• Silhouette 11 Centennial

    On March 10, 1919, Jesse Shwayder opened the doors to the Shwayder Trunk Mfg. Co.  What began as a father and son trunk and luggage manufacturing business, is now - 100 years later - the world's leading provider of travel solutions; Samsonite.  Silhouette Centennial celebrates 100 years of durability, quality, innovation and leadership.  This special edition of Samsonite's flagship collection arrives with 100 years of skilled craftsmanship behind it.  Every feature was designed with the rigors of today's travel in mind - while design details pay homage to the company's storied past.  From exceptional framework to smooth rolling spherical spinner wheels, security friendly features, and refined touch points, this is truly a celebration of the very best of Samsonite.

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  • xSpace Collection

    Spacious. Elegant. Easy to maneuver.  The essence of xSpace is embodied in every detail from the exceptional fabric and protective honeycomb frame to the near effortless Spinner wheels.  Each design element, from security friendly features to fully featured interiors and comfort touch points, was engineered with the journey in mind.  As your journey begins and the horizon unfolds before you, know you have 100 years of experience guiding you in the adventure at hand.

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  • Silhouette Collection

    First launched in 1958, at the start of the Jet Age, Silhouette was the pinnacle of travel gear.  It has remained the symbol of Samsonite’s relentless commitment to innovation ever since.  Always evolving to meet the demands of travel all over the globe, this newest introduction arrives with over 50 years of experience behind it.  Every detail and feature was designed with the rigors of today’s travel in mind.  From exceptional framework to smooth rolling spinner wheels, security friendly features, and refined touch points, you are assured a first class experience.  Enjoy the journey!

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  • Winfield Collection

    Winfield combines style and durability to meet the demands of the frequent traveler.  Constructed of durable yet lightweight ABS/Polycarbonate, Winfield creates a unique combination of strength and lightness for years of lasting performance.  Four, smooth-rolling Spinner wheels provide near effortless mobility in any direction, allowing the case to glide next to you.

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  • 1910
    1910

    The Shwayder Brothers, the company's original founders, manufacture robust wooden trunks.
    1941
    1941

    Introduction of a new type of luggage: Streamlite®.
  • 1955
    1955

    Samsonite launches the world's first lightweight suitcase, the Ultralite®.
    1956
    1956

    Introduction of the first suitcases made of lightweight magnesium and ABS.
  • 1958
    1958

    Launch of Silhouette®, the most advanced luggage made up to that time, included new, modern shape and recessed hardware to protect it from wear and tear.
    1962
    1962

    First ABS attaché case for a new generation of executives and business people.
  • 1967
    1967

    First polypropylene suitcase with recessed locks for more streamlined appearance and function.
    1969
    1969

    Launch of the new Saturn® suitcase, the first polypropeylene case with a fully supported, injection-molded shell structure. Becomes the standard for producing hardside luggage.
  • 1973
    1973

    Samsonite introduces an attaché case with 'right-side-up' feature, preventing it from being opened when the case is upside down.
    1974
    1974

    First suitcase on wheels is created - a true revolution in travel comfort and convenience.
  • 1986
    1986

    Oyster®: first polypropylene suitcase with 3-point locking system revolutionizes the market.
    1994
    1994

    Hybrid shell (hard and soft combined) suitcases introduced.
  • 1999
    1999

    Launch of the PC Attaché
    2000
    2000

    Introduction of Samsonite's first aluminium product.

  • 2002
    2002

    Hardlite™ (F'lite™ Lite in 2004): the first product in the industry with a rigid, though lightweight, shell structure due to over-injected thermoformed panels
    2004
    2004

    Samsonite markets the four-wheel Spinner, making travellers' lives easier.
  • 2006
    2006

    Launch of the first luggage collection to use the revolutionary Curv® technology. This new concept in thermoplastics is extremely ligthweight and strong.
    2007
    2007

    Graviton® Samsonite's first case with shock absorption wheels.
  • 2008
    2008

    Launch of Cosmolite®, the strongest and lightest Samsonite ever, featuring Curv® technology.

    2010
    2010

    Samsonite turns 100!!
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