The Best Type of Handbag to Travel With—According to Celebrities
Trust us, the what-type-of-handbag-to-travel-with struggle is real. You want something that’s big enough to stash a book, scarf, snacks, etc., but not so big that you feel like you’re schlepping another piece of luggage around the airport. Which is where our observation of frequent-flying celebs’ handbags of choice comes in. Everyone from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to Selena Gomez is often spotted at the airport with a top-handle duffel handbag on her arm. The roomy satchel is the perfect size for holding the aforementioned items but compact enough to still look like a purse. Another great feature of a duffel handbag is that it zips up to keep your belongings safe—so important when traveling. Plus, it clearly makes any outfit look cooler. Travel dilemma solved!
Scroll down to see all of the celebs that travel with duffel handbags, and shop cool options at every price point!
On Gomez: Lesnob Small Duffle Bag ($1475).
On Witherspoon: Saint Laurent Classic Duffle 6 Leather Bag ($1990).
On Jenner: Givenchy handbag.
On Miranda Kerr: Céline handbag.
On Bosworth: Prada Medium Soft Calf Inside Bag ($3050).
On Huntington-Whiteley: Givenchy Medium Nightingale Tote ($2455).
On Fanning: Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag ($1390).
On Aldridge: Thakoon Cornelia Classic Duffel ($1750).
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What's your go-to travel handbag? Tell us in the comments, and shop more handbags!
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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