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Rimowa's cases are available in a variety of colors, including chocolate, gray, black, and red Photograph by Jamie Chung for Bloomberg Businessweek
The Want: A lightweight roller bag that’s equal parts function and style. It should fit into 22 in. overhead bins and be able to withstand rainstorms, heat waves, and the abuse of baggage handlers worldwide.
The Get: Rimowa’s Salsa Deluxe Multiwheel IATA ($550; rimowa.com). The four-wheel system allows the 7.7 lb. case to spin easily into cramped hotel room closets; and the bendy polycarbonate shell, which has an integrated TSA combination lock, is indestructible. Two flexible dividers with zippered mesh pockets ensure the wrinkle-free arrival of business attire, and with 2,690 cubic inches of space, you may even have room for your gym shoes.
