Julie Crespel
Whether your travel is of the long-haul or armchair variety, our collection of essential travel products will have you planning your next trip in no time.
Ever wondered where ylang-ylang comes from? Diptyque sources the flower in Mohéli, the smallest island of the Comoros in the Indian Ocean. Ylang-ylang is the dominant note in Eau Moheli, the latest in Diptyque’s Floral Water Collection, $134.
Keep all your bathroom essentials in one neat – and chic – spot.
1 Marc by Marc Jacobs X Liberty “Wiltshire Liberty” print cosmetics case, £60 (plus £25 shipping).
2 Smythson “Gresham Collection” wash bag, £60 (plus £25 shipping).
3 Otis Batterbee Large “Axington” wash bag, $160 (plus $50 shipping).
4 Mulberry Wash Case with Braided Handle, $480.
5 Hunt leather Il Bisonte wetpack, $235. 1800 083 355
This Chanel travel wrap also makes a cosy blanket when you’re away taking on the world. The wool and silk piece, embellished with a global map, costs $1390. 1300 242 635.
Try a fine fragrance inspired by some of the world’s most memorable places.
1 Le Labo Limette 37 (San Francisco), $121, exclusively from Le Labo, 2238 Fillmore St, San Francisco, and Barney’s San Francisco.
2 Tom Ford Sahara Noir (Arabia), Tom Ford Sahara Noir, $230 for 50ml eau de parfum, from David Jones city stores only, 1800 061 326
3 Jo Malone London Saffron (Persia) Cologne Intense, $230 for 100ml, 1800 661 062
4 L’Occitane La Collection de Grasse (France), $80 for 75ml eau de toilette, (02) 8912 3000
5 Arquiste Parfumeur Flor y Canto (Mexico), $189 for 55ml eau de parfum, from Becker Minty, (02) 8356 9999
Sheridan trades the bedroom for travel with these silk eye masks ($39.95), part of the brand’s shift into accessories. Sweet dreams at home or en route assured. 1800 625 516
Off on a short break or travelling light? Pack a style punch with these cabin-approved numbers.
1 Ducati for Tumi Evoluzione International Carry On, $995, (02) 9221 4408
2 Louis Vuitton Keepall 45 Overnight Bag, $3200, 1300 883 880
3 Rimowa Salsa Air, $600, huntleather.com.au
4 Hard Graft Carry On Suitcase in Smoke, $975
5 Samsonite Savio Leather II Rolling Tote, $529
Frequent flyers will relish the anti-ageing punch provided by La Prairie‘s Cellular Power Serum, $565 for 50ml, perfect for those whose faces, as well as bodies, really feel the effects of a long flight.
England’s Globe-Trotter may be famous for its hard cases but its forays into leathergoods never fail to impress. Case in point? The company’s Propellor collection, including this Limonta weekender, $1825.
Gallic glamour without the lengthy flight is yours via Estée Lauder‘s French Nudes Collection of nail polish ($38 each) – subtle hues that call to mind the seemingly effortless elegance of Parisiennes.
Pentax‘s design-your-own Q10 ($499) is an individualist’s dream. With 100 colour combinations for the body and grip, confusing your black camera with someone else’s is no longer an issue.
Who boards a plane these days without their trusty tablet? Keep it chic with the best cases.
1 Anya Hindmarch “Seymour” iPad case, $570.
2 Capulet London “Olivia” metallic gold iPad clutch, $545.
3 Smythson Yellow “Panama” iPad sleeve, $296.
4 Louis Vuitton Monogram folding iPad case, $820, 1300 883 880.
5 Dodocase Build-A-DODOcase iPad cover, from $70.
6 Christian Louboutin “Cris” iPad case, $945, (02) 8203 0902.
Pack these in your carry-on to fight long-haul skin fatigue and dehydration.
1 Apivita Natural Serum Line Reducer, $49.90.
2 Dermalogica Ultrasmoothing Eye Serum, $69.
3 Priori Cellular Recovery System, $199.
4 Sisley Botanical D-Tox, $230 for 30ml, from select David Jones.
5 Lancôme Genifique, $55 for 20ml. 1300 651 991.
Hold court during this month’s US Open with the tennis-inspired Rado HyperChrome Automatic Court Series, $5550, (03) 8844 3300; and set sail with Omega‘s Seamaster Diver ETNZ Limited Edition, on board for this month’s America’s Cup finals, $7750.
