Matching luggage sets – the luxe way to travel

Few things say “I’ve arrived” quite like a beautifully coordinated luggage set gliding through a hotel lobby. Matching cases have long conveyed jet-set glamour, from the anti-bling vibe of the Roy family in media saga Succession to the polished travel style of celebrities such as Victoria Beckham and the Kardashians, who often favour sleek, coordinated designer luggage. Today’s luxury sets are less about looking fussy and more about feeling pulled together: practical, photogenic and quietly indulgent. Consider them the travel equivalent of a perfectly tailored suit.

Paul Smith + Rawrow 'Alu' Series R trunks, large, £855, and small, £510 Aluminium cases from Korean minimalist label Rawrow are given the Paul Smith treatment with pops of colour borrowed from his Signature Stripe. The wheels, from Japan's Hinimoto, are chosen for their quietness. The large trunk is 108 litres and 73 x 46 x 38cm, so good for an extended trip, and the small is 50 litres, 49 x 44 x 25cm, so suitable for carry-on.

SteamLine Starlet collection: from £289 for a mini case; Starlet check-in spinner case, £914 SteamLine specialises in vintage-inspired luggage, combining old-word glamour with modern functionality. The Starlet range is made from Japanese fibreboard and every case comes with a ripstop cover to protect it in transit. The interiors are a particular delight, lined with cream and black polka dots. Also check out the moody all-back Industrialist range.

Jekyll & Hide three-piece luggage set, £1,069 Jekyll & Hide was founded in Cape Town but is based in the UK. Aluminium frames provide superior impact resistance and weather protection for the polycarbonate shells of this trio of cases, which have a leather trim. The three cases are a carry-on (55 x 37 x 23cm, 44 litres), medium check-in (67 x 47 x 28.5cm, 75 litres) and large check-in (79 x 53 x 32.5cm, 115 litres).

Louis Vuitton Horizon 50, 55 and 70 suitcases, from £2,340 for a cabin size The ne plus ultra of matching luggage, Louis Vuitton teamed up with Australian designer Marc Newson to create these ultra-lightweight cases in monogrammed canvas. There's lots to love, from the cowhide trim and zip locking system to the Monogram personalisation service. The three sizes are cabin (50 x 36 x 19cm, 28 litres), £2,340, larger cabin (55 x 38 x 21cm, 37 litres), £2,620, and check-in (68 x 46 x 26cm, 68 litres), £3,100.

Carl Friedrik luggage set, £580 If they're good enough for the Roy family in media saga Succession, where the characters were often spotted with Carl Friedrik cases, they're good enough for us. From the Core collection, these are made from lightweight polycarbonate, with leather straps. Founded by two Swedish brothers in London in 2013, Carl Friedrik is all about quiet luxury and Scandi simplicity. We like. Carry-on case (55.5 x 37 x 23cm, 39 litres) and large check-in (76 x 51 x 28cm, 94 litres). Also available in black and sand/chocolate colourways.

Lulu Guinness red travel set, £495 The shy and retiring might run a mile from this set but you simply have to admire its joie de vivre. The polycarbonate cases come with covers for storage. They're on the bijou side, capacity-wise: the vanity case (37 x 31 x 19.5cm) is 14 litres, the carry-on (55 x 40 x 20cm) is 31 litres, and the medium suitcase (65.5 x 48 x 27.5cm) is 47 litres.

Rimowa Hybrid suitcase collection, from £835 The Hybrid collection comprises a cabin bag, two sizes of check-in suitcase and a trunk, all made of a lightweight combination of aluminium frame and corners and a polycarbonate shell. German design par excellence – no wonder this is the suitcase brand of the moment. Cabin case: 55 x 40 x 23cm, 37 litres, £835; check-in medium case: 66 x 44 x 27cm, 62 litres, £955; check-in large case: 78 x 51 x 27cm, 84 litres, £1,040; trunk, 80 x 40 x 41cm, 101 litres, £1,320.

Aspinal of London Connaught cabin case and flight work bag, £1,545 Seen here in tan Saffiano leather, the Connaught range is also available in black or moleskin leather and deep shine Amazon brown croc, all with a monogrammed grosgrain lining. There's a zipped laptop compartment on the front of the case, and the flight bag has metal studs on its reinforced base for protection. Cabin case: 50 x 33 x 22cm, about 45 litres; flight bag, 40 x 25 x 18cm, 13 litres. Both are available separately.

Briggs & Riley Departure set, £1,190 Soft-sided, expandable cases in 'ballistic' nylon that can allow up to 30 per cent more capacity by upzipping their sides. They have an integrated garment carrier, which is a great idea if you have formalwear to take on your travels. Carry-on case: 56 x 36 x 23cm, 37-48 litres; medium spinner case: 66 x 46 x 31cm, 80-97 litres.

Bentley limited-edition luggage set, £2,000 In celebration of the Bentley Continental GT Speed, this three-piece collection is made of grey Italian leather, with accent colours of orange, blue or red. Imprinted with the Bentley logo, the components are a weekender bag (56 x 28 x 26cm), backpack (30 x 38 x 12cm) and washbag (24 x 16 x 13.5cm). Not so much have.kit.will.travel as have.car.will.travel.

Peter Lindbergh for Louis Vuitton

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