1. The epitome of cool, the Rimowa range carries an air of vintage baggage. Its Salsa cabin trolley case sports the brand's signature grooves, adapted from 1930s' aircraft design by company founder Paul Morszeck, who made the first metal suitcase. Endorsed by IATA, the robust Salsa is built to carry-on size (55 x 40 x 19.5cm), comes in four colours and costs $1,900. Available at Lane Crawford, Level 3, IFC, 8 Finance Street, Central, tel: 2118 3388.

2. The Rimowa Notebook range, with its silver striped aluminium finish, has even more of the aviator about it. This attache case ($3,150) measures 46.5 x 39.5 x 9.5cm. The evolution of the iconic brand, founded in Germany in 1898, can be traced at an exhibition at Lane Crawford, IFC, from tomorrow until March 20.

3. Damier Geant, aimed at the travelling man, was unveiled last year. Because it is produced by LVMH, that travelling man won't baulk at this carry-on bag's price of $21,600. Light and durable, the bag is part of a range at New-Concept, 5 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. For more stockists, call 2736 6100.