Drawing on the inherent relationship between colour and material, RIMOWA is pleased to welcome Umber and Ultramarine to its Essential and Groove collections. These complementary hues share a rich history in art: one an earthy natural pigment and the other a precious blue derived from lapis lazuli – together, Umber & Ultramarine celebrate the alchemic beauty and transformative power of colour.
Starring renowned English actor Joe Alwyn, RIMOWA’s accompanying campaign follows a young artist as he moves into a new studio, transforming an unfamiliar space into a world of his own with the same pigments that have filled artists’ palettes for centuries. As the days pass, the rich blue and brown pigments seep into the artist’s daily life, inspiring his creative process.
With earth pigments being some of the most enduring elements, RIMOWA is pleased to dedicate its new seasonal hues to the celebration of natural colour. Umber – a luminous shade of brown, derived from its namesake pigment, is often used as the first layer in painting. Stemming from the Latin word umbra, meaning shadow, it casts a warm tone across the collections. The Ultramarine hue references a vibrant blue revered by artists since the Renaissance. Deep, mesmerising, and velvety, the blue shade is a true homage to alchemy. Together, Umber & Ultramarine create a rich dialogue between earth and imagination.
Crafted from polycarbonate, the Essential range is expertly colour-matched – from the handle and zipper to the logo badge and wheel housing – for a seamless, monochromatic appearance. The German Maison’s heritage craftsmanship combined with cutting-edge technology is visible throughout the suitcase’s design, from RIMOWA’s stage-free telescopic handle and Multiwheel system, to its TSA-approved locks and complimentary leather address tag. Once opened, the Essential range reveals a dual-organisation interior featuring a fully zipped compartment and large mesh pocket on one side, and RIMOWA’s adjustable Flex Divider on the other. Equipped with a compression system, it allows travellers to pack more while remaining organised. To ensure a lifetime of travel, the RIMOWA Essential Umber & Ultramarine suitcase collection is backed by the Maison’s lifetime guarantee.
The two hues also extend into RIMOWA’s Groove range through a selection of versatile pieces. The Groove Cross-Body Bag Small and Zipped Pouch in Umber offer a chic and adaptable way to carry essentials. The new Groove Mini Shopping Bag, available in Umber and Ultramarine, is a compact rendition of the original silhouette. Designed for everyday mobility without compromising elegance, it is crafted in Italy from smooth, resistant calfskin and finished with shiny palladium hardware and a magnetic closure. It can be carried by hand, worn across the body, or over the shoulder using its removable, adjustable strap.
Starting October 08, 2026, the RIMOWA Essential Cabin in Umber or Ultramarine, the RIMOWA Essential Check-In M in Ultramarine, the RIMOWA Essential Check-In L in Umber, and the RIMOWA Essential Trunk Plus in Umber or Ultramarine, alongside the RIMOWA Groove Mini Shopping Bag in Umber or Ultramarine, the RIMOWA Groove Cross-Body Bag Small in Umber, the RIMOWA Groove Zipped Pouch in Umber, the RIMOWA Trifold Toiletry Pouch in Ultramarine, and the RIMOWA Packing Cube Small, Medium and Large in Ultramarine will be available worldwide at RIMOWA stores, retail locations, franchises, and online at RIMOWA.com.
