I haven't used my luggage yet but I must say it is beautiful.  I spent HOURS shopping at a luggage store in the mall and not buying anything and then more hours researching online before buying this Briggs & Riley Transcend International Spinner.

I own enough "practical" black in my life and am so glad that I decided to buy the "Sunset" color which is really gorgeous and much like the picture.

This looked like the largest size available that is still carry-on both domestically and internationally.  When I travel (by flight), I carry enough for at least five days and usually travel with only one carry-on that is as large as allowed plus a small carry-on to hold things I want while on the plane. I don't want to have to check items in nor go through baggage when I get off a flight.

I watched a video on the Briggs & Riley website showing all the stuff the person had just unpacked from this very same piece of luggage after having been on a trip for a week (lots including several pairs of shoes).  The video also showed packing tips that veterans already know such as rolling up your clothes to reduce wrinkles and filling up little spaces with small items. That was nice but I was there to study the luggage itself.

I like that the pull-handle is on the outside and not making lumps inside the case so clothes can be stored smoothly in a rectangular area. I also sat with a spreadsheet open and calculated square inches of packing space and this was the all-around winner for type and capacities of compartments for carry-on domestic/international.

It has all the features I could want:  sturdy handles on top and side, large zip poutch on the front for papers or magazine, another large pocket for my netbook or other items and huge, nicely divided interior space. It is fairly light when empty. I loaded up some things and tested pulling it around and the spinner wheels.  It is super easy to navigate.

I've worked hard all my life and am pretty frugal, determined to get my money's worth and buying lasting quality and beauty when I can.  This is an expensive piece of luggage but if I can still be using it decades from now, then I got a great deal.  I read many excellent reviews on the Briggs & Riley website. The LIFETIME warranty was the final selling point.

I love my new luggage!
1/5/2013: Update:  I have used my luggage and really enjoy that it wheels so easily, is beautiful, and holds as much as my former luggage.  I like having a section that holds damp items though I still will put in a plastic bag first. So far, so good.