1. Royal Republiq - £75
Paying top dollar for luggage is all very well - if you have the cash. This holdall manages to look luxurious but it won't break the bank. And the more you use it, the better the leather will look.
www.equip.co.uk;
02380 988 174
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2. Mandarina Duck - £305
Nylon bags tend to be the lightest, but lose out in the chic stakes. The ‘Hera’ may not be feather-light but with its sleek leather exterior it’s luxurious – and within hand luggage restrictions.
Shop.mandarinaduck.com
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3. Longchamp - £138
Its spacious, lightweight nylon totes are an airport perennial, but Longchamp has injected a soupçon of glamour into its latest collection, decorated with a fashion-themed cartoon strip.
www.longchamp.com
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4. Orla Kiely - £159
A trolley bag takes the strain out of schlepping from check-in to departure gate and this funky, patterned version is stylish too. Made from wipe-clean canvas, it should stay looking fresh.
www.debenhams.com;
0845 605 5044
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5. Dorothy Perkins - £25
As well as having space for the magazines, snacks and paperbacks for your plane journey, this stripy rope-handled tote will make an excellent beach bag when you reach your destination.
www.dorothyperkins.com;
0844 984 0261
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6. Aspinal - £275
Travel in style with this timeless holdall. It fits within Heathrow’s hand luggage allowance and offers enough space for a weekend’s packing.
www.aspinaloflondon.com;
0808 144 3302
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7. Glimmer - £25
Going on a budget break? Then don’t splurge on expensive luggage – check out this trolley from Tesco Direct. It’s surprisingly sturdy, has an internal organiser and it doesn’t look half bad.
www.tesco.com
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8. Trunki - £32.99
Get your offspring to pack what they need for a week away in this lightweight, hand luggage-sized suitcase. It has sturdy wheels and a moulded seat for tired todders to sit astride.
www.londonluggage.co.uk;
020-8741 8948
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9. Antler - £129
Frequent fliers will find plenty to like about Antler’s lightweight ‘Size Zero’ range. Each piece comes with a seven year guarantee, is packed with compartments and has reinforced corners.
www.sizezeroluggage.co.uk
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10. Porter - £185
Porter’s overnight bag is compact enough to fit into an overhead locker or under the seat in front of you on an A320 plane. It also boasts a laundry bag plus a pouch for toiletries.
www.monocle.com/Shop
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24 April 2008, Chosen by Rebecca Armstrong
