RIMOWA and Maison Margiela have teamed up on a limited-edition travel set. The RIMOWA x Maison Margiela collection is made of two pieces, a Classic Cabin suitcase and a 5AC XL bag, both covered in white paint applied by hand. The set is out on 19 November 2026, priced at €3,200 and €3,600, at RIMOWA and Maison Margiela, in selected stores and online.
What is the Maison Margiela Bianchetto technique
Bianchetto is an archival Maison Margiela technique: white paint is applied by hand over the surface of an object. On this collection it covers both the anodised aluminium of the suitcase and the leather of the bag.
The paint is designed to crack, chip and flake with regular travel. Over time it builds a patina that changes with every trip, next to the grooved surface inspired by aviation that RIMOWA has used for decades.
The Classic Cabin and 5AC XL bag
The Classic Cabin is made at RIMOWA’s factory in Cologne. Inside, the white lining is turned inside out, with visible stitching and overlocked edges. The aluminium logo badge is held in place by four white stitches, a nod to Margiela’s own label. The suitcase keeps the Classic features: a stage-free telescopic handle, TSA-approved locks and the Multiwheel system.
The 5AC XL bag brings RIMOWA’s grooves into leather, using a seamless high-frequency technique. It has an exposed lining, a leather crossbody strap and removable loops that slide over the suitcase handle, so the grooves of the bag line up with those of the suitcase. Both pieces carry a bespoke leather tag that combines RIMOWA’s address tag with Margiela’s key bell.
Where to buy the RIMOWA x Maison Margiela collection
The Classic Cabin and the 5AC XL bag will be available from 19 November 2026 at RIMOWA and Maison Margiela, in selected stores and online.
Release date: 19 November 2026
Price: €3,200 and €3,600
Where to buy: RIMOWA, Maison Margiela, selected stores
Kristin Kaye
Fashion Editor
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