Eight crossbody bags that make slick travel companions

Primed for carrying all the day-pack essentials – read swimmers, a lightweight towel, film camera – the large Piuma tote from Furla boasts both practicality and a sleek sightseer’s spirit. Made of recycled nylon and printed leather handles with a detachable shoulder strap, it’s a sage addition to your travel wardrobe.

Style notes:

• Adjustable, detachable shoulder strap with branded webbing
• Inside slip pocket
• D-ring for keys or charms
• Top-zip closure with arch-shaped puller

From Australian heritage brand Oroton comes this luxe take on the traditional bum bag silhouette that comes in three sophisticated colourways on leather.

Style notes:

• Gold colour hardware details
• Zip closure
• Adjustable, detachable shoulder strap
• Branded outer shell

A sleek silhouetted crossbody bag that marries function and design from 1975-established brand TUMI. With a detachable adjustable shoulder strap, it’ll hug your body just right while ambling down the cobblestones.

Style notes:

• Removable long shoulder strap
• Zip to main compartment
• Front and back zip pockets
• Monagrammable detachable leather charm
• Option to attach accessories such as an Airpod Pro pouch
• TUMI tracer
• Leather card pocket
• Two media pockets
• Key lash

Made in Germany with grooved polycarbonate and full-grain Italian leather, this Rimowa hardshell crossbody bag has a detachable strap and fits the daily travel essentials. Bearing the brand’s logo as well as the coordinates of the historic place of manufacturing in Cologne, it’s a signature design for any travel wardrobe.

Style notes:

• Available in three colourways
• Two open compartments
• Colour-matched leather webbing straps
• Removable strap
• One zipped pocket
• Three card slots
• Weighs 0.63kg
• Two-year warranty

From sustainable Lisbon-based brand Wetheknot comes this extra durable and minimalistic crossbody bag. A casually cool staple to keep your valuables secure.

Style notes:

• Made with recycled nylon
• Zippered main compartment
• Outside pocket

Made from the brand’s ‘Alter Mat’ vegetarian leather and perforated with its logo, Stella McCartney once again delivers on quality faux leather with this shoulder bag. Featuring a curved silhouette and interchangeable straps, it can also be worn as a crossbody bag – giving you on-the-go versatility.

Style notes:

• Spacious interior with zipped pocket
• Available in black and Sand
• Vegetarian suede lining
• Zip fastening along top

Made from recycled polyester and featuring an understated branded strap, this Country Road crossbody bag is as versatile as it comes – perfect for accompanying you from day to night while abroad.

Style notes:

• 100 per cent recycled polyester body
• 50 per cent recycled polyester lining
• Top zip closure
• Adjustable branded strap
• External zip pocket and internal slip pocket

Crafted in Italy with signature brown leather and featuring a gold-toned horse bit, this classic crossbody bag from Gucci makes a luxe addition to your everyday exploratory getup.

Style notes:

• Gold-toned hardware
• Embedded with NFC technology to authenticate
• Adjustable shoulder strap
• Internal card holder
• External open pocket