The gentleman traveller’s suitcase
In a world where travel has become routine and airports sometimes feel more like shopping malls than gateways to elsewhere, a few rare objects still manage to turn every departure into something meaningful.
The Globe Trotter suitcase is one of them.
Founded in 1897 in England, the British house has been crafting handmade luggage for more than a century. An enduring heritage that remains intact in an industry largely overtaken by mass production. Today, every Globe Trotter piece is still made in its Hertfordshire workshops, using techniques passed down through generations.
A silhouette that became an icon
With its leather corners, polished locks and softly coloured matte shell, the Globe Trotter suitcase is instantly recognisable.
Its design has barely changed in over a hundred years, originally conceived to accompany explorers, diplomats and members of the British establishment.
Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth II, Ian Fleming and, more recently, Daniel Craig have all travelled with Globe Trotter.
James Bond himself chose it as his official luggage. A natural continuation of the brand’s long standing relationship with British elegance and the spirit of adventure.
Rare craftsmanship
Each suitcase is crafted from an exclusive vulcanised fibreboard composite.
Lighter than aluminium, more resilient than plastic, it absorbs impact rather than cracking, giving Globe Trotter luggage an exceptional lifespan.
From cutting and moulding to riveting, leather binding and lock fitting, more than 40 manual operations are required to produce a single case.
The result is luggage designed not for seasons, but for decades.
The luxury of longevity
At a time when disposable travel gear dominates, Globe Trotter takes the opposite approach.
Every suitcase is designed to be serviced, restored and passed on. The brand still repairs pieces that are several decades old.
A discreet form of luxury, grounded in permanence rather than novelty.
Coveted collections
Original, Centenary and Cruise collections, along with a series of signature collaborations with iconic partners such as Gucci, Peanuts, British Airways and Golf le Fleur*, all share the same unmistakable DNA rooted in craftsmanship, travel and timeless design.
Balancing heritage with contemporary expression, some limited editions have become highly sought after by collectors, transforming these travel companions into true objects of nomadic design.
A different way to travel
Choosing a Globe Trotter is not simply about selecting a beautiful suitcase.
It is about slowing the gesture.
Reintroducing a certain idea of travel that is more elegant, more considered, more personal.
A reminder that leaving is still a privilege
And that some objects still know how to give meaning to departure.
