If your luggage doesn’t stop traffic at the airport, is it even worth wheeling through First Class? TUMI seems to think not—or at least that’s the message coming through loud and clear with the brand’s ultra-limited, shimmer-drenched 50th Anniversary Gold Collection. And yes, darling, it’s as extra as it sounds.
In celebration of five decades of globe-trotting, design-forward travel gear, TUMI has gone full Midas: gilding its beloved 19 Degree Aluminum silhouettes in a rich, unapologetically bold Bullion Gold finish. Not champagne. Not brass. Full. Throttle. Gold. It’s a look that says, “I’ve arrived”—before you’ve even taken off.
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“We wanted to do something truly special,” says Creative Director Victor Sanz. And special it is: only 250 of each piece are available globally, making these not just travel companions but instant collectibles. This isn’t your average rolling suitcase. This is a limited-edition, numbered artifact—and perhaps a sly wink at the era when air travel was a glamorous event and your luggage said just as much about you as your boarding pass.
The four-piece capsule includes a briefcase, an international carry-on, a watch case, and the minaudière—yes, TUMI’s version of a golden clutch. Because even frequent flyers need a dash of party-girl glam. Each piece is crafted in aircraft-grade aluminum with TUMI’s signature angled ridges, giving it that sculpture-meets-suitcase appeal. Think Bond villain meets Milan design week.
Prices range from $650 to $1,995 and, of course, they’ll only be sold at select TUMI boutiques and online, starting April 25. If you blink, you’ll miss it—and then possibly cry about it in economy.
And while we love a good anniversary moment (who doesn’t love a birthday bash?), this golden extravaganza does gently flirt with the line between brilliant and bling overload. A whisper of subtlety wouldn’t go amiss. But then again, subtlety doesn’t turn heads in the customs line, does it?
So, if you’re looking to board with boldness, claim your golden ticket. But remember: this isn’t just luggage. It’s luggage with legacy—and just a little (or a lot) of sparkle. Because at 50, TUMI isn’t settling down. It’s showing off. And honestly, who could blame them?
