How To Travel In Style: 34 Brilliant Weekend Bags
From chic carry on bags to soft holdalls, we have your luggage dilemmas sorted.

From chic carry on bags to soft holdalls, we have your luggage dilemmas sorted.
Weekend bags...whether you're a vintage fan, jetting off with a traditional leather bound traditional case or more of a stuff it all into a hard case and pull it along kinda gal we have the weekend bag for you.
Weekend bags mark the start to any fabulous mini break. Yay. While they have to carry all of our style essentials, they're also key to completing chic airport ensembles and travel outfits.
After all if you thought that how you carry all your belongings doesn't matter think again, I mean its all about the upgrade when travelling so why not help the cause along by making sure you are ready to go with the hottest weekend bag options out there.
If you like to pack light don't worry, we have covered all bases. The Kurt Geiger tote bag is a great option of a weekend bag for one night away. Give Mary Poppins a run for her money, those tote bags are deeper than you think.
Maybe a soft holdall is more your style. Perfect for when you are travelling by train, car or small aircraft where its a big no no to turn up with huge wheely cases FYI. Easy to load in a small space, light to carry plus looks super stylish, the selection at American Apparel, Penfield and Coach caught our eye.
Straight from the catwalks, the Burberry bags caught our eye, not only do they look bright and beautiful but do the job too. You'll be surprised how much you can squeeze in, go on try. Maybe a understated normcore style is more you vibe, never fear Japanese brand Porter, Cos, Reiss and Antler should all be on your radar.But its not all high end, if you're not particularly savvy in the luggage arena don't worry check out our favourite weekend bags from the high street and more for a instant polished and chic arrival no matter what you go for.
For SS15, we suspect this would have been Mary Poppins' dream bag, as the MICHAEL Michael Kors Jet Set Small Travel Tote can carry everything from your tropical weather essentials to your wet weather umbrella, depending on your weekend plans.
House of Hackney have teamed up with Globe-Trotter giving it a HOH spin for Summer. Handcrafted in Hertfordshire over a 10 day process, this deeper than you think suitcase can carry all your travelling essentials and more. Comes in the House of Hackney iconic floral and stripe print too. Sign us up.
The Japanese luggage specialists is our new favourite in the world of travel. Known for their forward thinking design and decades of heritage, we are well and truly sold on their weekend bags. Look out for the padding detail on the Boston bag that not only looks super cool but you'll have complete peace of mind with nothing inside getting a touch of damage.
Mulberry is our go-to destination for travel and accessories, hello tassel key ring anyone?
With a oversized easy access tote bag you're free to pack it full to your hearts content. We think you would be surprised you can fit in this shape and would even suit for a one night away trip. Failing that its a great hand luggage bag to have while travelling, add a pop of colour to your travelling outfit.
For the frequent traveller this is the star of the show. The Alpha 2 has functionally and performance covered. Its 4 wheels with 360 maneuverability, impact resistant corners that are super tough and provide extra durability. Basically no amount of bashing on the carousel will harm this beauty.
Available in store on the 1st June, we are getting our names on the list for this. We are sold on the idea of a fun playful print being used on such a useful style. You won't miss this on the luggage carousel!
We like the lockable front pocket, perfect to slip your tablet in. Yes this is a investment but its also a classic style that will never go out of fashion and will look better with age. It does come up a little big to fit with most airline bag restrictions, so we are imagining this is a perfect option for a road trip weekend jaunt.
Samsonite rolls out another classic in a vibrant jewel colour with this Lite-Shock design. Big enough to be put into the hold of a aircraft, boot of your car or roll it onto the Eurostar. We like how light it is, thanks to its revolutionary Curve technology its impact resistant and super light plus its recyclable so great for the environment too. Winning.
Available in the Old Bond Street store, the simple design is a winner for us. Practical too with its long over the shoulder strap, we can't think of a more chic way to carry all of our holiday essentials.
Perfect for the traveller who wants something unique, go for the rolls royce of luggage and try Globe-Trotter. Made in the UK, the bespoke option is for that person that wants the perfect luggage. Special stand out details like personalised initialing, choosing colour combos in the linings, corners, handles and straps from the Globe-Trotter colour wheel make this a unique case to travel with.
A classic gym bag gets a update for Summer with canvas material that not only looks great but is durable too. Perfect for when you are travelling by train or car, easy to load into the smallest space a soft bag is the savvy travellers go-to option. If navy is too safe for you check out the tropical palm print design.
One of our favourite collabs of the Summer, the debut between Reiss and Steamline luggage has our heart all a flutter. We are all over the vintage inspired look for our next trip away. But not only does it look super chic, hello upgrade, but also is full of added extras. Each piece is handmade with silent trolley wheels, aluminum extendable handles and bound with leather straps. Comes in a bigger shape also, perfect for a longer trip away.
Your canvas bag just got a upgrade thanks to this chic little number. Go for a understated style like this navy option. When its a canvas tote stick to a pattern free style, it keeps it looking more high end and less high street freebie. Plus this option doubles up as your beach bag while on your holiday too, Boom!
Chic, understated and black. This is the kind of luggage that doesn't come along that often on the high street, the look screams expensive so we say snap this up pronto.
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