Stylish carriers that are cabin-size or smaller

Here are some options to prevent crying over lost check-in luggage

By Keng Yang Shuen - 6 Sep 2022

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It’s been all over the news in recent weeks; airports all over the world (but particularly those in Europe) are facing snarling lines and customers frustrated with escalating delays, cancelled flights and perhaps worst of all, lost luggage.

The latter has become such a common horror story on social media that people have now taken to adding Apple’s AirTags (tracking devices) to their check-in luggage so that they can keep tabs on the location of their bags should they end up lost or delayed.

Over and over, you’ll notice that a common piece of advice experts have for dodging unexpected problems while travelling this summer is to switch to using carry-on luggage instead of checking in. Of course, that’s not always a readily adoptable option (especially if you’re a heavy packer) but for a short getaway, we’ve rounded up some of the most stylish carriers that are cabin-size or smaller.

Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Le Monogramme 72H leather and canvas duffle bag, $3,310, Saint Laurent

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We dig that Saint Laurent has helpfully labelled how much this handsome duffle can pack in – there’s also a smaller option meant for a quick 48 hours getaway.

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Original aluminium suitcase, $1,670, Rimowa

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For those who can’t get enough of pink, here’s a great one from Rimowa’s new Quartz collection.

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DiorTravel canvas suitcase, $5,400, Dior

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The classic Dior Oblique motif gets a sporty makeover with this model. P.S. the canvas is waterproof.

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Globe-Trotter GG leather, canvas and bamboo vanity case, $3,340, Gucci

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This cute number (the result of a collaboration between Gucci and the English luxury travel label Globe-Trotter) is perfect for those who can’t be parted with their toiletries.

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Barbes Large East-West Shopper Bag lambskin tote, $2,690, Balenciaga

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A simple, voluminous tote (at 50 x 40 x 18 cm), perfect for tossing in and grabbing things out at a moment’s notice.

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Bridleback 50 Rocabar leather and canvas duffle bag, $8,400, Hermes

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This duffle takes inspiration from traditional dressage bridles and it’s been designed to be worn on the back, shoulder or carried by hand.

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Saffiano leather suitcase, $8,500, Prada

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Saffiano leather is known to be a particularly durable leather – which means this suitcase is probably a keeper for your travel purposes.

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Horizon 55 leather suitcase, $6,400, Louis Vuitton

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Conceptualised by industrial design icon Marc Newson, the Horizon 55 suitcase features a completely flat interior, discreet TSA-approved locks and reportedly the most comfortable wheels ever designed by Louis Vuitton.

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Moncler x Rimowa Reflection anodised aluminium suitcase, $4,280, www.ssense.com

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Two stalwarts in the luxury travel game teamed up for this sleek number. It’s based on Rimowa’s Original Cabin model and boasts a striking mirrored aluminium exterior, as well as an embossed metal Moncler logo and added organisational cubes for on-the-go packing.

This article was first published on Female.

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