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What if your suitcase was your diary? That’s the question luxury travel house RIMOWA poses in the fifth chapter of its ongoing Never Still campaign—a polished yet personal exploration of how travel leaves its mark, literally and otherwise.

This time, the campaign taps three global icons—BLACKPINK’s Rosé, Sir Lewis Hamilton, and Jay Chou—to unpack (pun fully intended) how movement shapes identity, purpose, and the stories we carry with us.

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Sir Lewis Hamilton for RIMOWA
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Rosé for RIMOWA
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Jay Chou for RIMOWA

Rosé, in her usual pensive pop-star elegance, reflects on how life on the move deepens her connection to creativity. “Every journey I take leaves a lasting impact,” she says. “Travelling the world only makes me realise just how much more there is to explore.” For someone who’s been on more private jets than the average passport holder has stamps, that’s saying something.

But the campaign’s real star? Not the celebrities. The luggage.
RIMOWA’s signature aluminium suitcases get a sentimental upgrade, reimagined as timeworn tokens of personal evolution. The dents? Not flaws—badges of honour. The peeling stickers? Emotional cartography. For Rosé, those stickers nod to her latest album drop. Jay Chou’s are peppered with tennis references (an ode to his not-so-secret obsession). Hamilton? Ever the high-speed philosopher, he lets the road—and the runways—do the talking.

It’s a subtle but striking campaign that repositions luxury luggage as something less pristine and more personal. Less “aspirational accessory,” more “emotional archive.”

And just like that, your carry-on now has character development.

Check out the campaign visuals featuring Rosé above and browse the full collection now at rimowa.com.

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Daniel Usidamen is Fashion Editor & Chief Critic at La Mode Magazine. Known for his sharp takes and unapologetic voice, he writes about runway moments, rising African designers, and the cultural pulse of fashion on the continent. Expect insight, a little sass, and zero filter.

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