With travel restrictions lifted and more countries opening up for tourism, it's finally time for you to get out there and satisfy your wanderlust. But before you go on your revenge travels, first things first: Make sure to pack your stuff in the chicest travel bags—because FYI, you don't have to be limited to drab totes and boring backpacks.
Need ideas? Ahead, we list down 10 designer bags that celebrity jetsetters always lug around whenever they're traveling. From roomy handbags to monogram suitcases, these are celebrity-approved designer travel bags that every globetrotting fashionista needs!
10 Designer Travel Bags That Celebrities Love
1. HERMÈS Birkin
Starting off with the ultimate dream bag, the Hermès Birkin doubles as a status symbol. Its price tag could easily cost millions depending on its design, size, and the leather it's rendered in. Given its spacious interior, it has become the go-to travel bag of stylistas (or at least those who can afford it). Case in point: Celeste Cortesi carried with her a dark brown-toned Birkin for her airport look when she left for New Orleans to compete at the Miss Universe pageant.
Chocolate Brown Leather Birkin 35 Bag Gold, $17,500 (approx. P956,314), HERMÈS, 1stdibs.com
2. DIOR Book Tote
The Dior Book Tote may be simple in structure, but the quality of the material and the level of craftsmanship put into this designer arm candy is just as expected from the French luxury fashion house. Aside from its functional design, it's also loved for the various elegant colors and motifs it comes in. From the classic Dior Oblique monogram and toile de jouy embroidery to embossed calfskin and raffia. You can even have your name embroidered on one side of the bag for a personalized touch. Here are Dra. Aivee Teo and Bea Alonzo with matching Book Totes in Blue Dior Oblique Embroidery.
Book Tote, $3350 to $3800 (approx. P184,925 to P209,765.70), CHRISTIAN DIOR, dior.com
3. CELINE Luggage
Check out Sunshine Cruz's travel bag on her trip to Milan. Designed by none other than Celine's former creative director Phoebe Philo, the Luggage bag's timeless design is instantly recognizable. With its winged silhouette, outside zip pocket, and double handles, it makes for the perfect catch-all for your travel essentials. The Luggage comes in three different sizes: nano, micro, and mini. Don't be fooled, though; the "mini" Luggage has a height and length of 12-by-12 inches and a width of 7 inches. Their smallest size "nano" stands at a height and length of 8-by-8 inches and a width of 4 inches. That's more than enough space as a handcarry bag for your airport OOTD, don't you think?
Luggage Bag in Drummed Calfskin ,$2800 to $3700 (approx. P153,010 to P202,192), CELINE, celine.com
4. SAINT LAURENT Icare
Spotted on the shoulders of Sarah Lahbati, Bela Padilla, and Heart Evangelista is Saint Laurent's Icare maxi shopping bag. One of our favorite features about this bag, aside from the plush quilted leather and YSL logo hardware, is that it can be worn with its sides spread wide (like a traditional tote) or closed, giving it a one-of-a-kind inverted diamond shape. And needless to say, it's definitely roomy enough to stash all your travel essentials in!
It also happens to be the go-to bag of several international tastemakers such as Zoë Kravitz, Hailey Bieber, and Angelina Jolie. So if you're looking for a bag that will elevate your look to it-girl status, whether you're traveling or not, this is it.
Icare Maxi Shopping Bag In Quilted Lambskin, $4900 (approx. P267,768), SAINT LAURENT, ysl.com
5. CHANEL CC Day Backpack
Not a fan of handbags or crossbody bags? Take some cues from Kryz Uy who loves to use a backpack (a Chanel one for that matter) as her trusty companion during her jaunts around the world. This CC Day mini backpack is crafted from black quilted caviar. It features a front flap pocket with the signature CC turn-lock closure, gold-tone hardware, and adjustable straps.
It's exactly what a jetsetter like you needs if you hate lugging around a handbag when it gets too heavy, or if you simply want to keep your hands free while you're exploring. Fun fact: It happens to be one of Lovi Poe's favorite travel bags too.
Black Caviar Mini CC Day Backpack, $4250 (approx. P232,252), CHANEL, mygemma.com
6. DIOR Cabin Suitcase
Spotted in almost every Jinkee Pacquiao airport OOTD is her ever dependable Dior Cabin Suitcase. This rolling luggage is actually a collaboration between the French fashion house and premier travel luggage manufacturer RIMOWA. With both brands having a stellar reputation when it comes to creating high-quality and elegant travel bags that can withstand the test of time, you just know you're getting your money's worth.
Cabin Suitcase Gradient Blue Dior Oblique Aluminum, $4100 (approx. P224,055), DIOR x RIMOWA
7. GOYARD Tote
Goyard is a 200-year-old Parisian brand that was once largely unknown (on purpose), but it is now one of the most coveted luxury fashion houses in the world. There was a time when only collectors, Hollywood royals, and literal royalty were the only ones who knew about Goyard. But because of social media, more people have started to take notice of brand, with particular interest in their tote bags. Don't get us wrong, it's still an elusive brand, especially since their totes start at give or take P100,000 and only a few are made each year. Not to mention, you can only purchase a Goyard by making an appointment at their store or finding someone selling a pre-owned bag.
Each Goyard tote is handcrafted with their signature Goyardine canvas and embellished with their classic interlocking Ys and dots. It's not only a status symbol, their bags are incredibly functional and are known for being the most durable designer bags, perfect for traveling! Gabbi Garcia was recently spotted with a Goyard tote during her travels to Taiwan.
8. PRADA Rolling Luggage
It comes as no surprise that Kris Aquino is a lover of all things designer, especially bags. And that's not limited to just handbags and purses, it extends to travel luggage, too. On her way to Singapore to shoot for Crazy Rich Asians last 2017, she was spotted using a nylon Prada travel trolley bag with a matching Prada nylon tote bag. Now, most people would not normally choose soft suitcases for their check-in baggage, but these are perfectly fine as a handcarry bag, too!
9. LOUIS VUITTON Horizon
More on stylish travel suitcases: the Louis Vuitton Horizon is definitely another must-have for the wandering fashionista. It not only looks great, it's also designed for optimal functionality and convenience. Available in three sizes (so you can have one for any length trip), this sleek and lightweight luggage is equipped with ultra-steady spinner wheels that have effortless 360° mobility, a spacious interior, and an integrated TSA-approved combination lock for security. Frequent-flyer Pia Wurtzbach usually travels with the Horizon in her clutch.
Horizon 70 in Monogram Eclipse, $4,750 (approximately P193,210), LOUIS VUITTON, louisvuitton.com
10. GUCCI Medium Backpack with Interlocking G
For the no-fuss traveler, the Gucci Medium Backpack with Interlocking G we spotted on Kim Chiu is a great option. You can take this on the plane as a carry-on or while you're getting lost around a new city and need all your travel neccessities with you. Outside you can see its signature GG Supreme canvas and elegant brown leather trim. It has a useful outer zip pocket on the flap and inside, a padded laptop compartment, another zip pocket for your precious items, and tons of extra space for souvenirs.
Medium Backpack with Interlocking G, $2400 (approx. P131,154), GUCCI, gucci.com
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