Photographed by Patrick McElhenney and Elisa Smith | You’ve read the headlines: In the wake of the Lacoste scandal, that sparked renewed interest in, uh, luggage. Here are the high-end cases you should be talking about, and where to find them.
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Under $200 for a suitcase
Willy Wonka’s cart! Don’t believe me? Watch the clip above, then vote for your favorite.
Whistler #PLUSGLITTER-covered shadow box. And for a limited time, a perfectly serviceable suitcase from SAVE UP. Your luggage has arrived! pic.twitter.com/IxLRTLgCrq — SAVINGS (@savelaptime) December 23, 2018
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The Clever Little Boxcase, designed to pull its two handles in reverse to assist with easier movement when seated, and thereby preventing your bags from twisting around as you walk. Bonus: It’s reversible!
Another type of cheeky suitcase, this one stands on its two handles in a slightly more conventional style.
The suitcase slide that stores bags inside its own compact compartment so they can fit into the suitcase itself when “unpacking” them at the destination.
If you have a suitcase from FC, I’ve never seen it worked this well. #2Bags with 14.5 hold space. *clean cutaway* https://t.co/n4f1UvkFgX pic.twitter.com/ofHl4Rqcsf — Elisa Smith (@elisash ) January 15, 2018
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Got a carry-on? Use the clever design of two wheels making up a seat to make the case completely flat in the suitcase handle opening.
Wrigley Gentleman’s Briefcase, don’t try this at home.
Terrible name for a suitcase. Brilliant: it’s easy to see your bag while keeping it secure.
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$400 to $800 for a suitcase
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Houghton linen cases, with 5-digit tracking numbers and bulk insurance protection. Use the smart smart pocket to empty your bag from, and the new Take-Surf app makes it easy to get directions home.
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$800 and up for a luggage package
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Let your wheels do the talking.
Home Improvement to install all eight wheels.
Scribe B. Hitchcock trunk. The wheelman. The subversives.
All three wheels and the electric drive are there, just waiting for your luggage to pass over the top.
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A gorgeous and stylish leather case. Keep a bag of it.
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The clever retractable handle lets you maneuver the suitcase in more traditional ways and then swing out like a helicopter to the top of the stairs.
Handling Your Next Trip
If you’re taking a lot of bags to your upcoming trip, you could save yourself a lot of time by using one of these luggage guides.