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Bagging yourself a designer-style aluminium suitcase could be more affordable than you think this summer thanks to Amazon.
Discerning travellers know that a RIMOWA suitcase is one of the most fashionable items to be seen with. Loved by royalty and celebs alike, the RIMOWA Classic range is the crème de la crème of suitcases with prices that start from a mind-blowing £1130 for a cabin-sized suitcase.
Best known for their tough-as-nails aluminium suitcases, their iconic luggage pieces serve up style and sophistication by the bucket load, while being built to go the distance..
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An investment piece for well-heeled adventurers, the RIMOWA Classic is made from anodised aluminium alloy to create its expensive-looking exterior. With riveted high-gloss aluminium corners and hand-made leather handles, the craftsmanship and superior engineering make it much more than just another trendy suitcase.
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Designed to fit in most aeroplane overhead compartments, the cabin size model measures 55 x 40 x 23cm. Perfect for a weekend away, you'll be able to get plenty of use out of this carry case, which is handy to know at that price.
As you would expect from a suitcase that costs more than some people earn in a month, every last detail has been taken care of. This includes TSA-approved locks, height-adjustable flexible dividers which can be adapted to keep your belongings create-free on the go, a smooth telescopic handle with an ergonomic grip and a multi-wheel system that feels as smooth as butter with stable and effortless steering.
Get the Rimowa aesthetic for less
If you want to look the part without breaking the bank, we've found a highly-rated aluminium suitcase on Amazon that costs a whopping £970 less than the Rimowa cabin case.
The Travelhouse London hardshell trolley suitcase has an aluminium frame alongside an extremely robust polycarbonate hard shell to ensure that it remains lightweight and durable, even though it costs so much less.
The Travelhouse London suitcase is just £160 (Amazon)The cabin size case measures 55 x 37 x 23 cm and features built-in TSA combination locks on the outside. On the inside, there are two handy dividers with zip and mesh compartments and two cross straps to secure your contents in transit.
The sturdy handle on the top lets you wheel the case through the concourse with ease and the rubberised, 360° rotating smooth-running wheels offer whisper-quiet operation and the ability to turn on a dime when you need to.
Overall, it's an awesome suitcase that serves up designer good looks without costing a fortune. With over 500 reviews on Amazon already, customers are delighted with their bargain buy.
One happy traveller said "Very nice aluminium-look suitcase, practical and equipped with the usual features. It is in no way inferior to the well-known original, even though, of course, on closer inspection, you can see some little differences, but this doesn't bother me. It's great for people who are looking for quality without paying for big brand names"
While another added "Great luggage design, well built. No zip which is perfect because zips are very easy to break into, steal stuff then reseal."
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If you want to save even more money for cocktails on the beach, budget luggage brand Flight Knight also sells its very own range of aluminium framed cases, with prices for carry-ons starting at just £59.