In this beautiful day and age, travel has never been easier. Cheap flights, fast trains and easy rentals means there is pretty much no excuse not to pick up those bags for a weekend away. Packing is everyone’s worst nightmare so as we are here to help. Discover ten vintage travel bags that will see you through your vacation and beyond. Whether it’s a long week in the sun, a whimsical trip to the countryside or a month long trip to a land far away, Catawiki's weekly Fashion auctions have got this in the bag.
1. Bag Yourself a Backpack
Backpacks are no longer for going back to school. In recent years they have donned a new badge of coolness creating a serious fashion statement with high-end luxury brands such as Chanel, Celine, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Prada all cashing in on the versatile, practical and essential travel companion. Better for your back and shoulders, a vintage designer backpack will be your trusted companion on your next trip.
2. Brilliant Beauty Boxes
Beauty products are an essential for a holiday away where you will be wining and dining all summer long. Stop stuffing all your products in tiny makeup cases and plastic bags and instead invest in a Louis Vuitton beauty case, the perfect organiser for any cream, lipstick, mascara and powders under the sun. Louis Vuitton nails the art of travel once again with their overwhelming beautiful beauty case.
3. The Duffel Bag
There’s no end to the number of things you can stuff inside a duffel bag. Perfect for a camping trip or a weekend away with friends, the duffel will never ruffle your travelling feathers! More stylish than a clunky and awkward suitcase and easy to squeeze into tight compartments on planes and trains, they make the perfect quick getaway find. Its history traces back to the Belgian city of Duffel where weavers began to produce a long-lasting canvas cloth that was used especially for cylindrical bags with strap, hence the name Duffel!
4. The Classic Suitcase
Shipping your kids off to camp or taking an extended vacation in the sun? Suitcases are worth the investment. They have been around for years. Big and small and never ending, they also make great storage pieces around the home as well.
5. Keepall Bag
One cannot talk about travel bags without mentioning the ultimate in luxury travel brand, Louis Vuitton. Founded in 1854 in Paris, Louis Vuitton personifies the art of travel. By introducing flat bottom trunks that were light weight and air tight, Vuitton changed the game of travel forever. Today look to the Keepall Bag, which is the perfect carry-on bag for a cheeky getaway to the South of France or a weekend in the countryside. Spacious, light and extremely beautiful, heads will always be turned when carrying one of these beauties!
6. Bowling Bag
At the start of the twentieth century the bowling phenomenon hit its peak which means a bag was hugely needed for transport those heavy balls from place to place. Produced from strong, durable leather, the bag soon turned into an enviable fashion item and bowling balls were quickly replaced with essential daily items. Le Tanneur, Burberry, Celine and Gucci are just a few of the go to brands that make the bowling travelling bag chicer than chic.
7. Trolley’s Aren’t Just for the Supermarket
Eureka! A long time ago some clever person decided to add wheels to bags and along came the trolley bag. Aren’t we lucky! These past faced geniuses will whizz you through any airport at high speed.
8. Laptop Bag
High flyers of the world need a solid travel bag to transport all their important gadgets and documents. Look no further than the Samsonite laptop bag. Samsonite specialises in business and travel which is why it is one of the best brands to invest in for any important trip with colleagues. Safe, convenient and bound to impress before you even step foot into your business meeting, this one is a winner.
9. The Garment Bag
Business meetings, wedding, reunions or any other special occasion calls for a top of the range ensemble which needs to be transported in pristine condition. Do you have a garment bag? It's an essential for traveling with formal wear because this tough and easy-to-carry little thing will keep your suits and dresses crease-free and ready to wear.
10. Larger Luggage
If you are carrying more than you can handle and need to check your luggage in then you should consider investing in a lockable and hardwearing suitcase that will see your special items through the trip easily. Once again Samsonite are well known for their hard-wearing attire that will travel thousands of miles unharmed. Vintage suitcases not only look great but do the job just as well so do not be put off by their worn look!
Discover a plethora of great travel bags in our weekly Fashion auctions. Our weekly auctions are updated regularly which means that your bag will be around the corner, whether your going on a small weekend trip or planning a big holiday on a tropical island. We have bags for every occasion