There is beauty in repetition, in the circularity of measured motion. As creatures of habit, we fawn over those who dare to embrace novelty as a way of life, the thrill of constantly seeking out the unexplored and unknown at odds with our innate desire for comfort. But life would also be less meaningful and a tad bland without having a diverse memory bank of first times to reflect on — and there is a way to balance that out.

In the art of travel, comfort can be found in the moving “home” one brings along. Belongings and essentials help keep in sync with life’s rhythm of home wherever one may go, and RIMOWA’s refined approach to securing this peace of mind has won over generations of avid travellers from near and far with its iconically grooved and silver travel companions.

Now, they have expanded their repertoire to colour these icons in black, appealing to those who prefer carriers with the breadth to be bold and inconspicuous on demand. Alongside the leather chapter introduced with the launch of the Distinct Cabin last year, the Original Pilot, Personal, Attaché, and even its watch and iPhone cases all come in the understated elegance of noir — breathing new life into the beloved aluminium cases. Never still is the German maison who continues to perfect the precarious balance of reliability amidst the challenge of new horizons, and the growing collection of its black objects only confirms again why RIMOWA is the leading name in redefining luxury travel.

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