What is the Thom Browne x Globe-Trotter collaboration?
Thom Browne x Globe-Trotter is a luggage collaboration between the New York fashion house and the British luggage maker. It includes three black cases: a Large Check-In, a Carry-On and a Micro Case. Both brands focus on craftsmanship rather than trends, and both value heritage, precision and timeless design. Thom Browne’s approach to tailoring also matches Globe-Trotter’s long experience in luggage.
Globe-Trotter designs its cases to age with use and become more personal over time, much like Thom Browne’s clothes. The idea is luxury that lasts and can pass from one generation to the next.
What makes Globe-Trotter luggage special?
Founded in 1897, Globe-Trotter is a British luxury luggage brand with more than 125 years of history. Its artisans now hand-make every case in Hertfordshire, England, still using traditional methods and Victorian-era machinery. Its cases went on Sir Edmund Hillary’s Everest climb and Robert Falcon Scott’s Antarctic expedition. They also travelled on Queen Elizabeth II’s honeymoon.
Each case takes 98 separate processes and around 10 days to make. These steps include hand-moulded leather corners, handles, linings, rivets and steel lipping. The outer shell uses vulcanised fibreboard, Globe-Trotter’s signature material. Recycled paper, cotton, and wood pulp make up its 14 layers, creating a light but durable board. The brand says it is stronger than leather and lighter than aluminium. In the brand’s Elephant Test, a one-ton elephant stood on a cabin trunk to test its strength. Today, Globe-Trotter points to that test as a sign of how strong its cases are.
What details define the Thom Browne x Globe-Trotter cases?
On the outside, custom Thom Browne pebble-grain leather covers the corners and handles. Thom Browne’s red, white and blue (RWB) stripe also appears on all three cases. The two wheeled cases also carry a Thom Browne New York enamel plaque. Both have four wheels, and their TSA-approved key locks bear an engraved Globe-Trotter logo.
Inside, the wheeled cases have leather hinges and a Scotchgard-protected oxford lining in Thom Browne’s RWB university stripe. They also have RWB webbing straps with brass hardware. Finally, each wheeled case carries a unique serial number that links it to its craftsman.
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How much do the Thom Browne x Globe-Trotter cases cost?
The Large Check-In suits longer trips. It measures 52 x 76 x 26 cm, weighs 5.9 kg and holds 83 litres. It is for checked luggage only and also comes with a protective cover with the RWB stripe. The Large Check-In Luggage and Cover costs AED 23,600 (USD 5,900).
The Carry-On, by contrast, suits shorter trips. It holds 40 litres and measures 42 x 56 x 21 cm, at 4.2 kg. Most major airlines accept it as cabin luggage, though a few may ask economy passengers to check it in. The Carry-On costs AED 17,050 (USD 4,200).
The Micro Case, meanwhile, uses the same construction in a much smaller size, at 18.5 x 12 x 7.5 cm. A metal frame with a clasp closes it, and a leather zip pocket with card slots sits inside. With its detachable leather strap, it weighs 615 g. The Micro Case costs AED 13,050 (USD 3,250).
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Is Thom Browne x Globe-Trotter available in the UAE?
In the UAE, Thom Browne asks buyers to contact its boutiques for availability. Two boutiques are in Dubai: one near Burj Khalifa and one in the Fashion Dome at the Mall of the Emirates. For aftercare or unusual wear and tear, owners can also contact Thom Browne’s client service team.
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