Whether you’re heading abroad for a long vacation or driving to a holiday destination in the region, here are some nifty travel essentials you’ll want to check out before you start your journey. Photo: Rimowa
It’s almost the end of the year, and the travel bug has hit Malaysians – hard. You can tell that people are itching to see the world again, from the long queues to renew travel documents and all the scenic photos flooding social media feeds.
Whether you’re heading abroad for a long vacation or driving to a holiday destination in the region, here are some nifty travel essentials you’ll want to check out before you start your journey.
Super stylish chunky sneakers featuring the Medusa head. Photo: VersaceFor a sturdy, solid and stylish way to cart your belongings across the globe, check out Rimowa’s Aurora Borealis-inspired luggage.
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The new Original Cabin Aurora Borealis features an eye-catching pattern in vibrant greens and violets against the backdrop of black aluminium, meticulously designed to create interesting visual focal points throughout the suitcase.
Hoodies are fast becoming a fashion staple, and Balenciaga has launched a limited-edition Balenciaga x Pink Martini collection of merchandise which includes this piece of clothing.
Made of 100% organic cotton, the hoodie features the Pink Martini logo, depicting an airplane circling the world, with the words Balenciaga Music Merch below it, as well as lettering that references the band’s albums Hang On Little Tomato and Je Dis Oui! (I say yes!), its song "Je Ne Veux Pas Travailler" (I do not want to work), and the cities in which each of the members of Pink Martini were raised.
To carry your essentials like your phone, cards and cash, Kate Spade’s fresh take on its original 1990s “it” bag, the Sam Icon, captures the clean lines and simplicity that defined the staple, with updated design techniques.
The Sam bag is a no-nonsense, utilitarian handbag which uses new materials – like spazzolato leather and embroidered velvet – and season-specific colours – like Kate Spade green, feather pink and fiery orange.
If you’re headed somewhere cold (or generally feel chilly in airports, buses and planes), a good scarf is a must, and what’s more iconic than a Burberry one?
The brand has gotten together with Minecraft, one of the world’s most popular video games, for a capsule collection where pieces are animated by a pixelated iteration of the Thomas Burberry Monogram – inspired by Burberry’s founder – and enhanced by floral embroidery in an ode to the outdoors.
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The hoodie created in collaboration with Pink Martini features the band’s logo, depicting an airplane circling the world. — Balenciaga
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Finally, the importance of comfortable footwear can never be overstated, as travelling often involves a lot of walking, which is one of the best ways to explore a new place.
To walk around looking uber-stylish, check out these chunky white sneakers from Versace, which feature the iconic Medusa head.
