Let's talk good luggage. It's the type of investment that you don't truly appreciate until it's too late—"too late" being when your wheel conveniently stops wheeling approximately 10 minutes before your gate closes. And why would such an atrocity present itself? Because you naively skipped the reliable luggage research process and decided to buy something that looked cute and was in budget, but lacked durability.

Wanna avoid that drama? You'll want to cop some high-quality, long-lasting luggage that can withstand all of your travels. And you'll want to look at two companies that are shining stars in the game: and . You've probably seen these bags pop up all over your various feeds, but for those who are unfamiliar, think of them as the Beyoncé and Taylor Swift of the luxe suitcase world.

Both brands offer a wide range of sizes—from to larger bags for check-in purposes. Buyers love both for their organized interiors, unique colors, and reasonable price points. So the question that remains is: which company really triumphs? I went ahead and secured ' and , as well as and from to test out both brands myself, so allow me to break down their major hits and misses.

From there, you can determine which is worth your dollars. Follow along, kids. THE BUILD Honestly, and share similar forward-thinking designs, making them pretty tricky to compare and contrast.

Both brands use polycarbonate shells for their luggage, which feels pretty indestructible. That's because the material is .