Do you need a Luggage upgrade? Here are some of our top picks!

As the year draws to close, festive spirits abound. For the first year-end since 2019, travel restrictions have become a thing of the past, and many of us are thrilled to take yet another trip abroad or within the backyard of SA. Or perhaps local is lekker is more your thing?

Yet when planning a trip either abroad or locally, for either business or pleasure, having the right luxury designer bag to take with you may be just as tricky as deciding your next location! A luxury bag must be sturdy and stylish enough to withstand the elements to enhance your seasonal look. Fortunately, our fashion-savvy team has collected a list of exceptional luxury bags that fit the definition of both form and function.

Mark Cross Grace Trunk

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Founded in 1945 in Boston, Mark Cross is a world-renowned designer brand for luxury accessories. Known for its exemplary leather brand, the Grace Trunk is one of its signature pieces built to encompass everything from passports to sections for overnight stays.

The piece is named after the actress Grace Kelly after her titular role in the movie Rear Window and was designed specifically for the actress by Gerald Murphy. Since its inception as a star-quality piece, the Grace Trunk has become a signature momento for Mark Cross and the envy of travellers who know luxury when they see it.

Browse Mark Cross' luxury collection.

Bark and Mill 

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With every piece handcrafted individually within their leather shop, their owners note Bark and Mills bags as timeless classics. If there was ever a travel bag to keep for life, this elegantly crafted luxury piece simply steals the show. 

It features a string shoulder sling and inner pockets for bits and baubles collected along your journey. The leather is soft to the touch and features a luxury full-grain stitch with brass YKK zippers. This exquisite must-have sells in a sundried brown and a rich, deeper chocolatey hue. Simply stunning!

Browse Bark and Mill's luxury collection.

Smythson Greenwich Cabin Trolley

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This particular travel bag bears a name of true renown. Established in London, UK, in 1887, Smythson is known for some of the finest luxury accessories in the world. The design is simple yet sleek, stylish yet refined, and modern yet eclectic. Through the years, their sophisticated collection of luxury accessories never ceases to impress. 

Their latest iteration of travel accessories includes the Greenwich Cabin Trolley, which, despite its colloquial naming, offers incredible versatility in terms of storage options for long vacations.
Made from a combination of lacquered cotton weave and calf leather, the Trolley has fully rotating wheels, a lightweight build, and is thoroughly water resistant. Compartments galore and durable silver hardware make it an essential travel accessory.

Browse Smythson's luxury collection.

Inga Atelier's Pride of Africa Isvakashi Duffel Bag & Backpack

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Best described as minimalistic, the Pride of Africa collection is an ode to designer Inga Gubeka's belief that leather simply hasn't been explored enough. Rather than focusing on a global scale, Atelier's design philosophy focuses on a proudly South African label where their unique travel accessories imbue a sense of cultural creativity for a modern world.

The Isvakashi Bag collection is designed for practicality and is perfect for either overnight stays or long weekend getaways. They offer a set with a leather-bound duffle bag and backpack, which, in combination, offers versatility, style, and, most importantly, comfort.

Browse the Pride of Africa luxury collection.

Rimowa Essential Trunk Plus

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Perhaps our selection's wild card, Rimowa, is renowned as a luxury travel accessory most noted for its hard-sided cases offering various personalisation options. Options to accessorise include a staple collection of colours from black to silver and white and a new selection of bright and stand-out colours such as their titular Saffron Yellow. Places around the world inspire colour selection.

The case offers safety in terms of a sturdy combination lock and ample room for storage. Designed specifically for extended vacations, the Rimowa is your preferred luxury travel assistant.

Browse Rimowa's luxury collection.

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