Style at 40,000 feet is subjective; it follows, then, that what constitutes a “travel essential” is personal too. For some, it’s the 100mL version of their entire medicine cabinet; for others, luxe accessories in silk and cashmere; for the inspiringly laid-back, it might just be their passport and that’s it. Between fashion weeks and summer trips, our editors are on the road quite a bit—so we asked them to spill on the contents of their travel bags.
What Vogue Editors Always Have in Their Travel Bag:
From lightweight layers that form the base of a capsule wardrobe to tech favorites and the books that are making it off the shelf, these are the travel essentials Vogue editors swear by. The cabin bags vary, the organizational pouches range from designer to toddler-friendly—but no matter where you’re headed this summer, you may find something in the edit worth adding to your own plane tote.
Madeline Fass, fashion market director, shopping
I have an old black leather envelope from the early days of Cuyana that I use as a permanent home for my passport, eye mask, and crappy pair of airplane headphones. That way I never forget the necessities and can throw them into my bag all at once. Additionally, I’ve been using this Hermes pouch all summer and it’s been a great home for the rest of my travel bits, which include an Avène face mist, a mini hair brush, a hand cream, and a lip balm for in-flight refreshes. For long-haul trips without the upgrade, the Ostrich neck pillow is an absolute must!
