and just as cute. (FB)
Thanks for the tip Crystal! Will check them out as well.
Have been a fan of this even before Rimowa but only having one size for trolley-type made me get Rimowa instead. Nevertheless, I still want to own one!!! Love!
Anyone know where I can find the Centenary collection in any colors in a size 21?? Cumulus dont have them in stock…
Didn’t see them when I passed by Cumulus a couple of days back. Are you sure they still have them?
Yes they do. Just head on down and check with the SAs on this.