If you ever wanted to be the envy of the entire crowd at any airport baggage carousel in the world, buying one of these 11 most expensive luggage sets is a good way to do it.
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Ever since Lois Vuitton become personal luggage maker to the French Empress Eugénie de Montijo, Napoleon III’s wife, it has become imperative for world’s rich and famous to own brand name luggage. Vuitton’s product, arguably the first brand name in history, soon rose to such popularity that the company opened up offices around the world. Large steamer trunks bearing recognizable logo were unavoidable detail on any voyage in early 20th century, be it a fast liner steaming cross Atlantic or Orient Express. Some say that Titanic had more Lois Vuitton trunks than lifeboats when it met its fate in a form of an iceberg in 1912.
Today, hundred years later, not much has changed. True, nobody sails across Atlantic or suffers mountainous Balkan railways when going to Istanbul, although judging by my recent experiences, for most part rails are the same ones that carried fabled Orient Express. To be honest, trains in that region are a bit slower today. But the need to show class and money even when traveling remained the same. Spending thousands of dollars on luggage sets may seem exorbitant to you and me, but upper class needs to keep up the appearances, even in modern times. It simply wouldn’t do to be caught with paparazzi lugging old banged up suitcase your mother bought you in Wal-Mart 10 years ago around the airport.
Fortunately for them, the choice of expensive luggage sets today is greater than ever. Everybody seems to be making designer pieces of baggage and charging ridiculous amounts of money for them. This is especially true for companies that are in any way connected to transportation and travel. Porsche, for example, has a luggage line. The top of the line trolley cost upward of $1,000, and they aren’t the only ones doing it.
But how the traditional luggage companies and makers of the most expensive luggage bags and brands in the world fare in modern times? Check out our list to see where Lois Vuitton’s baggage sets rank among the most expensive luggage sets today. We’ll give you a hint. If he were alive today, he would be very proud of what has become of his company.
11. Hartmann Faux Alligator Luggage Set
Price: $1,650
We kick off with an American manufacturer founded in 19th Century, Hartmann. Their 4 piece luggage set with alligator print is very elegant looking, although it is Faux Alligator.
10. Mulberry’s Scotchgrain Two-Piece Luggage Set
Price: $1,700
Mulberry is one of the youngest companies on our list, founded in 1971. Their top of the line set is Scotchgrain, consisting of a suitcase with wheels and carry-on bag. For added bonus, they claim that both pieces are resistant to both scratching and weather and they are entirely made in the UK.
9. Bric’s Tuscan Luggage Set
Price: $1,800
The first Italian company on our list is based near Lake Como and owned by Briccola family. Their best seller is 4 pieces Tuscan luggage set.
8. Bally’s Weekender Turfyn-MD Collection
Price: $1,950
Bally is much more renowned for their footwear than their luggage. Neil Armstrong wore boots made by Bally when he walked on the moon and the first conquest of Mont Everest was also done in their Himalaya boots. Their luggage sets feature the best calf leather money can buy and are a synonym for elegance and durability.
7. Rimowa Topas Titanium
Price: $2,900
A two piece set of Rimowa’s Topas Titanium series consisting of a large wheeled suitcase and wheeled carry-on will set you back $2,900.
6. Longchamp’s 4X4 Cowhide Leather Luggage Set
Price: $3,000
A black cowhide luggage set named after a racing horse and made by French. If that doesn’t spell class and luxury, I don’t know what does. Especially when it comes with a $3,000 price tag, which earned it the 6th place among the most expensive luggage sets.
5. Tumi’s Alpha Luggage Set Collection
Price: $5,500
Another American representative, Tumi is best known for their extremely durable nylon trolleys. They also have a more luxurious line, called Alpha., if you care to spend more than $5,000 on a 5 piece set.
4. Swaine Adeney Brigg’s Windsor Handmade Leather Luggage Set
Price: $6,500
Manufacturers of luggage for British royalty, and owners of two Royal warrants, Swaine Adeney Brigg makes their luggage in a workshop in Cambridge. Made from high quality leather and with brass details, Windsor luggage set looks exactly like you would imagine Queen of England baggage would look like.
3. Valextra’s Avietta Luggage Set
Price: $7,600
Based in Italy’s fashion capital, Valextra makes some of the Italian and European most fashionable luggage manufacturers.
2. Globe-Trotter’s James Bond Special Edition Series Luggage Set
Price: $12,800
Yes, that James Bond. Globe-Trotter was the favorite luggage of Sir Winston Churchill and many other historical British people. For 50th anniversary of the first appearance of Ian Fleming’s hero on big screen, Globe-Trotter issued their James Bond Special Edition Series Luggage Set, featured in the movie Skyfall.
1. Louis Vuitton Leather Luggage Set
Price: $60,000
And the first place on the list of 11 most expensive luggage sets goes to Lois Vuitton’s Leather luggage set. For ultimate trendsetting baggage you will need to cough up $60,000. For this, you’ll get a 10-pieces baggage done in recognizable Vuitton style. Too bad no one will see it in the cargo hold of your private jet.
