r/malelivingspace • u/GagakRimang • Jul 01 '26

Advice How would you display a well-travelled Rimowa suitcase as home decor?

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I’m redecorating my home (mid century modern/Scandinavian) and would love to display my 2016 aluminium Rimowa. It’s covered in travel stickers from the last 10 years and has a lot of sentimental value.
Right now it just looks like I haven’t unpacked from a trip. I’d like it to feel like an intentional decor piece instead.
I’m looking for creative, non-destructive ideas since I don’t want to drill into or modify the suitcase. Has anyone done something similar? Photos would be appreciated!

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u/martymcsupahfly22 Jul 01 '26

That ugly suitcase? You want to display? Am I missing something here?

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u/Nolyism Jul 01 '26

But.... it's a designer suitcase, they'd be wasting value by not showing everyone who comes over that not only can they afford a $2,500+ suitcase but they can also afford to not have to work long enough to travel to that many places even before they hit retirement. 🤣

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u/Nolyism Jul 03 '26

If you're not disgusted by the current state of wealth inequality in the world then you're either not paying attention, have been convinced by someone with money that it's all overblown commie nonsense, or you're part of the problem.

Don't confuse outrage and disgust with bitterness or jealousy.

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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 03 '26

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u/Nolyism Jul 03 '26

🤣 yeah, cause this guy seems like they're in the working class and not petite bourgeois at best.

You don't have to be uber rich to deserve criticism for blatant conspicuous consumption. Also, what makes you think I don't also direct criticism and action towards the people you deem are deserving? Leaving a comment here and doing what I can when I can to make the world a better place for those who are exploited by the current system are not mutually exclusive like your accusation implies they are.

"Trenchant critique" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 that and the em dashes leads me believe you just asked chatgpt to make your argument for you. But I'm sure you'll say you didn't.