The best luxury luggage to buy now

The best way to gauge a suitcase's quality? Ask a pilot. Eagle-eyed travellers will likely have seen captains and crew wheeling Sterling Pacific's polished carry case through the terminals, and for good reason.

Designed to withstand infinite trips, this no-holds-barred design triumph is made entirely from custom-cast aluminium (right down to the wheel casters – you won't find a pinch of plastic here) and trimmed with Italian leather handles. It may dent over time, but won't crack or collapse, unlike a polycarbonate case.

Yes, it's heavy, and the two wheels will take a little getting used to (they're a design move intended to eliminate the risk of breakage), but if you're after a case that'll see you through a lifetime of long weekends – and look ridiculously chic while doing it – this has to be the ultimate choice.

£2540

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