How Sculpture Inspired Rick Owens' Rimowa Collab
Reimagining Rimowa’s Original Cabin Bronze suitcase, Rick Owens looked to the bronze works by Alberto Giametti, Constantin Brâncusi, and Richard Serra.
Reimagining Rimowa’s Original Cabin Bronze suitcase, Rick Owens looked to the bronze works by Alberto Giametti, Constantin Brâncusi, and Richard Serra.
Have you ever wondered how the godfather of avant-goth fashion travels? Spoiler alert: it’s not with your average rollaboard. Rick Owens, the master of moody minimalism, has joined forces with Rimowa to create a suitcase that’s as bold and boundary-breaking as his runway designs. Forget blending in at the baggage claim—this is travel reimagined with a patina of unapologetic edge.
Crafted in Germany, this limited-edition masterpiece reflects the shared ethos of both brands: quality, creativity, and a fearless approach to design. Owens has transformed Rimowa's signature aluminium material, introducing a patinated bronze finish achieved through a meticulous manual pigment application. The result? A suitcase with a uniquely aged effect, ensuring no two are alike. Over time, the patina deepens, evolving the suitcase’s aesthetic and making it a living piece of art.
‘No matter how far or long, I only bring one carry-on. I wanted to outside finish to recall a bronze from Giametti, Brâncusi or Richard Serra, and I wanted the intro to feel like the touch of a black leather glove. I don’t need much, but I like my bare necessities to be as supernatural as possible.
Inside, Rimowa takes luxury to new heights with its first-ever fully leather interior. Sourced directly from Rick Owens, the supple material envelops every detail, from the lining to the Flex Dividers, merging practicality with indulgent design. The pièce de résistance? A genuine hair-on cowskin luggage tag crafted in Italy by Owens’s team, adding a tactile edge to this striking piece.
'Rick Owens brings an unapologetic edge to everything he touches,' says Rimowa CEO Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert. 'This collaboration reimagines what’s possible in manufacturing, celebrating creativity and craft at their highest levels.'
Discreet branding underscores the minimalist spirit of the collection. The exterior features subtle emblems of both collaborators, while the interior boasts embossed logos on leather accents. With only 500 numbered pieces available, this suitcase is a collector’s dream, backed by Rimowa's Lifetime Guarantee.
The Rimowa x Rick Owens Original Cabin Bronze will debut on 30 January at select Rimowa and Rick Owens stores and online.
