Principle 01
Consistently from practice
No DEGELER product started at a desk. Every decision matured through thousands of hours of real travel — at airports, in business meetings and hotel rooms worldwide.
Founder & CEOHe created the garment bag Forbes called the best ever.
"I developed DEGELER because no existing product met my requirements—neither in terms of function nor representation." - Frank B. Degeler
30+
Years of industry experience
Active in the luggage and leather goods industry since 1994
Top-
Elite Status with Airlines & Hotel Chains
Several international partners — for three decades
100%
Owner-managed
Every decision personally accounted for
170+
5-star ratings
Verified reviews from customers worldwide
Three decades. One system.
First Collection
In 1994, I began developing and designing initial collections of bags, leather goods, and luggage for renowned brands. This laid the foundation for over 30 years of industry experience.
Three decades. One system.
Elite status. Airlines & hotel chains.
Through extensive travel, I have achieved and maintained top-tier status with several international airlines and hotel chains over many years. These experiences have significantly shaped my perspective on the demands of modern business travel.
Three decades. One system.
The realization.
Over time, it became increasingly clear to me how wide the gap is between existing market offerings and the actual needs of discerning business travelers. DEGELER was born from this realization.
Three decades. One system.
Owner-managed. International.
Today, DEGELER is owner-managed with a clear commitment to quality, function, and attitude. Timothy Degeler represents the company internationally in the US market—with the same conviction and commitment that has characterized DEGELER from the very beginning.
"The best garment bag I have ever seen comes from DEGELER — a highly acclaimed family business in Germany. What makes it special is not only the robust material from which it is made, but also the clever use of its pockets … I never would have thought I would call a garment bag chic, but in fact it is that and more, thanks to classic German inventiveness."
Why DEGELER
Built from experience.
Principle 02
Owner-led. Personally accountable.
Frank Degeler stands behind every product — with his name, his experience and his standard. No investor mandate. No quarterly target. Only the product.
Principle 03
Representation is not a matter of style
DEGELER was developed for people for whom the first impression counts — and who understand that luggage is part of it.