From the airport club lounge to the hotel lobby, making an entrance depends on your preferred luggage label, be that Gucci, Louis Vuitton or Bottega Veneta. Excess baggage? Who said a metallic suitcase, plush leather passport holder, or cashmere hoodie was ever too much? To make your summer escape look effortlessly chic, take a trip to Bond Street, where the latest luxury accessories await.
With Christopher Nolan's blockbuster hit, The Odyssey, evoking a sense of wanderlust, Bottega Veneta's aptly named Odyssey Cabin Suitcase, £2,400, is just the ticket. With its distinctive woven 'intrecciato' pattern realised in lightweight polycarbonate, it is available in a choice of seaweed green or black. Inside you’ll find clever compartments including one with a detachable divider and a flat zipped pocket.
Whether you’re a frequent flyer or a club lounge lover, a Rimowa suitcase is sure to draw admiring glances. Case in point? The Check-In L, £1360, crafted from premium anodised aluminium, comes in an array of colours and sizes and is backed by a lifetime guarantee. As one of the German luggage maker's most iconic luggage designs, instantly recognisable by its grooves, it never goes out of style.
Make your luggage stand out on the carousel by customising it to reflect your unique style. Rimowa’s address tag, £70, available in 13 colours, including this lovely shade of rose pink, can be monogrammed with your initials. Personalise your case further with matching wheels and handles from the Rimowa Unique collection, or cover it in the brand’s retro travel stickers, £7. Elsewhere, Gucci’s heritage stickers, £50, inspired by archival Valigeria designs, capture everything from Istanbul landmarks to colourful hearts and iconic handbags.
Gucci’s Medium GG duffel bag with Web (£2,210) brings a modern spin to an old archive favourite. Its snap-button inside pocket and leather trim add refinement and function. For those who can’t leave home without their favourite beauty products, the Gucci Savoy Mini Rigid Beauty Case (£1,750), named after Guccio Gucci’s days at London’s Savoy Hotel, is crafted from resilient GG Supreme canvas and finished with an old-fashioned lock and keys.
Jump on fashion's current trend for all things Y2K with Louis Vuitton's Keepall Bandoulière 55 bag, £2,270. Crafted from Monogram Eclipse coated canvas and accented with khaki green leather handles and side bands. The army green palette is inspired by urban Japanese street style from the 2000s.
Elevate your journey with travel luxuries…
Go incognito as you glide through arrivals, or conceal tired eyes with a pair of designer shades. With their oversized frames and graduated lenses, Fendi's Ffold in black acetate, £340, should do the trick. As will a refreshing spritz of Dior's La Collection Privée Travel Collection, £251. The chic travel bottle is available in black or silver and is designed to fit 2x 12 ml Dior fragrance refills.
Don't forget to pack a good hand cream. Chanel's LA CRÈME MAIN, £54, is formulated with 97% natural ingredients including camellia complex to keep hands nicely nourished. The oval-shaped 50ml container fits nicely into Prada's Small Re-Nylon pouch, £440, in a chic shade of soft pink.
Finally, for some mid-flight shuteye, take a cue from the queen of effortless travel chic, Victoria Beckham. The designer’s Lana Hoodie, £420, and Klara Jogger, £390, both in mid-grey, deliver both comfort and style. Add Hermès’ Not Sleepy Aviator Travel Mask, £380, crafted from quilted silk, and slip quietly into ‘do not disturb’ mode.