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Fashion Insiders Name Their Go-To Travel Bags, From The Row to Balenciaga

other · 2026-10-22

Vogue conducted a survey with 15 women in the fashion industry regarding their favorite carry-on bags, emphasizing options like soft suede, structured leather, and organizational pouches. Angela Gahng opts for The Row's Margaux 15 in black suede when traveling with her daughter. For her office and market days, Linda Cui Zhang places a tote on top of her carry-on. Roopal Patel selected Balenciaga's large Le City after spotting it in a showroom. Tessa Tran chose the Pot Cabas with its detachable pouch for travel. Cristy Mantilla favors Meaden's Yumi Sling for her laptop. Sarah Park carries a minimalist bag featuring a removable pochette. Additional favorites include a bow-tied bag, a Victoria Beckham tote, and Balenciaga's Travel City Bag. Pip Durell refers to an Anya holdall as a timeless cabin essential.

Key facts

  • Vogue asked 15 women in fashion to name their preferred travel bags
  • Angela Gahng of Almina Concept uses The Row's Margaux 15 in black suede
  • Roopal Patel chose Balenciaga's large Le City bag in nylon
  • Tessa Tran of Chan Luu spent seven weeks traveling with only the Pot Cabas and pouches
  • Cristy Mantilla favors Meaden's Yumi Sling in Umber, made by an Amsterdam-based brand
  • Emilia Petrarca monograms her L.L. Bean Boat and Tote with "PRADA"
  • Amy Sall took A.P.C.'s Drummer to a conference in Accra and then to Dakar
  • Chloé Bartoli carries Balenciaga's men's Travel City Bag, which folds flat

Entities

Artists

  • Angela Gahng
  • Linda Cui Zhang
  • Roopal Patel
  • Tessa Tran
  • Cristy Mantilla
  • Sarah Park
  • Gaëlle Drevet
  • Anna Jewsbury
  • Thelma West
  • Pirrie Wright
  • Emilia Petrarca
  • Amy Sall
  • Chloé Bartoli
  • Estelle Lubino
  • Pip Durell
  • Victoria Beckham
  • Phoebe Philo
  • Vira

Institutions

  • Vogue
  • The Row
  • Almina Concept
  • Nordstrom
  • Balenciaga
  • Chan Luu
  • Éliou
  • Meaden
  • Bergdorf Goodman
  • The Frankie Shop
  • COMPLETEDWORKS
  • Thelma West Diamonds
  • Victoria Beckham
  • L.L. Bean
  • Totême
  • A.P.C.
  • Éterne
  • With Nothing Underneath
  • Anya Hindmarch
  • Prada

Locations

  • Amsterdam
  • Netherlands
  • Accra
  • Ghana
  • Dakar
  • Senegal

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