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The Luggage Your Favorite Celebrities Won’t Travel Without
From Austin Butler’s Rimowa suitcase to Ethan Hawke’s Away bag, here’s what A-listers are hauling through TSA.
When you think of how celebrities travel—and I’m talking about the serious A-listers here—a few ideas might come to mind. Private jets, unlimited Champagne and caviar on board, and security that definitely doesn’t yell at them to remove their belts. This all might very well be true for some celebrities, but others are just like us—headin’ to the airport with a big ol’ bag designed to get the job done.
Sure, their suitcases may be stuffed to the brim with high-end toiletries and designer fashion, but I’m less interested in what the celebs are packing and much more interested in what they’re rolling alongside them. Don’t expect to see these star athletes, actors, and musicians at the airport with a rickety old four-wheeler they bought online two days earlier.
So which luggage brands pass the test of travel for the people who are traveling all the time? (Dua Lipa, I’m looking at you.) Which styles are the essentials, the reliables, the fashionable—and, more important, functional—bags and suitcases that can secure coveted celebrity-approved status? From an eighty dollar Herschel backpack to a nearly two-grand Rimowa suitcase, this is the luggage that our favorite boldfaced names are using.
Callum Turner
With the Montblanc #MY4810 Cabin Trolley.
When you’re keeping up with a jetsetter as prolific as Dua Lipa, you need a suitcase that’s up to the task. And if you’re looking for luxury luggage that won’t fail you, you’ve come to the right place with Montblanc’s #MY4810 Cabin Trolley. This personalizable suitcase is made with lightweight polycarbonate and elevated through black-leather trim. Thanks to several interior compartments and four wheels, you can keep this exactly where it should be: right alongside you.
Austin Butler
With the Rimowa Essential Cabin Lightweight Suitcase.
Rimowa Essential Cabin Lightweight Suitcase
Rimowa Essential Cabin Lightweight Suitcase
A general rule I live by (or perhaps just a pattern I’ve noticed) is that what Austin Butler has, I want. The actor always finds the balance between luxury and functionality, and that’s exactly what Rimowa is. This carry-on is crafted from sturdy, lightweight polycarbonate, with TSA-approved locks and the smoothest roll you’ve ever felt.
Adrien Brody
With the Away Carry-on Suitcase.
Much like Adrien Brody, I love my Away Carry-on. What’s not to love? It’s lightweight enough for easy overhead storage, and along with 360-degree wheels, it features an interior compression system that allows you to pack bulky items with ease.
Lando Norris
With the Tumi x McLaren Paddock Backpack.
If anybody is going to want to move through the airport quickly and seamlessly, it’s an F1 driver. This Tumi and McLaren collab is built for speed, with a durable, lightweight CX6 carbon-fiber shell and plenty of interior storage space, including a laptop compartment, a water-resistant zip pocket, and USB-C charging ports.
Zendaya
With the Rimowa Original Cabin Suitcase.
Given that it’s one of the most iconic travel pieces of all time, it’s no wonder that celebrities love Rimowa’s Original Cabin Suitcase. This aluminum model is designed for longevity and ease. It has TSA-approved locks, a multi-wheel system that glides over airport floors, and, perhaps most important, a look that exudes luxury.
David Beckham
With the Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandoulière 55.
Becks is no stranger to being papped leaving the airport with a huge LV bag, but the Keepall Bandoulière 55 just might be the brand’s most versatile option. With LV’s signature monogram all over, this flexible, spacious duffel is sophisticated and elegant—not to mention practical.
Nick Jonas
With the Gucci Ophidia GG Crossbody Bag.
As somebody who has been known to stash a passport, some toiletries, snacks, a few chargers, and whatever else will fit into a crossbody bag and call it “luggage,” I’m mighty impressed by Nick Jonas’s choice of carry-on. This bag is subtle yet chic, with a black and blue monogram, an adjustable strap, and an interior compartment that—trust me—has room for a lot more than you think.
Richard Madden
With the Rimowa Classic Check-in L Suitcase.
The Rimowa Cabin Suitcase is an essential, but if you’re packing for a long trip, you’ve gotta have the Check-in L. This style uses the same iconic silver aluminum, with a smooth roll, an ergonomic handle, and durability that’ll ensure it lasts for years to come.
Ethan Hawke
With the Away Large Checked Suitcase.
Away’s personalizable checked suitcase is easy, breezy, and minimalistic. It’s designed for trips that last more than two weeks, which means it can fit tons of stuff—especially with that same interior compression system that its carry-on has, plus a laundry bag, three interior mesh pockets, and one hanging pocket.
Chris Hemsworth
With the Herschel Supply Co. Heritage Backpack.
What kind of luggage is good enough for an adventure? According to Chris Hemsworth, it’s an eighty-dollar Herschel backpack. This style is a classic, seen everywhere from urban streets to a jungle getaway. It’s ready for anything, with a water-bottle pocket, a laptop sleeve, and twenty-four liters of storage space.
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