THE COLLABORATION DRIVEN MAKEOVER OF INDIA'S LUGGAGE MARKET

India's luggage brands are redefining travel with style, sustainability, and storytelling. From bold collaborations to fashion-forward designs, travel gear today is no longer just carried—it's curated.

- BY SURYATI SAXENA

When it comesto travel, luggage and accessories aren't just necessities anymore—they've become statements. Whether you're boarding a flight, checking into a weekend getaway, or navigating the hustle of a business trip, your luggage speaks before you do. It's a reflection of your style, your rhythm, and even your travel philosophy. After all, if you wouldn't compromise on what you wear, why compromise on what you carry?

Today's luggage brands are rewriting the rules of travel fashion, blending function with flair and purpose with personality. “Today's consumers are choosing design-led functionality luggage that isn't just practical but speaks to their personality. There's a massive shift toward premium, design-forward travel gear that blends aesthetics, technology, and sustainability. People now view luggage as an extension of identity, something that represents their lifestyle, ambitions, and taste. At EUME, we're tapping into that desire with products that balance form, function, and emotion, luggage that moves with purpose and stands out with presence,” said Naina Parekh, Founder, EUME.

Luggage Brands & their Collaboration Strategies

For brands, it's not just about giving their audience what they like the most—it's about how they experience it. The travel luggage industry is seeing a new wave of creativity where innovation meets collaboration, and where every design narrates a different journey. Brands like Nasher Miles, EUME, and uppercase have taken this idea to new heights—whether it's uppercase's showcase at Paris Fashion Week, Nasher Miles' partnership with cricket star Rishabh Pant, or EUME's collaboration with Met Royale. These ventures show how today's luggage brands are not only elevating travel—they're elevating expression.