RIMOWA CEO Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert says, “Rick Owens brings an unapologetic edge to everything he touches. His fearless approach inspired a collaboration that challenges convention at every step.” And here we have a suitcase that has an oxidised aluminium finish achieved through a manual pigment application process, resulting in every piece being unique. Over time, the texture and aged effect will weather, change and deepen, and become what RIMOWA calls, “a living work of art that evolves with every journey”.
On his inspiration for the design, Rick Owens says, “No matter how far or long, I only bring one carry-on. I wanted the outside finish to recall a bronze from Giacometti, Brâncuși, or Richard Serra, and I wanted the interior 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.”
There are leather accents throughout the piece, including a full leather interior, and Flex Dividers wrapped with leather.
This suitcase is also exclusive with only 500 numbered pieces available worldwide.
The RIMOWA x Rick Owens Original Cabin Bronze (SG $4,890) will be available from 30 January 2025 at selected RIMOWA and Rick Owens stores worldwide, including South Korea and Singapore, as well as online at RickOwens.eu.1
All photos courtesy RIMOWA.