no so called luxury good is worth it. about 90% of the cost your paying for is just brand name and 10% actual quality material. but people keep buying them for vanity. although one thing going for rimowa is that since LVMH bought them now they have life time warranty so in the long run it is worth i guess since never need to buy another replacement...assuming rimowa as a company stays around to honor that warranty and doesn't close like going bankrupt etc. haha.
People saying no are usually the ones that have never owned rimowa.. my black aluminum rimowa has been going strong for almost a decade through many many countries. Absolutely the best and secure I’ve owned.
@@onewhoisaboveall obviously not all luxury goods are worth it or worth the money that one pays for it...the terms luxury and worth are itself relative. However in my experience two brands Rolex and BMW have been worth it. I would never buy brands such as Gucci because they look cheap and trashy. Something in between is LV which can fall in both categories.
I purchased 3 pieces of Rimowa "Salsa" (not Salsa Lite) luggage 13 years ago - the wheeled attache case, the Rimowa Cabin and the Rimowa Check In Medium. Today it would be similar to the "Essential". I travel about 50-60% of the time. Of that, about half the time I am flying, the other half driving. All three pieces have been around the world 5 times. My Cabin has over two million miles on it. Would I buy them again? Absolutely! This has been one of the best investments I have made. They have been worth every cent that I paid for them. I traveled with several people who would buy a new suitcase every year because they were so cheap. If you cost that out, they have spent more money for their luggage that I have for mine.
@@agnesf2659 Great question! Mine has held up very well. I've had a number of black marks and other wear marks, but most of them come right out with dishwashing soap and water. The wheels have also held up great! After 13 years, I can still say I am very happy with this suitcase!
Everyone says yeah I would buy them again but the question is would you buy them again at the price point that it is now 1400 or $1500 for a cabin luggage is complete nonsense
@@raroshraj Thanks for your comment. I certainly can understand your point. But, actually last year I did put my money where my mouth was and purchased another Hybrid Cabin for my husband. So, yes, I believe in Rimowa luggage, and would buy again.
@@dr.d723 what stopping them from raising the price again to $2000 in three more years from now? at what point do we accept that Louis Vuitton is ruining the rimowa brand
After nearly 10 years wanting one I finally got an original cabin twist (red handles) about a year ago. $1400+tax as you mention. Totally insane, really. I felt like I was about to have a panic attack. But to use it is a truly enjoyable experience. Just looking at it makes me smile. And as you mention, I can pull off a two-week trip with the cabin plus a small duffle bag. Would I do it again? Maybe for the cabin. But I wouldn’t buy the checked bag. I wouldn’t be able to handle the damage for the price tag. I’d rather check cheap cases until they break, which honestly can take a long time. Thanks for the review!
Yeah, the checked ones are just asking for a baggage handler to use it for throwing practice. It's cool for cars, trains and boats, but forget it for commercial airlines.
people should consider that their aluminium cabin was 600€ here in germany just 3 years ago and is doubled now in price. not that its just not worth 1200€ but if its this expensive you need to consider that its such a big target for thefts + is steadily a huge placative status symbol sadly which can create an unwell feeling
Researching Rimowa and Tumi...your comments clarified some questions. Will consider the lining issue. Appreciated the Away comments. Leaning on Rimowa Cabin. Thank you.
In 2016 after LVMH had bought Rimowa Arnault said in an interview that the margin has to be drastically increased, which can be observed in the price increase you have seen. Also they are producing in Eastern Europe now. A friend of mine works in the flagship store in Berlin and minds the qualitiy decrease in combination with the price increase. It's all for the stock holders of LVMH, not the customer.
The older rimowa suitcases had a lining that was even looser and it had a zipper. So the theory behind that is that you can actually open it and remove debris. If you've ever been to a place with very fine sand, that becomes a very nice thing to have. So, I guess the lining is not meant to adhere to the full suitcase anyway. When it comes to the separators...actually i came to love them. I know they are not super tight but the fact that you CAN remove them to store bulky items or keep them is super nice (as opposed to other brands/models that just have this kinda netting). I love it to store things like tablets, computers, kindles or documents. Kinda lovely. So it's funny that all the things you seem to not like about Rimowa is what I really love about them. What I came to hate about it is that when you use them as checked luggage there's a 50% chance it ends up broken. For some reason, baggage handlers seem to think it can handle a bit more and just toss it around....and then it ends up being one big dented mess. Sure, there's a warranty and the airline..but I joke you not that I have had my big checked aluminum replaced 6 times in the past 6 years. It's come to a point where I am not looking for a non-alumnium alternative (how i found this video basically) because I just don't want to deal with it anymore.
If you travel a lot (1-3x per year), then Rimowa cabin plus can not be beat. I love putting my bag on top of it. My friend puts his heavy backpack on top of it. Also, the more you use the suitcase, the more you fall in love it. The true value of the suitcase becomes realized. If you barely travel, then you probably do not need it. You can still buy it, but make sure you are ok with it getting scratches here and there (like all luggage). Some people go all crazy because of a few scratches.
Since you bought your case, it’s now a life time guarantee on all new cases. Another good option for the cabin is the hybrid version. On the larger checking in like the medium aluminum it’s also covered under this warranty and they will fix any damages due to airline travel per sales person. Rolling both a cabin and check in looks great 👍🏽
Wow prices have gone up... I have purchased my Rimowa originally from Germany in 2011 when they were just a normal company and not a fashion luxury brand. (The have been bought by Luis Vuitton, which explains the extreme price hikes over the years). I needed a functionional suitcase with seals to keep equipment dry, so it was a technical requirement as well. My suitcase is the mid sized check in version, aluminium, before they even offered all those colours, so it is just standard aluminium. It only ever has been checked, and has done really well. It has been fixed a few times, is super dented but I would not give that case up if possible. It also has three latches instead of two, which is crazy, as I bought it for about 550 € new from a dealer in Germany. So less than half the price of those cases now, including a third handle... :D Just my observations.
Hi, thanks for this review! Another review here on UA-cam had the same problem with the lining and brought his Rimowa back to the store and had it fixed. I'm sure they'd fix yours too.
Very nice video !!! Good job !I would like to ask if the cabin plus luggage needs to be checked-in or it fits in the overhead bin of the planes , domestic flights
I just bought dark green rimowa cabin essential for $900 after tax. I dont think I will be a fan of the original series due to the weight, dentability (which is crucial for its indestructibility) and slightly higher price. But considering the lesser price, polycarbonite material, sama wheels and handle, and lifetime warranty of the rimowa cabin essential, I would say this is an investment. I’d rather pay 3 luggages upfront rather than buying new luggage for every 3/4 years. Am not planning to buy any of its check-in luggages tho (at least as of now) given the price tag and handled by someone else recklessly - my heart just cant.
I've been looking into aluminum luggage for better longevity. The biggest drawback seems to be the weight. If you had to check it, the weight would be a huge issue on international flights. Have you had any problems with packing for the extra weight of just the suitcase alone? I know Rimowa is slightly lighter than the Tumi aluminum, but Tumi is watertight and has better locking mechanisms so I'd be interested to know how the weight affects your packing process.
I have about 10 Rimowa's and not sure if I will buy more of them in the future. They are good at sending you the parts for the broken pcs but the instructions are almost no good on how to go about getting it fixed. Repair stores are so rare in continental US.. Only 4 or 5 locations which is very inconvenient.
You’re looking at it all wrong. The Velcro on the dividers was designed to be gentle so that it won’t snag the fabric of your clothes (like a wool coat or a knit sweater). If the Velcro was stronger it could ruin the fabric.
The video I needed thank you. Been interested in the AWAY suitcase after living in SF for too long and seeing them everywhere. Then, I discovered Rimowa and the Rimowa is more affordable in Europe especially with the VAT refund so I will consider it thanks. I just don't see the difference between the Original and the Classic
used one recently, was very happy and then the liner situation happened... the liner detaches itself, because it's just glued to the sides... really annoying. the liner thing is probably a deal breaker, I have never experience this with other brands.
You clearly don't understand how the velcro works and the intention behind the "weak" hold. In fact, it's not weak at all. It's strong when perpendicular force is working against it and is "weak" so that it doesn't catch on your delicate materials like silk and such. C'mon, man.
It would be great if they offered black touch up paint for them. I’m confident one bit my ADD would probably get the best of me seeing those scratches and not so much the dents. Thinking of the silver for that reason. But will say the velcro situation is not good. Was considering the Level8 Captain Carry On for that reason. Ugh 3rd World Problems
I have the Rimowa and the Away aluminum. You should try the Away. It's far better build quality. My only issue is the Checked Away doesn't have the built in strap to connect two bags together. The cabin Away is much better than my cabin Rimowa to me....insides (as you stated ) made the difference. The Velcro WORKS!😂😂😂
What do you think about Rimowa luggage? Is it worth the high cost?
Tbh no 🙄
Can’t necessarily disagree
no so called luxury good is worth it. about 90% of the cost your paying for is just brand name and 10% actual quality material. but people keep buying them for vanity. although one thing going for rimowa is that since LVMH bought them now they have life time warranty so in the long run it is worth i guess since never need to buy another replacement...assuming rimowa as a company stays around to honor that warranty and doesn't close like going bankrupt etc. haha.
People saying no are usually the ones that have never owned rimowa.. my black aluminum rimowa has been going strong for almost a decade through many many countries. Absolutely the best and secure I’ve owned.
@@onewhoisaboveall obviously not all luxury goods are worth it or worth the money that one pays for it...the terms luxury and worth are itself relative. However in my experience two brands Rolex and BMW have been worth it. I would never buy brands such as Gucci because they look cheap and trashy. Something in between is LV which can fall in both categories.
I purchased 3 pieces of Rimowa "Salsa" (not Salsa Lite) luggage 13 years ago - the wheeled attache case, the Rimowa Cabin and the Rimowa Check In Medium. Today it would be similar to the "Essential". I travel about 50-60% of the time. Of that, about half the time I am flying, the other half driving. All three pieces have been around the world 5 times. My Cabin has over two million miles on it. Would I buy them again? Absolutely! This has been one of the best investments I have made. They have been worth every cent that I paid for them. I traveled with several people who would buy a new suitcase every year because they were so cheap. If you cost that out, they have spent more money for their luggage that I have for mine.
People say the material of Rimowa Salsa will deteriorate in 8-10 years. Do you find your Salsas’ condition going bad in any sense?
@@agnesf2659 Great question! Mine has held up very well. I've had a number of black marks and other wear marks, but most of them come right out with dishwashing soap and water. The wheels have also held up great! After 13 years, I can still say I am very happy with this suitcase!
Everyone says yeah I would buy them again but the question is would you buy them again at the price point that it is now 1400 or $1500 for a cabin luggage is complete nonsense
@@raroshraj Thanks for your comment. I certainly can understand your point. But, actually last year I did put my money where my mouth was and purchased another Hybrid Cabin for my husband. So, yes, I believe in Rimowa luggage, and would buy again.
@@dr.d723 what stopping them from raising the price again to $2000 in three more years from now? at what point do we accept that Louis Vuitton is ruining the rimowa brand
After nearly 10 years wanting one I finally got an original cabin twist (red handles) about a year ago. $1400+tax as you mention. Totally insane, really. I felt like I was about to have a panic attack. But to use it is a truly enjoyable experience. Just looking at it makes me smile. And as you mention, I can pull off a two-week trip with the cabin plus a small duffle bag. Would I do it again? Maybe for the cabin. But I wouldn’t buy the checked bag. I wouldn’t be able to handle the damage for the price tag. I’d rather check cheap cases until they break, which honestly can take a long time. Thanks for the review!
Yeah, the checked ones are just asking for a baggage handler to use it for throwing practice. It's cool for cars, trains and boats, but forget it for commercial airlines.
people should consider that their aluminium cabin was 600€ here in germany just 3 years ago and is doubled now in price. not that its just not worth 1200€ but if its this expensive you need to consider that its such a big target for thefts + is steadily a huge placative status symbol sadly which can create an unwell feeling
Researching Rimowa and Tumi...your comments clarified some questions. Will consider the lining issue. Appreciated the Away comments. Leaning on Rimowa Cabin. Thank you.
You helped me to settle my dilemma between grey and black, picked the grey as scratches will be more forgiving ( visually).
In 2016 after LVMH had bought Rimowa Arnault said in an interview that the margin has to be drastically increased, which can be observed in the price increase you have seen. Also they are producing in Eastern Europe now. A friend of mine works in the flagship store in Berlin and minds the qualitiy decrease in combination with the price increase. It's all for the stock holders of LVMH, not the customer.
So true all for profit margins
The older rimowa suitcases had a lining that was even looser and it had a zipper. So the theory behind that is that you can actually open it and remove debris. If you've ever been to a place with very fine sand, that becomes a very nice thing to have. So, I guess the lining is not meant to adhere to the full suitcase anyway.
When it comes to the separators...actually i came to love them. I know they are not super tight but the fact that you CAN remove them to store bulky items or keep them is super nice (as opposed to other brands/models that just have this kinda netting). I love it to store things like tablets, computers, kindles or documents. Kinda lovely.
So it's funny that all the things you seem to not like about Rimowa is what I really love about them.
What I came to hate about it is that when you use them as checked luggage there's a 50% chance it ends up broken. For some reason, baggage handlers seem to think it can handle a bit more and just toss it around....and then it ends up being one big dented mess. Sure, there's a warranty and the airline..but I joke you not that I have had my big checked aluminum replaced 6 times in the past 6 years.
It's come to a point where I am not looking for a non-alumnium alternative (how i found this video basically) because I just don't want to deal with it anymore.
Nice to see Greg from Succession doing reviews. Way to go Greg! Get out of Tom's shadow and forge your own path!
If you travel a lot (1-3x per year), then Rimowa cabin plus can not be beat. I love putting my bag on top of it. My friend puts his heavy backpack on top of it. Also, the more you use the suitcase, the more you fall in love it. The true value of the suitcase becomes realized. If you barely travel, then you probably do not need it. You can still buy it, but make sure you are ok with it getting scratches here and there (like all luggage). Some people go all crazy because of a few scratches.
The velcro is weaker so that it doesn't catch on delicate clothing so easily, it is an intentional design element. :)
Since you bought your case, it’s now a life time guarantee on all new cases. Another good option for the cabin is the hybrid version. On the larger checking in like the medium aluminum it’s also covered under this warranty and they will fix any damages due to airline travel per sales person.
Rolling both a cabin and check in looks great 👍🏽
Wow prices have gone up...
I have purchased my Rimowa originally from Germany in 2011 when they were just a normal company and not a fashion luxury brand. (The have been bought by Luis Vuitton, which explains the extreme price hikes over the years).
I needed a functionional suitcase with seals to keep equipment dry, so it was a technical requirement as well. My suitcase is the mid sized check in version, aluminium, before they even offered all those colours, so it is just standard aluminium. It only ever has been checked, and has done really well. It has been fixed a few times, is super dented but I would not give that case up if possible. It also has three latches instead of two, which is crazy, as I bought it for about 550 € new from a dealer in Germany. So less than half the price of those cases now, including a third handle... :D Just my observations.
But even then they were already very expensive.
LVMH people and avoid any collabs they do.
Most of the collabs are owner by the same company
Hi, thanks for this review! Another review here on UA-cam had the same problem with the lining and brought his Rimowa back to the store and had it fixed. I'm sure they'd fix yours too.
Very nice video !!! Good job !I would like to ask if the cabin plus luggage needs to be checked-in or it fits in the overhead bin of the planes , domestic flights
I just bought dark green rimowa cabin essential for $900 after tax. I dont think I will be a fan of the original series due to the weight, dentability (which is crucial for its indestructibility) and slightly higher price. But considering the lesser price, polycarbonite material, sama wheels and handle, and lifetime warranty of the rimowa cabin essential, I would say this is an investment. I’d rather pay 3 luggages upfront rather than buying new luggage for every 3/4 years.
Am not planning to buy any of its check-in luggages tho (at least as of now) given the price tag and handled by someone else recklessly - my heart just cant.
I've been looking into aluminum luggage for better longevity. The biggest drawback seems to be the weight. If you had to check it, the weight would be a huge issue on international flights. Have you had any problems with packing for the extra weight of just the suitcase alone? I know Rimowa is slightly lighter than the Tumi aluminum, but Tumi is watertight and has better locking mechanisms so I'd be interested to know how the weight affects your packing process.
Awesome review that answered a lot of the questions that I had about this luggage!!! Thanks!!!
I believe the lightweight velcro is so it doesn't ruin delicate clothing.
I absolutely love my Rimowa. My dad wants one now for his upcoming retirement travel plans
I have about 10 Rimowa's and not sure if I will buy more of them in the future. They are good at sending you the parts for the broken pcs but the instructions are almost no good on how to go about getting it fixed. Repair stores are so rare in continental US.. Only 4 or 5 locations which is very inconvenient.
You’re looking at it all wrong. The Velcro on the dividers was designed to be gentle so that it won’t snag the fabric of your clothes (like a wool coat or a knit sweater). If the Velcro was stronger it could ruin the fabric.
So true.
The video I needed thank you. Been interested in the AWAY suitcase after living in SF for too long and seeing them everywhere. Then, I discovered Rimowa and the Rimowa is more affordable in Europe especially with the VAT refund so I will consider it thanks. I just don't see the difference between the Original and the Classic
The locks, the handles are different.
Rimowa increased pricing but they now offer a lifetime warranty on the luggage.
Nice review! - did you bought another one?... there's a new color Arctic blue !
I don't know. A beat up looking expensive suitcase or a not scratched cheaper suitcase. I probably will go with the non-scratched.
used one recently, was very happy and then the liner situation happened... the liner detaches itself, because it's just glued to the sides... really annoying. the liner thing is probably a deal breaker, I have never experience this with other brands.
My friend, what size is the suitcase 21-26
Same complain with the interior, 😢
I've had no issues with any of my Rimowas. I prefer the clamshell configuration, and I've had not problems with the velcro on my dividers.
Which model Samsonite suitcase with the latch is that?
You clearly don't understand how the velcro works and the intention behind the "weak" hold. In fact, it's not weak at all. It's strong when perpendicular force is working against it and is "weak" so that it doesn't catch on your delicate materials like silk and such. C'mon, man.
It would be great if they offered black touch up paint for them. I’m confident one bit my ADD would probably get the best of me seeing those scratches and not so much the dents. Thinking of the silver for that reason. But will say the velcro situation is not good. Was considering the Level8 Captain Carry On for that reason. Ugh 3rd World Problems
It's probably not just paint but anodized aluminum. That's why it holds up so well overall. If it were just paint, it'd be way more chipped than that.
Waiting for over 10 years..
Hope to buy tis year.
Does the measurement on the rimowa carry on include wheels?
Yes, it does. I've had no problem getting my Cabin into overhead compartments. But, check dimensions with the airlines you fly with.
Is there big difference for the size between the Cabin original and Cabin Plus
Cabin Plus is bigger.
@@teslamoneyman426thank you captain obvious
I have the Rimowa and the Away aluminum. You should try the Away. It's far better build quality. My only issue is the Checked Away doesn't have the built in strap to connect two bags together. The cabin Away is much better than my cabin Rimowa to me....insides (as you stated ) made the difference. The Velcro WORKS!😂😂😂
Absolutely!
Good video...just stay focused, keep on track, a bit too much random content.
$1500 usd now. Makes it really tough to justify. Classic Louis Vuitton ruining things
No
Why is this man doing an impression of Greg in Succession? The pace and tone is spot on funny and annoying.
Too slow elongated video
You Americans are best suited for Walmart brands.
Hardooo
What a shitty comment