cSwimwear, straw shopping bags, diva sunglasses and very comfortable sandals. The tried and tested summer survival kit this year is enriched with a new component: the travel bag. Much more romantic and elegant than the classic trolley, the bag weekender it lends itself, as the name already suggests, to weekends away from the city, an adventure companion for out-of-town getaways and last minute invitations. To be carried by hand, over the shoulder or over the shoulder, to be kept ready for use in the trunk of the car or at the door of the house, the travel bag winks at free and carefree travellers, ready to leave at any time of the day .
Classics of yesterday and tomorrow
The travel bag, with its distinctive cylindrical silhouette, often enriched by leather inserts, patterns and monograms, has always been part of the aesthetic imagery of luxury maisons. It still is for Gucciwhich offers it with leather finishes and golden details, as well as for Etrowhich covers it in the iconic paisley. Minimalism is the master in the interpretation of Saint Laurent, which chooses black textured leather, renouncing any embroidery or decoration. For his part bally opt for maximalist prints and pop colours, for anything but luggage understated.
The Summer 2023 travel bag
What are the criteria to consider when choosing one bag weekender? First of all, the capacity and practicality, which must meet and reflect the buyer’s wishes, as well as the quality of the materials which, given the use of the accessory, must be high. It also doesn’t hurt a certain twist of style, that je ne sais quoi which makes the bag inseparable and infinitely cool. All these instances are found in the travel bag in recycled canvas with the logo of Longchamp; in the nylon and leather shoulder strap Bourbonnais; in the signed bag Anya Hindmarchwith pockets and zip.
Those looking for essential and refined luggage will not be disappointed by the proposals of Jacquemuswho opts for raw canvas and earth tones; Horizon Studiosin recycled cotton canvas; Paravel, which combines canvas and leather. However, there is no shortage of more maximalist, bold and lively variations, from duffle bag Of Missoni in the iconic motif of the maison, to the signed bag Michael Michael Kors characterized by monogram, buckles and golden details. It Bag of the moment also in the luggage version, the tote bag by Marc Jacobs it is the epitome of versatility.
The travel bag in recycled nylon and leather by Borbonese
Inspiration gym bag
The elevated and colorful duffle bag by Paul Smith + PORTER
Not just rigorous silhouettes and visible logos. The travel bag hides a sporty and enterprising soul, which takes inspiration from duffle bag use at the gym or yoga studio. The most desired model of the moment is signed Acne Studios, vaguely eighties and in pastel colors. The version of never goes out of style Kipling in nylon with the unmistakable logo. Finally, for Summer 2023, make way for the total black bag with zip by Lululemon and the multicolored striped one by Paul Smith + PORTER.
For expert and scrupulous female travelers or globetrotters always open to adventure, the travel bag is the essential accessory for the hot season.
For a summer around the world.
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