Hugo boss leathers shopping in the UK: Hubert de Givenchy founded the luxury fashion and goods company in 1952. Beautiful actress Audrey Hepburn served as a muse (and was a wearer of Givenchy fashions) for years. The Antigone: A Givenchy cult favorite and very popular on the luxury handbag resale market. Nightingale Bag: Considered one of Givenchy’s ‘it’ bags, this satchel’s name honors the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. Founder Gaby Aghion envisaged selling luxury ready-to-wear when she opened her fashion house in Paris. Chloé is renowned for its equestrian-inspired, bohemian-leaning luxury designs. Marcie Bag: This soft leather satchel bag has a jaunty tasseled front flap and Chloé’s signature bow buckles. The Mini Flat Pouch bag: This small bag is punctuated with the brand’s signature ring detail for a recognizable look. Find additional info on https://www.penshop.co.uk/pens/luxury-luggage/travelite.
The PenShop team has tested more than 650 pieces of luggage in our New York City testing lab, including carry-on bags and larger checked suitcases. To evaluate performance, each model was packed up, rolled around through an obstacle course to see how smooth the wheels rolled, whacked with a baseball bat to see how easily it dented, shoved off a table to test durability, and hoisted into overhead compartments to check portability (for carry-ons only). We paid special attention to details like organizational features, weight, handle heights, and whether the bags sustained any damage or wear and tear. For this roundup, we hand-selected our favorite luxury luggage pieces that performed well during testing, and we continue to use each winning bag in real-life travels for an ongoing testing period of at least six months. We will also update this article as we test more luxury bags worth recommending.
Many may be names you are already familiar with; forever staples from Chanel, Gucci and Dior, but you will also find new styles from heritage brands, alongside new names to know in the world of designer handbags, in this round-up. These are the accessories that are actually worth investing in, whether you are treating yourself or looking for a very special gift, in the market for an evening bag or are after a tote that’s perfect for the office. These are designer names you can trust. We love this small Kaia bag from YSL, which is sure to become a treasured piece in your wardrobe. It feels as classic as they come. It’s not difficult to see why Dior’s Saddle bag remains so popular: the style – which first appeared on the catwalk in 1999, became an ‘It’ bag in the Noughties, and has been a staple ever since – is the perfect way to elevate any day or night ensemble.
One side of the trunk has three built-in dividers that you can snap into place or remove if you are carrying something large and would prefer one big, open cabin. After using the compartments to organize your clothing, you can zip that half of the suitcase shut, and use the two large, waterproof pockets on the divider for smaller items or toiletries. We loved how you can fit the included packing cubes into the jumbo pouch, and then buckle them in with the leather straps so that nothing inside can shift around during transit — it’s all locked into place inside the spacious trunk. During our long-term testing period after our initial lab test, we took this suitcase on a 10-day trip to South Korea with more than enough space for shopping trips and gifts for family and friends. After checking the bag, we found a small dent on one of the corners and the decorative leather trim cracked a little, but neither affected luggage performance.
Thanks to its heft, unbreakable polycarbonate shell and versatile design, Monos’ Carry-On Pro Plus was named the best hardside option on this list. “I was impressed with its durability, size and thoughtful design details,” one of our testers says. It features TSA-approved locks, quiet wheels, vegan leather accents and a built-in front compartment for easy access to your essentials. “The easy access was a big time-saver as I went through security,” our she mentions. The suitcase easily fits into the overhead bin, and this particular model features a front pocket that can hold a 16-inch laptop. Those who like to express their personality through their suitcase selection are in luck—the Carry-On Pro comes in 11 stylish shades, including Rose Quartz and Olive Green.