Rimowa is a German luxury luggage manufacturer founded in 1898 by Paul Morszeck in Cologne. The brand is owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, which acquired an 80 percent stake in 2017. Rimowa is recognized as one of the most prominent luxury luggage brands in the world, known for its distinctive grooved aluminum and polycarbonate suitcases.
The company introduced its first grooved aluminum suitcase in 1937, and this corrugated surface pattern has become the brand's defining visual element, recognized globally. In 1950, Rimowa was the first luggage maker to use aluminum alloy for its cases. The brand also introduced lightweight polycarbonate luggage in 2000, expanding its product range beyond aluminum while maintaining the grooved design language.
Rimowa's product range centers on luggage and travel accessories. Core product lines include the Original (aluminum) and Essential (polycarbonate) collections, available as cabin cases, check-in cases, and trunk sizes. The brand also produces personal cases, laptop cases, and travel accessories including luggage tags, packing cubes, and passport covers. Under LVMH ownership, Rimowa has pursued numerous collaborations with fashion brands, artists, and designers, including partnerships with Dior, Fendi, Off-White, Supreme, and Porsche.
Rimowa operates over 100 stores worldwide, with flagships in Cologne, New York, Paris, London, Tokyo, and major Asian cities. Products are also sold through select luxury retailers, department stores, and the brand's e-commerce platform. The company maintains its manufacturing facility in Cologne, where aluminum cases continue to be produced. Polycarbonate production also takes place in Europe and North America. Rimowa provides a repair and after-service program for its luggage.