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Away is an American luggage and travel accessories brand founded by Jen Rubio and Steph Korey in 2015 and based in New York City. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] Having raised $31 million in financing, [9] Away is one of the highest funded female-backed startups. [10] The company primarily sells products online, but also has brick and mortar locations.
Though Away has only been around for seven years, the New York-based brand has left its mark on the world—just visit any airport to see for yourself.
Simply put—our luggage is designed by travelers, for travelers. At Away, you’ll find suitcases, bags, and accessories built with thoughtful details to make each and every journey more seamless. We’re transforming travel to inspire you to get Away more and see more of the world along with us.
Sep 4, 2020 · Away debuted as a female-founded, highly funded, direct-to-consumer luggage retailer in 2015. The launch of their signature product, the Carry-On, was enormously successful. Vogue called it “The Perfect Carry-On.” People dubbed it “the little black dress of luggage.”
Away is a modern lifestyle brand creating thoughtful products designed to transform travel. Since our launch in February 2016, we have become one of the fastest growing consumer brands in the...
Shop award-winning Away suitcases in a variety of sizes and styles for every trip, including lightweight Carry-Ons, durable checked luggage, and sleek aluminum.
Oct 24, 2017 · Jen Rubio, one of the co-founders of Away, got the idea for a more thoughtful piece of luggage after she went through a travel nightmare on a trip to Switzerland. Her suitcase broke.
Apr 23, 2021 · A global pandemic that shut down travel. The departure, then return, then second departure of a controversial cofounder and CEO—and earlier this year, the exit of the outside CEO brought in to...
Jun 1, 2019 · Online luggage retailer Away has certainly earned its wings as a “unicorn” company, valued at over $1 billion.
Apr 21, 2021 · Away, the luggage company valued at $1.45 billion, named co-founder Jen Rubio CEO after she spent two months in the role on an interim basis. Rubio, 33, is taking the reins at a precarious...
