Rimova after LVMH takeover: Revised brand names and higher prices?
Sep 15, 2018, 1:33 am
#17
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When do you use your 45L Limbo trolley pieces?
There are several Topas 45L, on-sale, in my area, but I know it exceeds the dimensions for carry-on with all the airlines I use.
Nice color palette, btw
There are several Topas 45L, on-sale, in my area, but I know it exceeds the dimensions for carry-on with all the airlines I use.
Nice color palette, btw
Sep 15, 2018, 1:56 am
#18
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We use the 45L on long haul flights from Detroit to Seoul, then from Seoul to Colombo, Sri Lanka on Delta and Korean Air and never have had a word said to us about them. You do have a bit of a time lifting them up and getting them situated in the overhead bin..
Sep 15, 2018, 2:36 am
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Re the public transport. Set down a 2-wheeler and a 4-wheeler as you normally would on their wheels and leave them alone, don't touch the handle. (often the case on the London tube, but also on any public transport.) The 2-wheeler will remain where you put it, the 4 wheeler will start rolling as soon as the train pulls out or breaks.
Sep 16, 2018, 4:35 pm
#20
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Yes, this is unfortunate. I went to a local luggage store that has been carrying Rimowa for years, and we previously bought 2 from them Went there this weekend and they have replaced their entire Rimowa section and display with Tumi. They said that Rimowa will not sell to them anymore, and will only sell from their own branded stores. Seems a shame, since loyal local sellers have been supporting them for years.
Sep 17, 2018, 1:29 am
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Yes, this is unfortunate. I went to a local luggage store that has been carrying Rimowa for years, and we previously bought 2 from them Went there this weekend and they have replaced their entire Rimowa section and display with Tumi. They said that Rimowa will not sell to them anymore, and will only sell from their own branded stores. Seems a shame, since loyal local sellers have been supporting them for years.
Sep 17, 2018, 8:09 am
#22
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Yes, but it also cuts out everyone who was buying them at regular price from a dealer. Even the last Rimowa store I was in was selling their suitcases at less than what my local dealer was.
Sep 17, 2018, 2:53 pm
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The number of tiny women you see at Asian airports pushing (in from of them, two handed) a large four wheeler suitcase explains the trend.
Sep 17, 2018, 5:28 pm
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Which is, right or wrong, part of their strategy. They don't want a premium travel goods brand - they want a luxury travel good brand. And, of course, a big part of transitioning to becoming a luxury brand is artificially creating scarcity through reducing production, changing the product names to create separation from the past, charging more, and making it harder to find. I assume they are trying to cut out all distributors and sell only through company-owned channels and, once they feel they've elevated the brand enough, allow sales through select high-end third party outlets.
Sep 18, 2018, 6:01 am
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Which is, right or wrong, part of their strategy. They don't want a premium travel goods brand - they want a luxury travel good brand. And, of course, a big part of transitioning to becoming a luxury brand is artificially creating scarcity through reducing production, changing the product names to create separation from the past, charging more, and making it harder to find. I assume they are trying to cut out all distributors and sell only through company-owned channels and, once they feel they've elevated the brand enough, allow sales through select high-end third party outlets.
Sep 19, 2018, 5:29 pm
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Given LVMH have destroyed the quality of the product of many of the brands they’ve acquired (Thomas Pink being a prime example but far from the only one), I suspect you’ll get your wish of “exclusivity” as those seeking quality will look elsewhere.
Sep 19, 2018, 11:33 pm
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I think LVMH is hoping for the Veblen effect.
Sep 29, 2018, 3:10 am
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Which retailer/location are you asking for?
Expect a gradual roll-out, as retailers in Europe have already received their new inventory.
The company still has a backlog in manufacturing and their supply chain so it will be a while until they get across the pond from Europe. Good indicator is if the RIMOWA flagship closest to your area begins to carry the new collections, as they are, of course, priority and primary channel for sale going forward.
Expect a gradual roll-out, as retailers in Europe have already received their new inventory.
The company still has a backlog in manufacturing and their supply chain so it will be a while until they get across the pond from Europe. Good indicator is if the RIMOWA flagship closest to your area begins to carry the new collections, as they are, of course, priority and primary channel for sale going forward.