The Best Bags For Travelling in Style

It might be time to upgrade your travel bag after over a year of not having a use for one. A stylish bag can not only enable you to skip airport queues but it can also add some serious swagger to your outfit. How you look when you arrive at your destination says a lot about you so you have to make sure you’re going to kill it every single time. So, while you’re planning your first flight during freedom, it’s the perfect time to purchase some luxurious and stylish baggage. 

Of course, there are some essentials you need to look at when deciding what luggage you’re going to purchase. That’s why we’ve created a little guide to help you shop for your next travel companion and our top picks for the best suitcases and travel bags you can buy this summer. 

If you’re a smart traveller you’ll be part of the one bag club if it’s possible. This saves you on extortionate last-minute handling fees and allows you to save time both at the airport and leaving the airport at your destination. That’s why the best choice you can make is to purchase a stylish holdall or carry on case. Just make sure it doesn’t have an overly large handle or wheels so it can fit in the sizing frames many airports use to determine the appropriate luggage size. 

Another point in favour of carry on luggage is the fact that you can get away with softer materials as your luggage won’t be thrown around so much in the overhead lockers. However, if you are checking luggage you will want to make sure you have a hard suitcase that’s in a darker shade. The last thing you want is for your brand new white suitcase to be scuffed up upon its first outing. You know how well-known it is for luggage to be mistreated while be placed onboard an aircraft. You can also be extra safe by labelling your luggage as fragile, which will mean it will be one of the first off the plane. 

So, onto our choices for the best luggage you can buy this summer. 

Bottega Veneta – £3,595 

An ultra-luxurious holdall from the Veneto-based brand Bottega Veneta is presented in their iconic intrecciato woven leather surface. This luggage makes for the perfect companion for a few nights away and can serve double duty as your daily gym bag. 

Prada – £1,350 

Presented by the Milanese super-brand Prada, this classic military-grade black nylon holdall will last forever. Miuccia Prada started making bags out of this material in the late 1970s and it’s been a staple of the brand’s collection ever since. 

Brunello Cucinelli – £2.600 

This holdall makes the perfect companion for a weekend on the Italian Riviera and is perfectly suited for a few says at your partner’s house. It is crafted with chevron wool and grained leather making it durable enough to pass onto your grandchildren years from now. 

Samsonite – £650 

This anodised aluminium suitcase could be considered overprotection but damn, it looks so good. Their latest release almost makes it look like you’re travelling with a million pounds in cash money. While the wheels are also silent, allowing you to swiftly make your way to the first-class lounge. 

Moncler – £499

Nowadays, there is a great call for standing out and being different and this holdall from Moncler fully embraces this messaging. Its whimsical and bright colour ensures it outshines every other holdall and grabs people’s attention. It’s also constructed from tough nylon so everything will be secure. 

Montblanc – £700 

At first glance you may be forgiven for thinking this is your standard polycarbonate suitcase, but it’s much more than that. Montblanc and managed to execute it with extreme style and luxury while including a lightweight and tough shell to protect your luggage. 

Louis Vuitton – £6,100 

Louis Vuitton’s Bisten 75 trunk is a masterpiece in luxury design that makes a bold statement. It features a LV monogram canvas with rounded leather handles and leather trim reinforced with rivets and brass corners. It is the embodiment of modern luxury. 

Bennett and Winch – £650 

 

This holdall from Bennett and Winch is one of the most innovative we have on our list. It is cocooned by a suit carrier that ensure there are no hard creases on your clothes while travelling. The exterior is a British dyed waterproof canvas with brass from London and Italian leather. 

Fabrica Pelletterie Milano x Nick Wooster – £1,495 

If any suitcase on this list were to make you stand out in the airport it would this khaki one from Fabbrica Pelletterie Milano. It has been designed in collaboration with fashion consultant Nick Wooster and prioritises a durable design while have a compartment for everything you could carry. 

Mulberry – £995 

 

Recently, Mulberry made a new addition to its Scotchgrain luggage collection that combines the brand classic identity with modern functionality. It has been developed to deal with the harsh realities of travel and features a retractable crane and multi-directional wheels. 

Rimowa x Dior – £3,000

This is without doubt on the most hyped suitcase collaborations of all time. Acclaimed suitcase maker Rimowa has teamed up with Dior to create a luggage series that’s targeted at fashion lovers and jet-setters alike. It features an aluminium frame with a blue Dior gradient pattern.  

Gucci – £1,880

Of course, we couldn’t created a list of luxurious luggage without including Gucci. They create some of the most stylish looking luggage with retractable leather handles and make the the perfect choice for making your way through a crowded airport.