These Luxury Suitcases Are Redefining Luggage For Every Kind Of Travel – And They’ll Last A Lifetime

In recent years, luggage has become something of a power play. Gone are the days of shoving as much as you possibly can into an unwieldy bag you then have to drag to the airport, instead suitcases have become, in many ways, the new 'it' bags, saying as much about your style as your actual outfit. From carry-ons to large luggage, the new generation of suitcases are largely designed with practicality in mind, although there are some brands fusing such pragmatism with impeccable craftsmanship and style. Carl Friedrik is one such label; its new collection of hard cases will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about travel bags.

Core is Carl Friedrik's first hard-shell zipped luggage collection, designed to take you anywhere and everywhere in serious style. Forget gaudy colours and flash-in-the-pan trends, this range is all about quiet sophistication, as illustrated by the three refined shades available: black, sand and navy, not to mention the Italian leather details on each. These ultra-durable cases hav a Makrolon polycarbonate shell, which is subtly rounded for greater impact-resistance (meaning even if your case is mishandled, it won't be damaged). It's also one of the lightest luggage designs yet, great news if you're an over-packer and tend to err on the side of too heavy when it comes to airline weight restrictions.

Silent spinner wheels, ergonomic design, a TSA-approved lock and a stripped-back approach to interior organisation with two large mesh zipped pockets are some of the other genius details you can expect from one of these chic suitcases which, for now, are available in two sizes: the Carry-On and the Large Check-In.

Whether you're going to Paris for a long weekend or embarking on the holiday of a lifetime halfway around the world, these are the suitcases to see you through – and in unparalleled style. In fact, given the incredible craftsmanship and quality of this luggage, you'll never have to buy another suitcase again. So, consider this your ultimate travel companion that will make every kind of trip even more memorable – and for all the right reasons.

Shop: Carl Friedrik's New Hard-Shell Suitcases

Hannah Banks-Walker is Grazia's head of fashion commerce. She has previously written for the likes of Harper's Bazaar, The Financial Times, Glamour, Stylist, The Telegraph, Red, i-D and The Pool on everything from fashion to curly hair (hi!) to the patriarchy. Not necessarily in that order. Find her on Instagram and Twitter. But please don't look for her MySpace profile, which until now was the last time she wrote about herself in the third person.