The term “airport look” is one of the many things that the paparazzi made up after years of following celebrities, convincing us of its existence along the way. I mean, who wouldn’t want to throw on a maxi dress, bundle up with a neck pillow (and possibly a blanket) and dump all our belongings in a tote?
But, sometime during the 90s – long before you could creepily stalk pictures of Cindy Crawford cooking turkey on Instagram – when there was a need to fill the pages of actual tabloid magazines with celebrities doing, well, stuff, the airport became a gold-mine of sorts for photographers. In fact, the Los Angeles international airport (LAX) reportedly became their permanent breeding ground – photog Ron Galella gained considerable fame (and notoriety among celebs) that way! and soon, our favorite A-listers had to permanently abandon sloppy and comfortable (and possibly slightly stinky) sweatpants in favor of actual stylized outfits.
Amanda here sums it up pretty neatly, “Air travel is an unglamorous activity that requires careful accessories planning and maximum functionality, but the best inspiration for solutions comes from an unlikely spot: celebrities.”
Bella Hadid
Miranda Kerr
However, the celeb set is, by no means, small or uniform, for that matter. Each one has their own style – Harry Styles, for example, styles stylish pink velvet pants with a black cardigan (yes, that’s 4 “styles” in a sentence!), while Bella Hadid opts for a metallic silver fur coat. thanks to this diversity, there’s now a whole list of wardrobe “must-haves” (or rather, multiple lists depending on whom you’re asking), specifically dedicated to what to wear for air travel.
Athleisure remains a popular option because it essentially lets you nap comfortably, but that’s pretty much the only thing the big names of the fashion crowd can agree upon for that perfect airport look. White sneakers? Some will start doubting your fashion sense if you aren’t already wearing them everywhere, ever. Others take a more practical approach – landing at Heathrow and possibly getting your Air Jordan 1 ’07s sploshed in muddy rainwater isn’t standard procedure, for example.
Then again, some would recommend that you layer up (regardless of which climate you’re traveling to). In contrast, others might recommend that light and airy attire be the best course of action for tackling tedious security lines and minimal legroom.
So, what do you actually end up opting for? Well, the last time I was at the airport (more than 3 years ago now), I was in pajamas (true story – I know, I’m mortified), so I’m probably not the person you should be listening to for outfit advice. But, before you run away, I can say with some certainty that if there’s one thing that makes your airport ensemble look up to snuff, it’s – you guessed it – a cool bag. In fact, the airport is likely the one place (with the probable exception of a school) where everybody would have some form of a purse, and now that I think about it, I should probably lurk there (in the airport, not a school) more often just to be able to ogle at the bags. but I’m digressing.
I am personally of the strong belief that a strategically placed purse, even on a mediocre outfit, instantly elevates your entire look. especially in the airport, amidst a sea of boring black coats (or in my country, some variation of a fake logo t-shirt), this is something that’s bound to get you more than a few compliments. However, don’t engage in extensive “designer duffle” research just yet – your airport purse doesn’t always have to be a carry-on. Frankly, I’m not too big of a fan of the duffle/duffle-style purses for your airport look. Although Bella Hadid does rock the Givenchy Lucrezia with a lot of gusto. However, if your handbag is the equivalent of a spacious black hole, without any reasonably sized exterior pocket where you can store the essentials like your phone, headphones, passport, and boarding passes, it likely isn’t the most ideal option. Plus, duffles can get heavy, too – imagine having to lug that around in the event of a delay or a layover (*shivers*).
So then, which bags should you carry to the airport? fear not, here I’m rounding up some of the best types of purses that are chic and functional – a winning combination for acing airport style!
The Boxy Carryall
The Birkin was a bag designed mid-flight, specifically for air travel – could you get more airport-appropriate than that? probabilmente no. preferred by every Kardashian and Jenner ever, and by the likes of Eva Longoria, this luxe carryall, with its features of carrying with the flap tucked in like an open tote, or with the flaps shut and padlock in place – is secure from prying hands. but even besides this ultra-expensive option, there is the Gigi Hadid-endorsed Versace Palazzo Empire, a classic and understated Ralph Lauren Ricky, or the Saint Laurent Sac de Jour (bless its heart) – a favorite of both MiraNDA Kerr e Kim Jaejoong-Con un interno organizzato a tre compartimenti, puoi mantenere tutte le tue cose facilmente raggiungibili nelle tasche aperte e sfrecciare quelle più importanti nella custodia centrale. Se ne desideri uno completamente zippato, un bagaglio mini (o micro) Céline potrebbe essere l’ideale per te. Stile una classica borsa boxy nera o marrone chiaro con abiti più eccitanti e vibranti o opta per un rosso vibrante con una trincea classica o un look tutto nero, e sei a posto!
Saint Laurent Sac de Jour Zouchle
Via Fashionphile
$ 1,615
Versace Le Medusa Medium
Via Versace
$ 2,525
La tote aperta (o zippata)
Non mentirò; La maggior parte delle migliori maniglie può diventare piuttosto pesante quando sono completamente piene e pronte per viaggiare, quindi una tote leggera può sembrare un gioco da ragazzi per molti. Ora, le celebrità sembrano non avere preoccupazioni che trasportano una borsa aperta, anche se noi mortali siamo sempre paranoici sull’avere una qualche forma di meccanismo di chiusura sui nostri ampi borse. Ad essere molto onesti, però, usiamo davvero la cerniera? Ne dubito seriamente, e la maggior parte dei borse di design, tranne il lussuria di Goyard St. Louis e il lussurioso Givenchy Rottweiler Antigona, ha una qualche forma di sicurezza, come magneti o corse, che fanno molta strada. Tuttavia, quando opta per una tote da viaggio per accompagnare il tuo look aeroportuale, cambia il tuo onnipresente quotidiano everfull per una dichiarazione audace come Christian Louboutin Cabata, che si presenta in una serie di colori vivaci e leopardi, per citarne alcune stampe leopardate, per citarne alcuni stampe per citarne alcuni . Organizzalo su un vestito di Athleisure, i tuoi pantaloni della tuta preferiti o persino un elegante vestito maxi, e sei pronto per il jet-set!
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN BREVETTO Ginzana East West Cabata Tote
Via Fashionphile
$ 1,080
Lo zaino
Ho espresso il mio disgusto generale verso gli zaini in precedenza, quindi li sto raggruppando tutti sotto un solo ombrello qui. Ma nonostante la mia riluttanza a considerarli come “borse adeguate”, sono forse una delle borse più adatte per i viaggi aerei. E sì, ci sono alcuni eleganti che puoi ottenere – se hai intenzione di portare un carico sulla schiena, almeno sarà chic! Ad esempio, l’aeroporto è stato un ottimo posto per individuare lo zaino Burberry ai suoi tempi d’oro. Tuttavia, la versione in nylon con borchie di Prada, o un Monogram Montsouris di Louis Vuitton, tutti elevano il tradizionale mulo-Ingetà dello zaino a un fascino glamour. Plus, an attractive backpack is consistent with the theme of an athleisure look too, so track-pant-lovers, this one’s for you.
Zaino con zaino grande nylon Burberry
Via Fashionphile
$ 775
Il look “doppia borsa”
Lo capiamo, a volte devi solo portare molte cose contemporaneamente. O forse stai viaggiando leggero: un paffone nel vano cabina potrebbe essere sufficiente per trasportare tutti i tuoi effetti personali (complimenti per te!). Ciò non significa che dovresti trascinarlo fuori ogni volta che devi raggiungere le cuffie. La soluzione? Avere una borsa più piccola – sulla spalla, la traversa o intorno alla vita – perfetta per conservare gli accessori più piccoli come valute, passaporti e passaggi senza essere appesantiti dalla misurina di Carryons. E la parte migliore è che un mini-bag può essere il perfetto produttore di dichiarazioni con il tuo look aeroportuale-forse optare per un ensemble tutto bianco e avere un brodo di brevetto Bottega Veneta Jodie, o incanalare il tuo interiore Carrie Bradshaw e sfoggiare un Fendi con paillettes Baguette! even your carry-on needn’t be boring. There are plenty of logo-y, leather-y, options from Gucci, BV, Louis Vuitton, Tom Ford, and more!
Balenciaga Agneau giant 12
Via Fashionphile
$645
The paparazzi can be credited with the creation of various “looks” that have entered pop-culture jargon: the “gym look” (whether you should carry a Birkin there continues to be a matter of hot-debate), the “red-carpet look,” the “beach look,” the “red-carpet-on-the-beach look” (or at least, that’s what I privately imagine the Cannes film festival is) and a few others. but amongst all these cool clickbaits, one of them reigns supreme – the airport look. but nailing the airport look isn’t just about looking good amongst many stray, sloppily dressed people – it’s a marriage of functionality and style that can give us some genuine pointers on dressing for everyday life. and in the true PurseBlog-spirit, your handbag is bound to spruce up your look regardless of where you are – at the airport, on a grocery run, or the red carpet!