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| Those three words encapsulate a vast number of luxury goods, especially those that have withstood the test of time. From pens to haute couture these are the underlying principles of what makes something a luxury and not just a commodity. And so it is with Globetrotter, the English luggage brand that has for over a century represented the best cases a traveler could buy. And the name that celebrities, |
both famous and infamous, have turned to. What is even more amazing about these suitcases (the language seems old fashioned, but modern terms don't do the brand justice) is that they are still hand made from vulcanised fibreboard. At a time when more 'modern' companies use every variation of space age materials, Globetrotter sticks religously with its original methods. They sit strongly in the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' category, with the materials used over a century ago still in | use today...besides offering a sense of romanticism, these low technologies have stood the test of time with warmth, originality and simplicity. Each Globetrotter case is completely constructed by hand by craftspeople who have been with the company for over 40 years. Of course the downside of 'handmade' is that only a small number can be crafted each day. Over the last century Globetrotter has been associated with Winston Churchill (he used their small despatch case when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer), Queen Elizabeth the 2nd (chose Globetrotter for her honeymoon) and the late Princess Diana. Celebrities have loved this brand since the days of Lionel Barrymore, and Globetrotter counts Ronnie Wood, Bjork, Sir Terence Conran, Sofia Coppola, Dita von Teese, Daniel Craig and Kate Moss amongst its fans. Today the company offers a unique bespoke service by appointment only at their flagship Burlington Arcade store in London. Bespoke buyers are offered a choice of colours for the case ...
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