Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Evolution

Gone are the days when suitcases came only in dull greys and blacks.

Step into any airport or railway station today, and it’s a runway of rolling colour. Bold patterns, quirky designs, vibrant hues—our luggage has become a statement, not just a storage solution.


If you grew up in the ’80s, you’ll remember this: the family suitcase. Singular.
One trusty, sturdy companion for every trip—be it a wedding, vacation, or a quick dash to the hometown.
It was often a brown or navy VIP hard case, tough as nails and just as dependable.

Heading off to college in the ’90s? That called for a rite of passage: your very own suitcase.
A special one. A grown-up one.

And those suitcases? They weren’t just for packing—they doubled up as seats on crowded platforms.
The youngest always got dibs.


We marked our suitcases with our names, phone numbers, and full addresses—loud and proud, plastered across the surface.
To tell it apart from the crowd, we tied colourful ribbons to the handle.
A canvas cover made it last longer (and maybe hid the scratches from being loved a little too much).

That one suitcase knew every family holiday, every reunion, every train journey.

The suitcase was a person with their own identity!


At some point—quietly and quickly—the one-for-all suitcase became a thing of the past.

Now, we have occasion-based luggage:
Cabin bags for short hops. Overnighters. Check-in trolleys. Transit bags. Luggage for business. Luggage for vacations. Luggage just because.

And the colours? A spectrum!
Neon greens, sunny yellows, ocean blues—each one chosen, perhaps, to match the mood of the traveller or the destination.

Each family member now wheels their own suitcase.
Sometimes one person brings three—a matching set like the Three Bears from Goldilocks: Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear.


Then came the designer era.
Stylish logos. Sleek silhouettes. Funky fonts.
Are they originals? Are they knock-offs? Who cares—they look fabulous. Dreams on Wheels

Mokobara makes you want to pack your bag and escape.
Samsonite is still the silent strong type—reliable, global, elite.
And Tumi? The moment you see one, you know the traveller means business.


Airports today aren’t just transit zones—they’re catwalks for carry-ons.
Trolleys tell stories.
Colourful suitcases spin by on carousels like moving art installations.
It’s fashion meets function. Wanderlust meets wishlist.

So next time you're at an airport, pause for a moment.
Don’t just check the departure board—check out the luggage.
It’s a whole world of colour, character, and stories waiting to be wheeled away.


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