Rimowa

CEO

Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert

Creation date

1898

Headquarters

Richard-Byrd-Str. 13, 50829 Cologne, Germany

IdentityRIMOWA

It is not only the ambition to craft exceptional luggage but also the courage to question the status quo that lies at the heart of everything RIMOWA does. Since its founding by Paul Morszeck in 1898, RIMOWA has cultivated the pioneering spirit that is evident in every suitcase built. Inheriting his father’s visionary approach, it was Richard Morszeck who – inspired by the early days of aviation – discovered grooved aluminium as the ideal lightweight material for RIMOWA suitcases. A design classic was born. With the same ingenuity and courage as his father and grandfather, third generation owner Dieter Morszeck paved the way for RIMOWA’s global success. Thanks to his focus on state-of-the-art technology, uncompromising quality and timeless design, RIMOWA suitcases have become the global companion of choice for a sophisticated clientele. Today, with 3,000 employees worldwide, RIMOWA continues to combine craftmanship with precision technology and a commitment to courageous innovation, staying true to its heritage in today’s ever-changing world.

Historic advertisement, beginning of the 20th century © RIMOWA

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PRODUCTION SITES WORLDWIDE
90
AVERAGE NUMBER OF STEPS IT TAKES TO MAKE A RIMOWA SUITCASE
200
AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMPONENTS ASSEMBLED IN A RIMOWA SUITCASE

Distinctive German design, rooted in a heritage of over a century. © RIMOWA

The RIMOWA Essential, the revolutionary first polycarbonate suitcase. © RIMOWA

ICON

At RIMOWA, we say aluminium has Persönlichkeit, or personality. As it ages, it evolves. It’s a material that reflects the character of those that use it, a record of a personal journey. Designed in Germany, our suitcases have recorded our life in Cologne. And although they’re made by our hands – with every dent, scratch, and sticker – they’re defined by yours.

INSPIRATION

Besides courage and curiosity, every pioneering idea is closely bound to its very own source of inspiration. At RIMOWA, it is the legendary JUNKERS F13 – the world’s first all-metal passenger aircraft. A symbol for a new era of travelling, constructed by visionary engineer Hugo Junkers in 1919.
It is not only the lightweight aluminium with its iconic groove design that inspired RIMOWA, but at the same time Hugo Junkers’ legacy of uniting people and nations that continues to shape the RIMOWA brand today.

The legendary JUNKERS F13, built by Hugo Junkers in 1919 and rebuilt by RIMOWA in 2016 © Gregor Kaluza — The legendary JUNKERS F13, built by Hugo Junkers in 1919 and rebuilt by RIMOWA in 2016© Gregor Kaluza

OUR EXCEPTIONAL TALENTS

I’m the Premier d’Atelier, or Head Tailor, for ready-to-wear at Christian Dior Couture, which means I supervise the making of the clothes in the workshop. My task begins when I receive the studio sketches for the runway show, annotated by Maria Grazia Chiuri, our Artistic Director. I next get together with my teams and begin by distributing the sketches to the pattern makers. Then I check their work and make adjustments if needed to make sure everything is exactly the way Maria Grazia wants it. We continue until we have a finished garment with the actual fabric, perfectly crafted and ready for the runway show.