Ambassador Luggage
For an educational crash course on all things luggage-related, head to this official Tumi retailer, opened by Saeed Zia in 1982. His son Subi, who manages the store, is a luggage whiz who can explain the history behind each brand, list product details as if he’s memorized the specs and even namecheck the celebrities who own the items. For example, he notes that Pippa Middleton carries Knomo’s quilted laptop case ($100) every day, that rapper Flo Rida travels with Tumi’s hard-side rolling packing case ($645) and that David Macklovitch from electrofunk duo Chromeo nabbed Hartmann’s tweed wheeled garment bag ($595). For those of us with real-life budgets, Samsonite’s hard-side floral-print spinner luggage ($199) is an attractive and more wallet-friendly option. Free delivery within Manhattan on all purchases will help make you feel like an A-lister. Mention TONY for 20 percent off all full-priced items through June 21.
Location : 371 Madison Ave, (between 45th and 46th Sts)
Altman Luggage
This New York institution has been around since 1920, offering a huge selection of luggage from upscale brands such as Zero Halliburton, Bric’s and T-Tech by Tumi. Although the store is hard to navigate—rolling suitcases are stacked high on shelves, while upright carry-ons and duffels flood the floor—a quick scan of the room from a narrow walkway dividing the space will reveal multiple choices you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Vera Bradley floral-print rolling bags ($320), Kenneth Cole Reaction wheeled uprights ($340) featuring leather trim and stud details, and vibrant Heys hard-side polycarbonate carry-ons ($139) make boring black luggage look downright depressing. In addition to fancy pens ($10–$5,000) and midrange watches ($50–$500), the back of the shop stocks small travel accessories, including Mulholland Brothers leather shave kits ($145), Eagle Creek fleece neck pillows ($24) and Travelon digital luggage scales ($21). Free next-day delivery to all five boroughs for purchases over $99 makes the subway ride home less cumbersome. Mention TONY to receive a free luggage scale (worth $25) with any purchase over $100 through November 24.
Location : 135 Orchard St, (between Delancey and Rivington Sts)
Owner Hiro Irie came to New York in the 1960s as an exchange student from Japan and has provided travel gear and luggage to city dwellers since 1974. The spartan store is packed to the brim with carriers from dependable brands such as Victorinox, Halliburton and LeSportsac, and clearly caters to the NYU students in the neighborhood, considering that a massive wall is dedicated to North Face backpacks ($40–$165) and Manhattan Portage messenger bags ($40–$120). If you’ve since outgrown wearing JanSport reversible leopard-print backpacks ($51), more mature options include Eagle Creek four-wheeled uprights ($314) and Baggallini rolling totes ($171) done up in a sophisticated, subtle giraffe print. Mention TONY for 10 percent off all purchases (excludes Deuter, Eagle Creek, Jansport, Kipling, LeSportsac, North Face, Rimowa and Victorinox) through May 31.
Location :797 Broadway, (between 10th and 11th Sts)
Critics choice If the thought of packing your belongings in a mundane suitcase gives you the shudders, then this cheery boutique is for you. Big Bag was once a West Village staple before it moved to its current location in 2009, and it’s since gained a following for its colorful, fashion-forward selection. Paisley wallpaper and glass globe light fixtures adorn the front of the store, where everyday purses and wallets from popular brands such as Rebecca Minkoff, MZ Wallace and Hobo International predominate. Jet-setters should beeline to the back, where they’ll find limited-edition Missoni for Bric’s medium trolleys ($830) splashed with the Italian label’s signature zigzag print and whimsical Orla Kiely car-print small trolley suitcases ($295), toiletry bags ($145) and large rolling duffels ($275). For overnight stays, opt for Hervé Chapelier signature nylon totes ($168) and Jack Gomme waterproof bags ($178) made from lightweight Japanese rain-jacket material.
Location : 175 W 72nd St, (between Columbus and Amsterdam Aves), 10023
This tristate chain may read generic with its wood paneling and Top 40 soundtrack, but what it lacks in ambiance it makes up for with its wide variety of merchandise covering every aspect of travel. Fancy leather briefcases ($180–$400) and laptop bags ($100–$400) from brands including Briggs & Riley, Claire Chase and Tumi are ideal for business travelers, while playful Kipling duffel bags ($139), accessorized with matching monkey charms, and Heys rolling luggage ($350), adorned with the New York City skyline, will appeal to informal explorers. We’re smitten with French line Lipault’s carry-ons ($189), which collapse into a clear plastic bag for easy storage. If basic black is your luggage color of choice, bright accessories such as My Bag leopard luggage tags ($8) and Lewis N. Clark neon minipadlock sets ($8) will make your goods easier to find in baggage claim. Mention TONY for 15 percent off all purchases (except Tumi luggage) through September 3.
Location : 1392 Sixth Ave, (between 55th and 56th Sts)
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For an educational crash course on all things luggage-related, head to this official Tumi retailer, opened by Saeed Zia in 1982. His son Subi, who manages the store, is a luggage whiz who can explain the history behind each brand, list product details as if he’s memorized the specs and even namecheck the celebrities who own the items. For example, he notes that Pippa Middleton carries Knomo’s quilted laptop case ($100) every day, that rapper Flo Rida travels with Tumi’s hard-side rolling packing case ($645) and that David Macklovitch from electrofunk duo Chromeo nabbed Hartmann’s tweed wheeled garment bag ($595). For those of us with real-life budgets, Samsonite’s hard-side floral-print spinner luggage ($199) is an attractive and more wallet-friendly option. Free delivery within Manhattan on all purchases will help make you feel like an A-lister. Mention TONY for 20 percent off all full-priced items through June 21. Location : 371 Madison Ave, (between 45th and 46th Sts)
Altman Luggage
This New York institution has been around since 1920, offering a huge selection of luggage from upscale brands such as Zero Halliburton, Bric’s and T-Tech by Tumi. Although the store is hard to navigate—rolling suitcases are stacked high on shelves, while upright carry-ons and duffels flood the floor—a quick scan of the room from a narrow walkway dividing the space will reveal multiple choices you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Vera Bradley floral-print rolling bags ($320), Kenneth Cole Reaction wheeled uprights ($340) featuring leather trim and stud details, and vibrant Heys hard-side polycarbonate carry-ons ($139) make boring black luggage look downright depressing. In addition to fancy pens ($10–$5,000) and midrange watches ($50–$500), the back of the shop stocks small travel accessories, including Mulholland Brothers leather shave kits ($145), Eagle Creek fleece neck pillows ($24) and Travelon digital luggage scales ($21). Free next-day delivery to all five boroughs for purchases over $99 makes the subway ride home less cumbersome. Mention TONY to receive a free luggage scale (worth $25) with any purchase over $100 through November 24.
Location : 135 Orchard St, (between Delancey and Rivington Sts)
The Bag House
Location :797 Broadway, (between 10th and 11th Sts)
Big Bag
Critics choice If the thought of packing your belongings in a mundane suitcase gives you the shudders, then this cheery boutique is for you. Big Bag was once a West Village staple before it moved to its current location in 2009, and it’s since gained a following for its colorful, fashion-forward selection. Paisley wallpaper and glass globe light fixtures adorn the front of the store, where everyday purses and wallets from popular brands such as Rebecca Minkoff, MZ Wallace and Hobo International predominate. Jet-setters should beeline to the back, where they’ll find limited-edition Missoni for Bric’s medium trolleys ($830) splashed with the Italian label’s signature zigzag print and whimsical Orla Kiely car-print small trolley suitcases ($295), toiletry bags ($145) and large rolling duffels ($275). For overnight stays, opt for Hervé Chapelier signature nylon totes ($168) and Jack Gomme waterproof bags ($178) made from lightweight Japanese rain-jacket material. Location : 175 W 72nd St, (between Columbus and Amsterdam Aves), 10023
Innovation Luggage
This tristate chain may read generic with its wood paneling and Top 40 soundtrack, but what it lacks in ambiance it makes up for with its wide variety of merchandise covering every aspect of travel. Fancy leather briefcases ($180–$400) and laptop bags ($100–$400) from brands including Briggs & Riley, Claire Chase and Tumi are ideal for business travelers, while playful Kipling duffel bags ($139), accessorized with matching monkey charms, and Heys rolling luggage ($350), adorned with the New York City skyline, will appeal to informal explorers. We’re smitten with French line Lipault’s carry-ons ($189), which collapse into a clear plastic bag for easy storage. If basic black is your luggage color of choice, bright accessories such as My Bag leopard luggage tags ($8) and Lewis N. Clark neon minipadlock sets ($8) will make your goods easier to find in baggage claim. Mention TONY for 15 percent off all purchases (except Tumi luggage) through September 3.Location : 1392 Sixth Ave, (between 55th and 56th Sts)
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