This winter, RIMOWA is introducing its latest Essential range, featuring Ginger and Nautical, two seasonal hues inspired by Copenhagen’s historical architecture and the maritime spirit of the Nordics. Adding a unique touch to the new collection, the German Maison has partnered with British artist Ptolemy Mann to introduce a limited-edition series of RIMOWA Essential Cabin Threshold cases—featuring one exclusive iteration of Mann’s ‘Threshold’ artwork on the RIMOWA Essential Cabin Nautical.
With a career spanning more than twenty-five years, Mann has become celebrated for her large-scale works and unique use of colour, establishing herself within the chromatic minimalism and abstract expressionism movements. Her early, wall-based works are hand-dyed and woven canvases defined by an emotive interplay between thread and pigment. Her artistic journey later evolved into her signature ‘Thread Paintings’ with expansive, gestural pieces that showcase her abstract expressionist style. For RIMOWA, an exclusive iteration of Mann’s artwork has been meticulously translated onto the polycarbonate shell of the RIMOWA Essential Cabin Nautical. This limited-edition special project, which benefits from RIMOWA’s unconditional lifetime guarantee, consists of
1000 numbered pieces.
The design showcases an intricate layering of ink, mimicking the texture and brushstrokes of her original paintings. Select portions of the shell remain unprinted, allowing the grooved polycarbonate to add depth, and create a three-dimensional effect that nods to her textile artistry.
The journey through Mann’s work extends to the Cabin suitcase’s interior. Inside, travellers will find a continued expression of Mann’s deep connection to colour, highlighted by a blue-tinted brushstroke printed on the RIMOWA flex divider. The artwork brings a sense of emotional resonance to the suitcase, serving as a testament to the profound purpose inherent in every journey.
Starting November 28th, 2024, the RIMOWA Essential Cabin Threshold (RRP 1200 €) will be available at RIMOWA stores worldwide and online at RIMOWA.com and in the United States starting November 27th.
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