Rimowa
Cologne luggage maker that in 1937 made an aluminium suitcase with grooves, inspired by aircraft.
Paul Morszeck founded a luggage firm in Cologne, and in 1937 his son Richard Morszeck developed a suitcase in light aluminium. The characteristic grooves came in 1950. The name was formed from Richard Morszeck Warenzeichen.
The grooved aluminium cases became a symbol of air travel, and polycarbonate cases came in 2000. Rimowa has been part of LVMH since 2016.
Grooved aluminium and large corner guards.
The embossed logo on the side of the case and a serial number inside.
The grooves in the aluminium shell.