1. GR8X Baby Traveller Deluxe £50
Australian company GR8X has come up with this nifty bag, which unfolds to reveal a changing mat, bottle holder and pockets to hold just about everything you'll need for infants.
www.bumpto3.com; 0870 6060 276
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2. Radley Petal Arrows Holdall £250
This capacious bag comes in black, brown and vampish-red nappa leather, and is ideal for a weekend away. Nice touches are the stitching and the signature Radley dog-tag.
www.radley.co.uk; 020-7756 7800
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3. Samsonite Black Label Upright £209
Functional doesn’t have to mean dull, as proved by Samsonite’s revival of its 1968 Fashionaire range, complete with groovy print and orange lining.
www.samsoniteblacklabel.com; 020-7245 8261
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4. Paul Smith Folding Flight Bag £90
Trust Paul Smith to make an eminently practical bag cool: this woven fabric one comes flat-packed, but expands into a lightweight cabin-size case, complete with leather trim.
www.paulsmith.co.uk; 00800222 444 55
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5. Globe-Trotter Air Cabin Case £345
These timeless cases have accompanied many a luminary on holiday, including the Queen. A range has been launched to celebrate the brand’s centenary.
www.globe-trotterltd.com; 020-7529 5950
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6. Longchamp Pliage Spot Handbag £81
The staple of the duty-free shop has been jazzed up for summer. Pliage’s embroidered spots are a cheerful update of the classic tote. There are also lightweight nylon bags.
www.longchamp.com; 020-7493 5515
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7. Healthy Back Cotton Canvas Bag £45
Save on chiropractors’ fees by investing in this back-friendly tote, which spreads its weight evenly and reduces common stress complaints.
www.thehealthybackbag.co.uk; 020-7812 9800
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8. Bric’s Life Pelle Holdall £410
Bric’s has given its signature holdall a tan leather makeover. If you think it’s a thing of beauty now, give the leather time to age and you’ll have a vintage classic on your hands.
www.brics.it; 020-8731 3500
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9. Mandarina Duck Cabin Suitcase £155
As checked-in luggage fees drive up holiday costs, hand luggage-only travel looks more appealing. This lightweight Duck is unassuming, but it’s big enough to fit the bill.
www.mandarinaduck.com; 020-7495 8288
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10. The Art of Travel Men’s Flight Bag £245
The leather and fabric holdalls from 55 Max come emblazoned with eye catching images, such as this quirky motel print, or you can select your own from the catalogue.
www.55max.com; 020-7625 3774
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5 June 2007, Chosen by Sophie Lam
