Best of Fashion for long distance travel

Do you feel like dusting off your most colorful ensembles from the back of your closet? Go to Africa where bright colors reign supreme! Embroidered bustiers, braided accessories and hand-cut stones: the look at your next beach vacation will be natural and nostalgic.

Hand cut and one-of-a-kind

Chloé's leather, brass and rose quartz "Jemma" earrings, €410. chloe.com

©Chloé

 

Criss-Cross-Sandals

Manolo Blahnik's "Otawi" flat mule in braided raffia and leather, €595. mrporter.com.

©Manolo Blahnik

 

Tropical Trunks

"Bulldog" swimt trunks with "Holding Sway" photo print by Orlebar Brown, €285. orlebarbrown.com

©Orlebar Brown

 

Colorful wrap

Pareo "Tournesol" by Eres with a zigzag pattern a in cotton-silk blend, €230. net-a-porter.com

©Eres

 

Chic sunshade

Eugenia Kim's "Ricky Visor" made from a hemp blend with a satin trim, approx. €256. net-a-porter.com

©Eugenia Kim

 

Playful embroidery

Chloé's cotton poplin bralette embroidered with broderie anglaise, €950. mytheresa.com

©Chloé

 

Perfect fit

The Gorgeous George hotel in the center of Cape Town is a successful blend of green oasis, raw industrial chic and local art that's particularly popular with design fans. This tie-dye shirt by Paul Smith could also pass for art, €285. gorgeousgeorge.co.za, mrporter.com.

BEST OF GADGETS

Frequent flyers should opt for innovative luggage that emphasize on minimal weight with maximum volume. Vancouver today, Hong Kong tomorrow: Kris Wu, a Chinese musician with a Canadian passport, presents the "Horizon Soft" from Louis Vuitton.

Handy companion

iPhone case made of vegan leather with a strap and handy compartments from Mrséy, approx. €76. mrsey.com

©Mrséy

 

Perfect Sound

Wireless headphones "MB 01" in gray leather with noise cancellation from Montblanc, €590. montblanc.com

©Montblanc

 

Chic toiletry bag

High quality leather pebble grain toiletry bag by Tom Ford, €1,190. mrporter.com.

©Tom Ford

 

Eco suitcase

The "Spectra 3.0" trolley from Victorinox is made of recycled polycarbonate, from €490. victorinox.com

©Victorinox

 

Smooth surface

Gentle but effective electronic lint shaver "Pilo" from Steamery in black, €32. steamery.com

©Steamery

 

Stunning sound

Wireless Speaker "Phantom I Opéra de Paris 108 dB" by Devialet, €3,390. devialet.com

©Devialet

 

Stylish and Sophisticated

In a former warehouse on the banks of the Singapore River, the luxurious Warehouse Hotel has set up shop. It combines old-world glamour with modern comfort. No less splendid is the backgammon travel set by Jil Sander, €3,685. thewarehousehotel.com, matchesfashion.com

BEST OF BEAUTY

The dry air on a plane can dehydrate the skin and make it look dull – unless you keep these little helpers in your carry-on! The miracle jet lag cure is hydration. Experts recommend warm (!) drinks and plant-based facial oils.

Beauty sleep

Pillowcase and sleeping mask: "Beauty Sleep on the Go" silk travel set from Slip, €139. niche-beauty.com

©Slip

 

Soft Skin

The "Caressing Facial Brush" by Nuori stimulates microcirculation and strengthens the skin's resilience, €42. greenglam.com

©Nuori

 

Luscious lips

Nourishing care with a rosy touch of color: "Lip Care Treatment Chic" by Lena Wild, €19. genuineselection.com

©Lena Wild

 

Even complexion

The "Watery Foundation" by Naturaglacé from Japan mattifies the skin with a silk cotton powder, approx. €47. naturaglace.ch

©Naturaglacé 

 

Shaving tools

Stainless steel shaving bowl and shaving soap "Musgo Real" with woody notes by Claus Porto, €42. niche-beauty.com

©Claus Porto

 

Flawless nails

Professional-grade nail file "Pom-Pom" in silver and green from Kure Bazaar, €18. greenglam.com

©Kure Bazaar

 

Rock 'N 'Roll

The name "Skylark" might commonly be associated with the songbird – but the operators at this Jamaican beach hotel probably had the local meaning ("lounging and fooling around") in mind. Absolution's black jade face roller also promises inner balance, €35. skylarknegril.com, greenglam.com

Text: Marion Genetti