Who says weekend bags have to be oversized and unflattering? Brimming with style and functionality (but without the technical fuss), these are the season’s trendiest eye-catchers that promise to elevate your cool quotient. It’s time to get acquainted….
By Purnima Shrinivas
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16 Savvy Designer Weekend Bags.
Topo Travel Bag
Cool ’n’ Casual
Topo Travel Bag: Perhaps it’s the playful allure of an overnight escape or the adrenaline rush of a weekend adventure; whatever the reason, this backpack is casual, colourful and compact to help you channel your inner athlete.
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Filson Dry Duffle Backpack
The Two-In-One Weekender
Filson Dry Duffle Backpack: The ragamuffin duffle has undergone a metamorphosis and partially morphed into a backpack. When slung or fastened, the waterproof roll-top design comes up roses on versatility and ergonomics.
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Canvas and Leather Weekender Bag
The Fashion-Forward Bag
Canvas and Leather Weekender Bag: A chic mustard colour block paired with dark leather handles and striking gold hardware together with an ultra-roomy, contrasting interior make this canvas carryall a fashionable travel essential for her.
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Audrey Boarding Bag
The Classic Cabin Companion
Audrey Boarding Bag: For those who yearn to be distinct, this American brand is not only offering a classic cabin-friendly accessory, but also a complementary UV-printed individualisation, tempting fellow travellers to turn around and take notice.
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16 Savvy Designer Weekend Bags.
Karim Leather Holdall
The Handmade Holdall
Karim Leather Holdall: Forget assembly line holdalls this season; amp up your sophistication with a handmade Moroccan one instead. The spaciousness factor is unmissable, and its rich brown leather clocks up pure envy. Ah-mazing glances guaranteed!
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16 Savvy Designer Weekend Bags.
Twill Weekender
The What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get Carry-On
Twill Weekender: When you take into account all the frills and fancies that accompany designs in the modern age, it’s refreshing to see a carry-on that does its job with simplicity and flair.
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16 Savvy Designer Weekend Bags.
Handmade Leather Travel Bag
The Serious Sophisticate
Handmade Leather Travel Bag: Call it a reflection of the trend towards upper-crust dressing, this hand-stitched Italian cow leather bag fits firmly into our definition of ‘old-school classy’. Pockets galore, it’s just perfect for organisers.
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16 Savvy Designer Weekend Bags.
Scaramanga Large Travel Bag
The Vintage Lover’s Overnighter
Scaramanga Large Travel Bag: The vintage trend isn’t going to fade anytime soon, and this Scaramanga satchel stands in perfect testimony, inspired by iconic bowling bags from the ‘70s. Tote it around to accumulate fashion brownie points.
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Kate Spade Weekender Bag in Stripe
The Monochromatic Organiser
The Weekender Bag in Stripe: Agreed, the world is biased towards eye-popping colours, but who can resist Kate Spade’s stripey cotton-canvas weekender? And with easy-to-access, built-in compartments, you won’t waste precious minutes foraging for essentials.
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16 Savvy Designer Weekend Bags.
PU Blue Barrell Stripes Duffle Bag
The Stay-On-Trend Bag
PU Blue Barrell Stripes Duffle Bag: A black barrel design for a travel bag never goes out of style, especially when accentuated with iconic stripes. It’s hard to imagine an urbanite’s wardrobe without it.
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16 Savvy Designer Weekend Bags.
Holkham Weekender
The Quintessential Weekender
Holkham Weekender: The search for the quintessential weekender has ended. Hitting the high notes on capacity and styling, this one is ideal for displaying your discerning taste in leather while proving that formal isn’t always boring.
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16 Savvy Designer Weekend Bags.
Pure Wool Harris Tweed Holdall
The One-For-All Holdall
Pure Wool Harris Tweed Holdall: If there’s one travel accessory that will have universal appeal this winter, it has to be this sophisticated tartan holdall. It’s subtle, yet bold in an unexpected sort of way — and practical, too!
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16 Savvy Designer Weekend Bags.
Knoll Duffle Bag
The Woolly Duffle
Knoll Duffle Bag: Lifting the humble duffle to new heights with wool felt and leather and oozing with structure, Knoll’s latest design will carry you into the winter and add zing to dull days.
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16 Savvy Designer Weekend Bags.
Sword & Plow Signature Ruck
The Upcycler’s Delight
Sword & Plow Signature Ruck: On the fashionable end of the repurposing spectrum is Sword and Plough’s refined and rugged Signature Ruck that empowers veterans and reduces waste by using military surplus material in its manufacture.
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16 Savvy Designer Weekend Bags.
Teranishi Excursion
The Timelessly Modern Weekender
Teranishi Excursion: The Teranishi Excursion is everything you want in a weekend bag: minimal, easy to access, neutral, weather-proof and rugged. We love the sleek and timeless design, as well as its ability to accommodate an entire trip inside.
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16 Savvy Designer Weekend Bags.
San Juan Weekender
The Purposeful Bag
San Juan Weekender: Jet off with this handmade, leather-accented San Juan weekender and make a difference to the Guatemalan artist who created it — now that’s the kind of philanthropy we like best.
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