12 luxurious travel essentials you’ll need this spring

Rimowa is known for its perennial ridged aluminium shell, and its Essential Lite range promises its lightest and most practical design yet, weighing just over two kilograms. Ideal for three to four days of travel, the Essential Lite Cabin offers all the ingenious functionality you’d expect from the German brand: a smooth multi-wheel system, a zipped mesh divider to keep possessions organised, and a telescopic handle for optimal manoeuvrability.

For overpackers devoted to the all-encompassing weekender bag, choose this luxurious, roomy tote from JW Anderson. Available in minimalist shades of beige or denim blue, it features a slouchy canvas body reinforced by a smooth calf leather base and detailing. It’s complemented by a front and internal slip pocket, alongside a double-ended zip with an antique brass finish. The design is rounded off with an anodised padlock and key set, complete with a multifunctional leather fob.

You can now match your passport cover to your favourite book, thanks to Jonathan Anderson’s Dior. The maison’s inventive array of literary riffs on accessories is emblazoned with covers of 19th- and 20th-century classics. Our pick is this rendition of the first-edition cover of Dracula, crafted in yellow and red embossed calfskin and featuring two flat compartments, a boarding pass slot, and five card slots.

Say goodbye to low onboard temperatures with Extreme Cashmere’s triangle-shaped ‘Witch’ scarf. It comes in an array of colours and offers exceptional versatility, handily doubling as a headscarf or wraparound top – the definition of packing smarter.

Bringing an extra pair of socks for comfort during a flight is a simple pleasure that enhances any journey. You won’t find anything quite as luxurious as Brunello Cucinelli’s ribbed cashmere socks, which are warm and crafted from a soft, breathable material. We appreciate the versatility of this beige colourway, elevated by a burgundy accent that’s perfect for spring.

Nothing is reaching cult status for its defiantly different yet strikingly uncompromised approach to accessible tech. One recent offering is a new entry-level pair of over-ear headphones with an impressive, class-leading 135 hours of playtime, thanks to a high-capacity internal battery. What more could you want when on the move? While the product is available in bold colours, we can’t help but favour the moody black hue.

Described as your ‘passport to adventure,’ Lomography’s Lomomatic 110 Camera is a quirky, playful, pocket-sized gadget that serves as an antidote to overly perfect, AI-enabled smartphone photography. Memories are captured through the authentic grain and grit of analogue film, so expect happy accidents of exposure and focus. This model features a detachable flash, perfect for after-dark excursions, alongside a sliding mechanism for easy, spontaneous snapshots.

For those who value Swiss accuracy in an alarm clock, Mondaine’s new lightweight aluminium model is an excellent choice. It sports the recognisable Swiss Railways dial for clear time-telling, includes a specific alarm hand, and is driven by a dependable quartz movement.

If sunscreen shopping feels like a nightmare, get familiar with New York City-born brand Hard Sun, which proposes a mineral SPF formulation that’s comfortable and flattering to wear. Its lightweight texture, tinted with Iron Oxides, easily glides on every type of skin, creating a smooth, mattifying base. The best part? It offers high-intensity UVA and UVB protection, has 80 minutes of sweat- and water-resistance, making it perfect for athletes and aesthetes alike.

Many swear by the red camellia flower-powered N°1 de Chanel revitalising serum and cream for their youth-boosting formula, which targets loss of elasticity, visible pores, and wrinkles. If you haven’t discovered it already, the line’s Massage Accessory makes the perfect tool for increasing the effectiveness of the wondrous products. It’s also a relaxing, mindful ritual to add to every skincare routine when travelling, counteracting dehydration and boosting lymphatic drainage; reducing puffiness in the face, eyes, and even the body. If you are after that sun-kissed glow, pick Chanel’s Les Beiges Blush Stick for a silky, luminous finish.

Keep smelling fresh with Le Labo’s newly unveiled discovery set comprising six miniatures (5ml) of the brand’s most popular classic eau de parfum fragrances: the captivating and woody Another 13, Sental 33, and Thé Noir 29; the floral yet musky Rose 31; the refreshing Eucalyptus 20; and the bright, zesty Thé Macha 26.

Artah tackles travel’s three beauty deal-breakers – dehydration, poor digestion and sleep disruption – with a limited-edition, carry-on-friendly trio. Sleep Tonic blends valerian, passiflora and California poppy for a gentle, non-habit-forming wind-down. Digest + Debloat harnesses potent bitters to calm and streamline post-meal. Cellular Hydration, an electrolyte powder with maca and prebiotic fibre, boosts energy, focus and glow, while supporting the microbiome.