With the Spring/Summer travel season just around the corner, you’ll have to be prepared for the long travel days ahead. Investing in timeless pieces of luggage + accessories will give you peace of mind while traveling and allow you to spend more time enjoying the destination. That’s why we at Fashion Moves Forward have put together a comprehensive list of items that we believe are great investment pieces for the future of all of your travel destinations. Below you’ll find our selections for the best carry-ons, duffels, and travel accessories for traveling in elegance. 

The Carry-on 

Your carry-on luggage is the most important piece of luggage that you’ll ever purchase, which makes finding the perfect one imperative for any person who travels regularly. With this in mind, it would be hard to recommend any brand besides Rimowa.

Rimowa is a storied German luxury luggage brand that has been producing some of the best luggage in the world since it was founded in 1898. The brand has established itself as the de facto brand for customers searching for high-end luxury luggage that will provide a spacious interior in a well-designed frame. Rimowa offers various color, size, and weight options, however, the quintessential carry-on is the Rimowa Cabin S. The Cabin S comes in the iconic riveted aluminum finish with the supple leather handles design that Rimowa has now become famous for. The Cabin S’s 33L, 55cm x 40cm x 20cm dimensions with compression straps make storing belongings as easy as ever. The Cabin S weighs only 4.2kg, which allows it to glide effortlessly through the airport on the ball-bearing wheels, while also light enough to toss in the overhead compartment. The carry-on includes TSA approved locks to help protect your bag while traveling and customers have access to repair services to assist with any potential issues. The Rimowa’s Cabin S makes traveling easier, which is all you can ask for in a suitcase. 

If you need a suitcase for longer trips or looking for more colorful options, Rimowa has several suitable options. The Check-In M, Trunk, and Trunk Plus comprise Rimowa’s offerings for customers looking for checked suitcases for trips with a duration longer than a week. 

If you are in search of a standout suitcase option then look no further than the Rimowa and Dior collaboration. Kim Jones has been a long-time admirer of Rimowa’s craftsmanship and decided to partner with the brand for Dior’s 2020 Spring/Summer men’s show. The collection consists of the classic Dior Oblique design displayed across classic Rimowa models such as the Cabin, Personal, and Trunk. If you are interested in purchasing pieces in this collection it’s now available.

The Essential Duffle

Having a duffel bag is essential, especially for weekend trips when you want to travel light. Your duffel bag should be able to fit seamlessly alongside the other pieces of luggage in your collection as well. It will accompany you on most trips, so you’ll want to find one that will last the test of time. To have all of these elements and more, look no further than the Louis Vuitton Keepall 55. 

Louis Vuitton has built a reputation for manufacturing well-crafted, elegant luggage and has become synonymous with luxury travel. The LV Keepall has solidified itself as the go-to travel bag for travelers fond of high-end luggage, and for good reason. The Keepall iconic silhouette comes in several colors and style options, but the stylish essence of the bag remains. The duffel bag is constructed of a coated canvas exterior with rounded leather handles, golden brass hardware, padlock, and \a variety of LV monogram choices to choose for the exterior. The Keepall 55 is just the right size for packing everything you will need in a relatively small form factor. The Keepall is a testament to the design prowess of Louis Vuitton, who’ve perfected the duffel bag design.  

If you are interested in finding other duffel bags that may better satisfy what you’re looking for some other notable alternatives include Goyard, Maison Margiela, Celine, Prada, Kill Spencer, and or

The Best Travel Accessories 

Finally, you’ll need your travel accessories that can easily store all of your important documents, keep your bag organized, as well as make travel more bearable. To protect all of your personal documents and passports you will need something that’s sleek enough that you can easily take out of your bag or carry with you. Louis Vuitton Passport Cover, Acne Studios Compact Document Holder, and the Hermes Tarmac Passport Holder are all excellent choices to keep your personal information safe in a lightweight, sophisticated design. In regards to storing your toiletries, the Prada Nylon Pouch offers a capacious storage compartment to carry all of your toiletries, which makes it extremely practical for frequent travelers. Aesop and La Mer both have an amazing assortment of travel-sized toiletries to keep your skin looking fresh while away from home. Prada’s Saffiano garment bag is an amazing choice for keeping your dry cleaning fresh while traveling and can be stashed in your luggage easily. Lastly, you’ll need noise-canceling headphones for the flight in order to block out the sounds of the plane and allow you to get some necessary rest. Apple’s AirPods Pro, Sony’s WH-1000XM3, and Bose 700 are the best in class and are comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time. These travel accessories will make your next trip much more enjoyable.

Traveling is stressful enough, so purchasing items that can make the journey easier is well worth it. We hope that these suggestions provided you with the framework to choose the luggage and travel accessories that will hopefully be with you for years to come. Happy Travels!