British shoe maker RupertSanderson partnered with afamily-run luggagemanufacturer just north ofMilan to develop a collectionof cases that were a moderntake on vintage steamer trunkluxury. The Suitcase is madefrom cream vellum stretchedover a lightweight woodedframe. All the luggage is madeto order, and can be edged ina choice of 22 differentcolours of leather. It takes twomonths for your customluggage to be deliveredanywhere in the world. www.rupertsanderson.co.uk

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Part of Samsonite’s Black Label range, the MarcNewson SCOPE collection brings the renowneddesigner of the Qantas Skybed back into the worldof travel. The resulting collection is brightlycoloured, curvy, and sturdy. The uprights have amain compartment with an internal packing framefor reinforcement, and there’s a convenient outsidepocket.www.samsoniteblacklabel.com

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HENK describe their high-end wheelie carry-onas “Functional Couture”. At around US$20,000a piece, this is not a sales gimmick. Designedby Frog Design California, its 500 separate partsare hand assembled into a masterpiece ofpractical beauty. Luggage is made from a bevyof fine materials, including a carbon fibercomposite shell, titanium wheels, Italian red burlveneer and horse hair for the interior, and blackMadagascar ebony wood for the buttons. Theoversize retractable wheels deploy like landinggear with the flick of a lever, and lend the HENKa remarkable balance and feeling ofweightlessness, even with its 30 litre capacityfully loaded.www.henk.com

The BMW Large Suitcase is bothaccommodating and innovative with multiplecompartments behind a front flap withcombination lock. The BMW designed handleand ball-bearing inline skate rollers are sleekand smooth. The Business Case is a smallerversion of the Large Suitcase, perfect for shorttrips and sensible packers. Stockist enquiries: 1800 813 299

The subdued chocolate exterior of the MINIMandarina Duck range is offset by brightorange interiors, making for unexpected andstylish bags. The Carry on trolley has acombination lock and handy external pocketsfor documents. The brown synthetic fabric isdirt and water-resistant while the interiorfeatures a soft cotton fabric to protect yourluggage.www.mini.com.au

The Luxe Collection from Hartmann combineswool/nylon blend fabric woven in the USA byWoolrich® with rich English Bridle leather in avintage-inspired luggage range. The 29”Woodbox Pullman is constructed from a lightand durable wood box frame and features anelastic pocket and snap-in pocket in the maincompartment. The retro feel is enhanced byantique brass finished hardware and leather pullstrap. The Retro Carry-on has a top buckleclosure over a zip top opening to the roomymain compartment and interior pockets have aleather trim. Gliders protect the bottom of thebag and it comes with padlock and key and acustom leather luggage tag.www.hartmann.com

Global Bag Tag is the brainchild of a travellerwho was fed up with the inefficiency of lostluggage protocol. Members register theirnumbered tags, including contact details and adescription of the item the tag is attached to, onthe globalbagtag.com website. If an item isfound, the owner is notified by Global Bag Tag.Approved airlines can also log into the websiteand reunite the wayward bag with its owner.www.globalbagtag.com