SheerLuxe August Top Ten

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This month Georgie Coleridge Cole, editor of SheerLuxe.com, the definitive guide to the finest in online shopping, has selected her top ten travel pieces to see you through the summer trips.


Alison van der Lande, Venezia Soft Calf Collection, Large Weekend Case, £445
1.Alison van der Lande, Venezia Soft Calf Collection, Large Weekend Case, £445

For the ultimate in luxury luggage for the seasoned female traveller, head to Alison van der Lande, where you’ll find a huge selection of colourful but chic alternatives to the standard beige holdall. Their Large Weekend Case is the perfect size for a weekend away’s worth of clothes, and the eggshell blue calf leather adds a touch of luxe to even the most casual of travelling outfits.
Mulberry, Small Trolley, £350
2. Mulberry, Small Trolley, £350
Travelling is stressful enough when you have to run for the train in heels, let alone when you’re lugging all your possessions in a heavy holdall. For times like these, invest in a compact trolley with wheels, like this smart version from purveyors of luxury luggage, Mulberry. This little case can be wheeled along for stress-free travel, and can be used as hand luggage for most major airlines, meaning less time queuing for suitcases.
Uppercase, Trolley Case, from £264.46
3. Uppercase, Trolley Case, from £264.46

Vintage leather luggage is back in vogue, and what could be more stylish than this barley and brown trolley case by Uppercase, at Fortnum & Mason. It’s sturdy enough to keep your most delicate items protected, and the neat retractable handle and wheels make it blissfully more portable than its real vintage counterpart.
 Bric, Life Luggage Range in Olive, from £55
 4. Bric, Life Luggage Range in Olive, from £55

Every family needs a stylish but sturdy set of luggage to see them through countless holidays and weekends away, and this Bric set is just the ticket. In handsome brown canvas and tan leather, and with a water resistant lining, it’s practical, elegant, and will fit everything you could possibly need, whether you’re heading away for a two-day break or a long family holiday.
Mulberry, Piccadilly, £795
 5. Mulberry, Piccadilly, £795

The largest member of the ever-classic Bayswater family, the Mulberry Piccadilly in opulent oak is the perfect compromise between a stylish fit-everything-in tote and a luxe leather holdall. There’s room for all your weekend essentials (plus lots of internal pockets for smaller items), and with the inside belt strap to enable widening for extra space, you’ll be able to fit all those holiday purchases in on your way home.
Anya Hindmarch, Cecile Travel Wallet, £255
6. Anya Hindmarch, Cecile Travel Wallet, £255

You’ll never have to fish around for passports in the bottom of your oversized tote again with Anya Hindmarch’s stylish Cecile Travel Wallet, featuring pockets for all those travel essentials – passport, tickets, currency, cards, and change – all labelled in classic Anya style.
Anya Hindmarch, Large Sevilla Washbag, £185
7. Anya Hindmarch, Large Sevilla Washbag, £185

Condensing your make up and wash bags when packing one’s suitcase is harder than it sounds – where to fit your essential cleanser, toner and moisturiser, not to mention those countless suncare and après sun products. Nothing says glam like this luxe metallic washbag courtesy of Anya Hindmarch, large enough to stash every toiletry you simply can’t bear to leave at home.
Smythson, Peppermint Passport Cover, £75
8. Smythson, Peppermint Passport Cover, £75

Who wants boring maroon cardboard when you can have peppermint ostrich-print leather? Smythson’s latest peppermint collection is topping the list of every stylish woman, and this passport cover (complete with sumptuous cream lining) should be your first point of call for seriously stylish travel credentials.

Violet May, Balman Travel Bag, £550
 9. Violet May, Balman Travel Bag, £550

Whoever said brown was the only colour choice for luggage hadn’t seen Violet May’s luxe Balman travel bag, made from creamy white croc embossed leather and lined with a fabulous zebra print satin. It’s not only the ideal size for short hauls, but it won’t let you down in the smart style stakes if you’re on an important business trip.

Aspinal of London, Hepburn Vanity Case, £295
10. Aspinal of London, Hepburn Vanity Case, £295

Aspinal’s Hepburn vanity case (named after the ever chic Audrey) makes a chic companion en route to your destination. Channelling the glamour of yesteryear with its classic shape and shimmering gross grain interior, it will hold all your essentials (and with inside straps to hold the bottles upright, there’ll be no spillages of your favourite fragrance).

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