Travel

Will Travel: Aspinal of London's Hepburn Vanity Case

Long before endless security lines and reservation snafus existed to reduce even the most seasoned traveler to a tired, disheveled mess, travel was a glamorous affair. Holidays were an occasion to collect beautiful new wardrobe pieces and ladies dressed to the nines for high-society airplane flights. Hearken back to that era with Aspinal of London's Hepburn Vanity Case ($475), made of soft croc-embossed calf leather. Measuring almost a foot tall and 8 inches in diameter, it is the perfect size for all of a lady's luxurious essentials. Choose from black, brown, pink or purple. Available at aspinaloflondon.com.

–Caroline Rath,  ModernLuxury.com  

Photo: Aspinal of London.

Pack This: Ivar Ergonomic Backpacks

Let's face it: Kids don't want or need a lot of fancy-schmancy luggage when traveling. All they want are some coloring books, crayons, a copy of any Harry Potter book, and perhaps for the school-age set, a well-stocked iPod and laptop for watching movies in-flight. This makes backpacks a near-perfect option for carry-on travel—but for the backbreaking ache that comes with dragging them around from airport to airport. Enter a new solution: Ivar's ergonomically designed backpacks ($70-$90) use a patented shelf system to save spines by evenly distributing weight. The brand's Urban style is wide enough to accommodate unwieldy binders and a 17-inch laptop, perfect for travel as well as school use. And if you "accidentally" find yourself borrowing the bag here and there... Well, we won't tattle. Available at luggageonline.com.

–Caroline Rath, ModernLuxury.com  

Photo: Ivar.

Pack This: Hermès' UL53 Suitcase

We say it's about time to embrace cheerful accessories and, luckily, Hermès is pleased as orange punch to help out. Enter the latest model of its UL53 suitcase ($7,950), this time in a bright new color. Practical and fuss-free as ever, the case includes new features like a removable, adjustable shoulder strap and an outside pocket that serves as an ID tag holder and passport pouch—all of which help you squeeze the most out of this vibrant valise. hermes.com.

–Isaiah Freeman Schub, Modern Luxury Magazines