When it comes to curating the best travel outfit, an oversized handbag is at the top of our list. Whether you’re heading for a long weekend away or planning an international escape, the right travel bag will aid your organization and help you move through the airport swiftly—that means no holding up lines at passport control. If you’re anything like us though, you don’t want a bag you bring out just a handful of times a year. Instead, you require a versatile silhouette you can dress up for the office or wear casually for a weekend lunch, like the Hermès Birkin bag.
If unfamiliar, the Hermès Birkin bag was specifically designed with travel in mind. Long story short: actress Jane Birkin was traveling from Paris to London and accidentally spilled the contents of her purse prior to take-off. Coincidentally, Jean-Louis Dumas (the chief executive of Hermès) was on the same flight and saw the incident take place. Together, the two designed the Birkin bag, a leather tote featuring: two rolled handles, a flap top, clou fee, and a lock closure. The Birkin is available in a variety of colors, leathers, and styles. Our favorite is a neutral-toned Birkin 50 for its sheer size and structured shape.