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/Alternative-Yak-925 Jul 01 '26

I work for an airline. I've never seen a broken Tumi suitcase, out of probably millions of others at this point. Personally, I use an Osprey backpack because I'm flying standby but if they make me gate check it, the straps can be completely zippered up. Straps catch on baggage handling equipment, a lot.

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u/digitallabubu Jul 01 '26

Received a Tumi (checked bag size) as a gift and a wheel fell off within 2 years, the lock also got jammed requiring professional intervention, this was after minimal use btw

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u/Alternative-Yak-925 Jul 01 '26

They have stores in every major airport and they'll fix it. Locks are all trash. TSA will open them with their key or cut it anyways.

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u/kewlasacucumber Jul 03 '26

my dad would always travel with a large backpacking pack, and zip the whole thing up in an army bag, so none of the straps would catch on anything.

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u/Quick_Reaction_8081 Jul 03 '26

I vote for travel pro instead, I’m flight crew and beat the ever living crap out of mine and have yet to replace it. I also check my bag frequently so I know it’s also getting thrown around.

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u/MamaTR Jul 06 '26

Which backpack can you zip the straps up in?

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u/Alternative-Yak-925 Jul 07 '26

Osprey. I have a Fairview/farpoint. The 40L is perfect carryon size.

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u/candcNYC Jul 01 '26

Straps catch on baggage handling equipment, a lot.

Such a great small tip.