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For the Baggage Claim series, seasoned travelers unpack their devotion to a favorite piece of luggage or travel accessory.

THE BLACK-NYLON roller bag may still dominate most airport terminals, but fashionable fliers prefer their luggage a little shinier. The queen of the carousel, as far as I’m concerned, is the Rimowa. The fancy four-wheeler, with its grooved, hard shell often in silver, is among the priciest spinners around (the “Original” aluminum cases start at $1,100), but its long history, top-quality construction and celebrity fans give it a competitive edge.

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