THEhe days are getting longer, temperatures are rising and the desire to take a few short breaks is growing. Thanks to the spring sun, trips out of town, holiday weekends and escapes from the daily chaos are back on the agenda. And to leave without worries you only need the essentials: a duffel bagpractical and trendy, that’s all you need to switch off with style from routine.
Sporty or reinterpreted in a luxury key, the classic travel bag confirms itself as the right ally for every departure. Soft in volumes and essential in lines, it guarantees freedom of movement and is the spokesperson for relaxed fashion.
A travel bag, a thousand stories at your fingertips
Much more than just luggage, over the years the bag, also known by the term “duffel bag” (from the Belgian town of Duffelwhere it began to be produced starting from the 17th century), it soon became a true fashion symbol. Thanks to some designer models that have made history, from the iconic Keepall Of Louis Vuitton, born in the roaring twenties, until duffle bag Savoy by Guccihomage to the London hotel that played such an important role in the history of the brand.
Thanks to the rise of designer models, since the first half of the twentieth century travel bags have become synonymous with luxury. Today, alongside the great classics, still intended for the most refined travellers, they stand out contemporary reinterpretationsminimalist or sporty-chic. However, the coolness and practicality of the bag remain unchanged.
1973: Singer Petula Clark arrives at Heathrow Airport, London, carrying a Louis Vuitton travel bag. (Getty Images)
Duffel bag, what is it today
In Spring Summer 2026 the travel bag explores new shapes. Among the most popular models, compact models made of technical fabrics stand out: ideal for short trips, when needed they also transform into practical gym bags. Equally spacious but decidedly more elegant, the oversized leather versions (also spotted on the catwalk, Celine docet) focus everything on the refinement of the design, so much so that they can also be used in everyday life.
From Celine’s Spring Summer 2026 collection. (Spotlight Launchmetrics)
How to match the travel bag
Password: less is more. When the travel bag comes into play, focusing on essential looks proves to be the right choice. Thanks to the maxi size of the accessory, basic items and neutral colors are enough to obtain an immediate chic effectwithout overloading the whole.
The duffel bag lends itself well to minimal-chic looks, made up of essential garments and neutral tones. (Getty Images)
The styling tip to copy? The addition of a second smaller bag, strictly tone on tone, to balance the outfit. And leave without worries.
A bag to have, literally, always at hand.
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