Sweet, Sexy, Sassy Suitcases!

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Travel back in time with a vintage suitcase! I'm a sucker for vintage things, but when it comes to vintage suitcases... I become a nerd. There are so many interesting and cute old suitcases out there! They just don't make suitcases like they used to anymore...

If A Suitcase Could Talk

The greatest thing about vintage suitcases, is that there is a mystery behind them all. Who carried their clothes in here before me? What did they wear? Who wore them? Where did they go? The mystery remains, but the suitcase remains cooler than ever. Oh, if suitcases could talk…

Lenny and Me

1463 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

This vintage shop carries everything vintage. From vintage suitcases to old couches. This is my new favorite place on Milwaukee Avenue to gather vintage items for my home!

This vintage shop carries everything vintage. From vintage suitcases to old couches. This is my new favorite place on Milwaukee Avenue to gather vintage items for my home!

Simplify Your Life

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If you can fit all of your belongings into a small square and carry it with style, then life may be a lot easier!

Customize Your Suitcase

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I wonder who Mendy was. This classy lady decorated her own pink suitcase.

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Someone was into the 1950’s.

Una Mae's Freak Boutique

1528 N Milwaukee Ave Apt 1, Chicago, IL 60622

Una Mae’s has everything old with some new items thrown into the mix. The place smells of incense and antiques. It takes you back in time.

Una Mae’s has everything old with some new items thrown into the mix. The place smells of incense and antiques. It takes you back in time.

Suitcases with Animals

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Get it here

Who doesn’t love a horse suitcase? Well, I know I would! Since I don’t get to ride them, it might be nice to carry one on my suitcase!

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Get it here

This suitcase was probably once used to carry baby clothes in. It’s so sweet and precious!

Animals In Suitcases

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Make a bed for your dog out of an old suitcase! They’ll love you for it.

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Cat’s love ’em too! This one is made with legs to fold out and travel with.

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I wonder if this dog feels trapped. Regardless… how convenient!

Suitcases With Faces

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Cut out some faces of your own and paste them to your favorite vintage suitcase. You’ll never lose it at the airport again!

 

Small Suitcases

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I love little suitcases that can hold small items for a small trip.

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I don’t think this suitcase would be that heavy. She seems to be struggling a bit.

Suitcases With Legs

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Maybe at one time they could walk around the room? These are great for unpacking your things after you arrive at your destination.

Make A Suitcase Table

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Utilize your suitcase with legs when you aren’t taking it on a trip! Instead of storing the suitcase beauty in your closet for no one to see, use it as a table!

Suitcases Are Great For Storing Items Besides Clothes

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Use a vintage suitcase to store stationary, tools, letters, or old keepsakes.

Use Your Suitcase As A Filing Cabinet

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Who likes the look of those ugly metal filing cabinets? Try using a vintage suitcase as your filing cabinet instead! Much more classy if ya ask me.

Suitcases Are Better Than Containers

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Suitcases are meant to store things. So why not use them to store socks, underwear, or even sweaters for the summer? They add a splash of color to a boring closet.

Brown Elephant Resale Store

3651 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613

There is always a treasure to find at The Brown Elephant. People bring in vintage suitcases all the time! They have no idea what they are giving away. Now, you do… grab it before someone else does!

There is always a treasure to find at The Brown Elephant. People bring in vintage suitcases all the time! They have no idea what they are giving away. Now, you do… grab it before someone else does!

The Square Standard

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Pick out your own unique design that fits you!

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Yellow adds a splash of color to any outfit. Gosh I love yellow!

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A simple blue. Sometimes thats all you need.

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The flower pattern. Sometimes you just need a suitcase with flowers on it.

Beatnix

3400 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

Grab a vintage outfit to match your vintage suitcase! They have plenty of that here!

Grab a vintage outfit to match your vintage suitcase! They have plenty of that here!

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This is a fabulous accessory!

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Discussions

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I have a ton of vintage suitcases of my Grandmas and now I want to start using them!

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