Here’s a friendly PSA: Briefcases, suitcases, and gym bags are out, and duffels are in. From pragmatic blacks and browns to fashionable patterns and prints, these 11 “weekenders” deserve to be flaunted everyday of the week.
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Berluti Duffel Bag
The vignette effect of Berluti’s “Jour-Off” duffel lends a vintage feel to your modern-day travels. This valise is as versatile in any time period as it is in any place.
Best worn over the shoulder, Brunello Cucinelli’s cylindrical duffel mimics the bags Belgian soldiers once carried. Instead of canvas, however, the Italian brand employs denim for a contemporary iteration.
Brunello Cucinelli denim and buffalo leather duffel bag, $3,395; brunellocucinelli.com.
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Ermenegildo Zegna Duffel Bag
Here, Ermenegildo Zegna combines all you’ve come to expect from their bags: a conventional structure (handled carry-all), durable material (coated canvas), and intricate detailing (grey chevron).
While all of Frank Clegg’s products can be personalized or made to order, the brand’s signature duffel looks best in this rich, chocolate suede—the kind that gets better with age. An added bonus: All of Frank Clegg’s pieces are handmade in America—Fall River, Massachusetts, to be exact.
A signature style of the French fashion house since 1901, the ‘45 Bandouliere’ keep-all gets a fresh look as part of Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Collection. This duffel doubles as an everyday carrier—and a collector’s item.
Louis Vuitton coated canvas duffel bag, $2,160; louisvuitton.com.
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Ghurka Duffel Bag
Ghurka’s ‘Cavalier I’ is for the man of action. This companion’s camo-printed cotton showcases handsome leather trim, masculine brass hardware, and sportive striping.
With the launch of luxury accessories brand Grey New York Grey New England comes a new classic: the ‘New England’ duffel. Handmade in Milan from a single hide of Italian calfskin, this bag is a testament to the refinement of the traditional artisanal process—its supple shape a result of folding, seaming, and six days of finishing.
Although this bag appears logo-free, its token Hermès orange coloring says otherwise. The French house’s lavish ‘Wallago’ could easily be considered the humblebrag of duffels.
The fuss-free design of Troubadour’s refined duffel is both versatile and durable, not to mention aesthetically pleasing. Carry it by hand or thrown over your back, and keep your mind at ease: The brand offers a lifetime guarantee and, although you’ll likely never need them, free repairs.