The best business travel bags

last updated 21 March 2018

Troubadour Light Duffle Bag

Samuel Bail and Abel Samet founded Troubadour in order to create their ideal travel bag – one that could transition between business trips and leisurely weekends. Designed on the principles of craftsmanship, style and durability, the Light Duffle Bag is crafted in a lightweight waterproof fabric with a large capacity ideal for longer trips when you need extra space. Its versatile, soft construction fits around any contents, and inside there’s a zipped pocket for valuables and a padded pocket for technology, plus an external 3D pocket for phone, passport and pens. Neoprene and leather handles ensure comfortable carrying – if you prefer to go hands-free, the detachable, non-slip shoulder strap stretches to eliminate pressure points.

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Globe-Trotter has been a byword for quality and luxury since it was established 120 years ago. The brand has made cases for such eminent figures as Winston Churchill and HM Queen Elizabeth II. Globe-Trotter makes all its luggage in Hertfordshire, England, with its highly skilled craftspeople using the same manufacturing methods (and some of the machines) that have been in use since Victorian times. The 16" Slim Attache case is reminiscent of the timeless elegance of travel in the late 1920s, and its strong yet lightweight construction makes it an attractive yet functional companion for modern day business and leisure trips. Available in ivory or coffee brown, it has a natural leather trim designed to darken with age and develop a rich patina with every journey.

Paul Smith accessories are a great way to add colour and flair to work attire, and the playful-yet-professional stripe weekend bag is ideal for business travel, made from black pebble embossed leather with a central "signature stripe" webbing insert. Inside, the bag is lined in black fabric and contains a zip-fastening pocket, a large padded slip pocket designed to hold a 13-inch laptop, and two small slip pockets. It also features a handy removable and adjustable shoulder strap and leather-protected base making it a comfortable and stylish piece to accompany you on business trips.

Jimmy Choo is best known for its showstopping shoe designs, but when creative director Sandra Choi launched its line of men's accessories five years ago, her aim was to bridge the gap between smart and casual and create pieces that would complement both styles. The versatile Lee/L messenger bag is made in light mocha suede and black grainy leather. Choi was inspired to create the bag after seeing a photograph of her grandpa, carrying a similar version when he worked for the Hong Kong Post Office. The versatile bag can be carried with a suit or slung over the shoulder while wearing jeans. The satchel-style features a large main compartment, a flap closure with two buckles and multiple zipped pockets.

The Supreme carry-on duffle bag is guaranteed to make you stand out from even the most stylish business travellers. Taking inspiration from the golden age of travel, the bag combines vintage-inspired details such as airmail trims and a retro Gucci logo, with Gucci's signature, striking contemporary design such as statement UFO and tiger head appliques, which are hand-applied by specialist artisans to ensure no two bags are the same. The interior is available in beige or black, and includes a zip and smartphone pockets, detachable nylon shoulder strap and cotton linen lining that are both practical and stylish.

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