Revelation London

Overview

Revelation London is a travel goods brand specializing in luggage, originally established in 1923 with a store at 170 Piccadilly, London. It has evolved from a premier luggage provider serving royalty and dignitaries to a contemporary brand now based in King's Cross, focusing on rebranded products designed in London.⁴⁵

History

Revelation Piccadilly was founded in 1923 with a luggage store at 170 Piccadilly, London, offering expanding suitcases that served royalty, noblemen, and dignitaries through the war years.⁵ In 1988, the retail trading company was sold to Stephen Spitz, who refurbished the store and introduced international brands; it was sold again in 1992 before Spitz repurchased it in 1997.⁵ The brand later rebranded to Revelation London, shifting to a contemporary visual identity while maintaining its London heritage.⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are designed in London and built for global markets, with no specific details on manufacturing locations or in-house versus outsourced production available.⁴

Notable Products

• Expanding Suitcases - Unique expanding suitcases from the original Revelation Piccadilly line, considered premier luggage in the mid-20th century.⁵

Reputation

Revelation London is recognized among luggage enthusiasts for its 100-year heritage originating from a high-end Piccadilly store serving elite clients.⁴⁵ Limited contemporary reviews exist, with its rebranding noted for updating a long-standing but evolved brand identity.⁴