Arlo Skye

What Arlo Skye does

Arlo Skye is a New York-based, direct-to-consumer premium luggage and travel accessories brand founded in 2016 by former Louis Vuitton and TUMI executives with 23 years of combined luxury industry experience. The company designs and sells hard-shell polycarbonate suitcases and a range of bags and accessories through its own Shopify storefront (arloskye.com), with fulfillment from a Rhode Island warehouse and international shipping to Canada, Western Europe, Dubai, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

The product line centers on the Expandable Collection — Carry-On Max ($350-$395), Check-In Medium ($425), and the Top-Load Expandable Trunk ($495) — built on German Makrolon polycarbonate shells, Japanese Hinomoto silent-run ball-bearing wheels, silver-infused antimicrobial linings, and TSA-approved Travel Sentry 008 combination locks. Adjacent categories include the airline-approved Pet Carrier ($295), Weekender, Backpack, Dopp Kit, Stowaway Lap Desk ($125), and a portfolio of limited-edition collaborations (most notably with Dusen Dusen for MoMA Design Stores). Pricing spans $25-$495, deliberately positioned at luxury quality but well below traditional luxury house comparables.

The business model is one-time hardware DTC sales, with no subscription or recurring revenue stream. Go-to-market relies heavily on earned editorial coverage rather than paid placement, with the brand voted #1 luggage brand in the world in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards in both 2023 and 2024. The company operates with a small team (1-10 employees) and has raised approximately $1.17M in disclosed funding across two rounds (2016 and 2019), with no recent institutional capital event. Customer base exceeds 50,000 lifetime buyers globally.

Name

Arlo Skye

Legal name

Arlo Skye

Website

https://arloskye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Arlo Skye is a New York-based direct-to-consumer premium luggage brand founded in 2016 by former Louis Vuitton and TUMI executives, selling hard-shell polycarbonate suitcases, bags, and accessories through arloskye.com to over 50,000 customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel luggage and bags

NAICS

Luggage and Leather Goods Retailers (458320)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Leather Travel Goods & Luggage (CRAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backpacks & Travel Bags (CRAAAJAB), Travel Goods & Luggage Manufacturing (IMAOAHAC)

Keywords

• Premium luggage
• Travel bags
• Direct-to-consumer
• Polycarbonate suitcases
• Travel accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Luggage Sales: Primary revenue stream from direct-to-consumer sales of premium luggage, bags, and accessories through owned e-commerce storefront. One-time hardware purchase model with products priced at $125-$495 for luggage, $95-$295 for bags, and accessories under $100.
2. Direct E-commerce Accessories Sales: Accessory products including The Stowaway Lap Desk ($125), chargers ($75), leather luggage tags ($25), Dopp Kits ($95), and toiletry bags ($95). One-time purchase model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arlo Skye designs, manufactures (via contract partners), and sells premium hard-shell polycarbonate luggage and travel accessories directly to consumers through its own e-commerce site. The assortment spans carry-ons, check-in sizes, and the signature Top-Load trunk, plus weekender bags, backpacks, an airline-approved pet carrier, Dopp kits, a Stowaway lap desk, chargers, and leather tags, with prices ranging from $25 to $495.

Product overview

Arlo Skye is a direct-to-consumer premium luggage and travel accessories brand offering a portfolio of award-winning hard-shell and soft accessories. The core product line includes the Expandable Collection (Carry-On Max, Carry-On Max with Front Pocket, Check-In Medium, and Top-Load Expandable Trunk Large) made with German Makrolon polycarbonate shells and antimicrobial linings. Accessories include pet carriers, weekender bags, backpacks, toiletry kits, lap desks, and chargers. The brand has collaborated with Dusen Dusen on limited-edition colorful luggage and bags sold through MoMA Design Stores. All products are designed in New York by former Louis Vuitton and TUMI executives, with direct-to-consumer pricing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Original Collection: Original line of carry-on and check-in luggage with removable charger feature, original wheel system, and 88 GSM antimicrobial lining.
• Expandable Collection
• Arlo Skye x Dusen Dusen

Products and services

• New Expandable Carry-On Max - Front Pocket Hard-shell expandable carry-on suitcase with a front laptop pocket (up to 16"), German Makrolon polycarbonate shell, antimicrobial lining, 360° silent-run dual-wheel system, and a built-in TSA-approved combination lock. Capacity is 48L (58L when expanded). Designed for business and leisure travelers.
• New Expandable Carry-On Max Expandable polycarbonate carry-on with 48L capacity expanding to 58L, 360° silent-run dual-wheel system, antimicrobial lining, FreeFlex expansion, and TSA-approved combination lock. For frequent flyers.
• New Expandable Check-In - Medium Mid-size expandable checked luggage with FreeFlex zipper construction, antimicrobial lining, removable divider panel, and precision-tuned spinner wheels. For 2-week plus trips.
• New Top-Load Expandable Trunk - Large Large top-loading expandable trunk with 110L capacity (125L expanded) that opens from the top like a top-load washer, German virgin polycarbonate shell, 1000D ballistic-nylon expansion fabric, and TSA-approved combination lock. Designed for cruise cabins and extended trips.
• Original Frame Carry-On Max Frame-style zipperless polycarbonate carry-on with an ejectable power bank system, precision-tuned wheels, and a Travel Sentry 007 combination lock. Representing the original Arlo Skye carry-on line.
• The Pet Carrier Airline-approved in-cabin pet carrier designed to fit under airplane seats, featuring antimicrobial fabric, multiple exit points, and a sleeve that attaches to a luggage handle. For pet owners who fly with their animals.
• The Weekender Premium weekender bag for short trips, featuring hand straps and minimalist Arlo Skye aesthetic.
• The Backpack Premium laptop backpack with dedicated laptop pocket, antimicrobial lining, and refined Arlo Skye aesthetic for daily commuting and travel.
• The Backpack: Mint Mint-colored variant of The Backpack with antimicrobial lining and dedicated device compartments.
• The Arc Weekender by Arlo Skye x Dusen Dusen Designer collaboration weekender bag with the Arlo Skye x Dusen Dusen brand featuring signature colorful Dusen Dusen patterns, sold through MoMA Design Stores.
• The Backpack: Arlo Skye x Dusen Dusen Collaborative backpack featuring Dusen Dusen colorful prints, retailed through MoMA Design Stores.
• The Arc Dopp Kit by Arlo Skye x Dusen Dusen Designer toiletry bag collaboration with Dusen Dusen featuring signature colorful patterns.
• The Dopp Kit: Mint Mint-colored toiletry bag with interior pockets and antimicrobial water-resistant lining.
• The Dopp Kit: Black Black toiletry bag with antimicrobial water-resistant lining and interior organization.
• The Stowaway Lap Desk Portable lap desk workspace with premium white oak melamine surface, hidden storage tray for a 14" laptop, integrated phone and tablet dock, microbead cushion, and antimicrobial water-resistant fabric. CARB and TSCA Title VI compliant. For remote work and travel.
• Blazing-Fast Charger with 20W USB-C Adapter & Cable Portable USB charger with 20W USB-C adapter and cable, featuring both USB-C and USB-A ports for fast device charging on the go.
• The Luggage Tag Full-grain leather luggage tag in black or beige with tone-on-tone branding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ customers fly with Arlo Skye carry-ons globally
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• Dusen DusenflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Collaboration with designer brand Dusen Dusen for MoMA Design Stores. Products include Arlo Skye X Dusen Dusen: Original Luggage, Arc Weekender, Backpack, and Top-Load Expandable Trunk. Joint product development combining Arlo Skye's luggage expertise with Dusen Deng's distinctive colorful patterns. Products sold at premium price points ($175-$495) and featured in Architectural Digest, Design Milk, and other design publications.
• AudiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand collaboration with Audi automotive.
• Palihouse HotelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel partnership with Palihouse Hotels brand.
• Auberge ResortsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResort partnership with Auberge Resorts Collection.
• Sight UnseenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign collaboration with Sight Unseen for limited edition Carry-On in Sage color. Named Surface Magazine Award Finalist 2018.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Monos: Monos is a premium DTC luggage and bag brand offering polycarbonate carry-ons, checked luggage, and backpacks. Highly comparable to Arlo Skye on minimalist design aesthetic, premium materials, direct e-commerce, and similar price points.
• Away: Away is the leading direct-to-consumer premium luggage brand, selling hard-shell carry-ons, checked bags, and travel accessories online. Closely comparable to Arlo Skye on DTC model, target customer (style-conscious urban professionals), and product portfolio (polycarbonate suitcases, bags, accessories).
• July: July is a premium luggage brand (founded in Australia) that sells direct-to-consumer suitcases, carry-ons, and bags with a focus on design and quality. Comparable to Arlo Skye on DTC premium positioning, design-led marketing, and target affluent traveler customer.
• Calpak: Calpak is a direct-to-consumer travel brand offering luggage, backpacks, duffels, and bags targeting style-conscious millennial and Gen Z travelers. Comparable to Arlo Skye on DTC model, design-forward aesthetic, and breadth of luggage-plus-bags assortment.
• Horizn Studios: Horizn Studios is a Berlin-based premium smart luggage and travel brand selling hard-shell suitcases, backpacks, and accessories via DTC. Comparable to Arlo Skye on premium hard-shell luggage, technology-forward features (smart features, integrated chargers), and target frequent business travelers.

Broad incumbents

• Samsonite: Samsonite is the world's largest mass-market luggage brand with global retail and wholesale distribution. Comparable to Arlo Skye on product category (luggage, bags, business cases), though positioned at lower price points and serving a broader mainstream customer.
• Briggs & Riley: Briggs & Riley is an established US premium luggage brand known for lifetime guarantee and business-traveler focus. Comparable to Arlo Skye on premium positioning and business-traveler segment, though distributed through wholesale and department stores rather than primarily DTC.
• Rimowa: Rimowa is the iconic German luxury luggage house (LVMH-owned) selling premium hard-shell suitcases globally. Comparable to Arlo Skye as the luxury-tier reference brand Arlo Skye benchmarks against on materials and design, though Rimowa serves a higher price point with much broader global retail.
• Tumi: Tumi is a premium global luggage and business bag brand, founded by the same executive lineage as one of Arlo Skye's co-founders. Comparable as a direct premium-luggage incumbent with similar business-traveler positioning, though Tumi operates a much broader wholesale and global retail footprint.

Emerging players

• Paravel: Paravel is a sustainable travel brand offering DTC luggage, bags, and accessories with an eco-friendly positioning. Comparable to Arlo Skye on premium DTC, direct-to-consumer model, and overlapping customer base among design-conscious travelers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arloskye
• Instagraminstagram.com/arloskye.com
• TikToktiktok.com/@arlo-skye
• Facebookfacebook.com/arloskye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arlo-skye

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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