Cruise control: essential travel items to ensure you arrive looking bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
Add these airbone hacks and first-class fixes to your carefully curated carry-on. Stow carefully
‘Fidelio Comodino’ table, £2,400, by Poltrona Frau; ‘Tip of the Tongue’ light, £780, by Michael Anastassiades, from SCP. On table: ‘Nero Intrecciato VN’ watch case, £595, by Bottega Veneta; 1966 WW.TC watch, £17,400, by girardperregaux, from william & son; Pinstripe eye mask, £50, by otis Batterbee, from Liberty. In draw: ‘The Indomitable’ folding comb, €30, by Buly; Pure Vitamin C Powder Cream, £79, by Dr Sebagh, Santal 33 solid perfume, £62, by Le Labo; Rose de Damas travel candle, $65, by Akar de Nissim.
Photography: John Short. Writers: Emma Moore, Emily Simpson, Elly Parsons. As originally featured in the June 2017 issue of Wallpaper* (W*219)
‘The Indomitable’ folding comb, by Buly
One of a comprehensive range of combs covering much of the archive of a traditional swiss manufacturing company and made for Buly in a high-quality acetate.
‘Rose de Damas’ travel candle, by Akar de Nissim
Newly on our radar, this Singaporean interior design company, headed by French designer Richard Le sand, has developed the perfect travel candle with a lid that doubles as a stand
‘Santal 33’ solid perfume, by Le Labo
The scent is a classic, the compact casing is pleasingly pocketable and the solid state will see it sail safely through airport security
‘Pure Vitamin C’ powder cream, by Dr Sebagh
Destined to be a key weapon in our anti-ageing armoury, the shot of vitamin C provided by this vial immediately revives and brightens flight-worn skin
Pinstripe eye mask, by Otis Batterbee, from Liberty
Seasoned travellers don’t rely on airline handouts when it comes to shielding eyes. This mask comes with business-like stripes and a soothing lavender filling
Travel pen, by Minimalux
Direct from its east London HQ, to jam-packed briefcases around the globe, Minimalux’s ultra simple, lightweight ball point pen can slip seamlessly into any overflowing travel kit
‘Kabuki’ purfume, by Byredo
You’ll breeze through the airport with this no-hassle powder fragrance. Kabuki theatre-inspired brushes resemble those used by traditional Japanese actors. Freshen up by dusting your décolletage, as spritzing becomes a thing of the past
‘Wordie’ tablet sleeve, by Stow
Keep your technology tucked up in one of Stow’s premium leather sleeves, complete with handy slip pocket for your passport. Opulence abounds thanks to a suede lining and a solid gold press-stud
‘Unstung Hero’, by Mrs White, for Roullier White
Where most mosquito repellents contain toxic chemicals, Mrs White has gone au natural, with this travel size, oil-free lemon tea fragrance. Keep unwelcome insects at bay for up to four hours
‘Hydrating Booster Serum’, by Perricone MD
Energising sun-parched skin with an instant dose of hydration, Perricone MD’s H2 Elemental Energy Collection is inspired by the anti-aging properties of good old fashioned H20. Handbag-friendly bottle sizes provide on the go skin-soothing
‘The Abigail’ travel purse, by AITCH AITCH
Famed for their Salmon skin leather, sourced from sustainable, organic salmon farms in Ireland, the latest offering from luxury handbag designers AITCH AITCH is their slimest yet, with just enough room for two cards
‘The Soleil Colour Collection’, by Tom Ford
Tom Ford’s nourishing tint lip balm has a selection of subtle shades to choose from that epitomise that holiday feeling – corals, cherry reds and soft pinks are inspired by exotic evening skies
‘Nero Intrecciato VN’ watch case, by Bottega Veneta
A supremely elegant watch case in calf leather with intrecciato detailing, which can comfortably carry a trio of timepieces