Fifty years ago, TUMI embarked on a journey to redefine travel. Today, the brand celebrates five decades of innovation, craftsmanship and elevated mobility. The American design house has unveiled its most radiant release to date—the 50th Anniversary Gold collection–a gilded tribute to the legacy of movement.
Unveiled in Hong Kong on 28 April, this ultra-exclusive capsule collection marks a luminous new chapter in TUMI’s legacy. At its heart lies a striking reinterpretation of the brand’s iconic 19 Degree Aluminium designs, now enveloped in a bold, high-shine Bullion Gold finish that exudes both celebration and sophistication. Expertly crafted from aircraft-grade aluminium and sculpted with TUMI’s signature fluid, architectural contours, each piece is a masterclass in form meeting function.
At the heart of the collection lies four enduring designs: the Briefcase, International Carry-On, Watch Travel Case, and the refined Minaudière—each rendered in radiant Bullion Gold and imbued with a sense of celebratory gravitas. Every item is adorned with a commemorative 50th anniversary patch, uniquely numbered to reflect its exclusivity.
"We wanted to do something truly special for our 50th anniversary,” shares creative director Victor Sanz. "And what better way to celebrate than by taking our iconic 19 Degree design and giving it a bold, metallic gold twist? It’s the perfect blend of innovation, style and celebration."
The decision to reimagine the 19 Degree line is far from incidental. It is, in fact, a fitting tribute to TUMI’s most emblematic design language. Revered for its sculptural silhouette and bold, architectural lines, the 19 Degree collection epitomises the brand’s founding philosophy: the seamless convergence of form and function. In this golden anniversary edition, that vision is elevated to new heights.
It’s this very tension between heritage and future that gives the Gold collection its power. The luminous finish evokes old-world opulence, while the engineering beneath remains firmly rooted in cutting-edge travel performance—lightweight polycarbonate, reinforced corners, impact resistance. It’s luxury with an edge. Performance with permanence. A suitcase that turns heads in First Class, but withstands the chaos of the carousel.
More than anything, this anniversary launch cements TUMI’s place not just in airports and hotel lobbies, but in the design canon. The Gold collection isn’t merely about where we’ve been—it’s about where we’re going. And with this kind of shine, the next fifty years already look golden.
With only 250 individually numbered units available per design across the globe, the collection stands as a rarefied offering, coveted by discerning collectors and long-standing TUMI aficionados alike. The collection is available across TUMI’s online platforms in Asia-Pacific and at select flagship locations and premium retail boutiques worldwide—including key destinations such as Singapore, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Brazil, and France.
This is not merely a seasonal drop but a landmark moment in design history, marking five decades of performance-driven elegance with unmistakable golden flair.
The 50th Anniversary Gold collection is now available in select TUMI boutiques.
