The 10 Luxury Travel Accessories That Are Actually Worth It

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By now, you’ve probably realized that 90 percent of the things you bought over the years with the justification of "it's a long-term investment piece," weren’t quite investment pieces after all. I’ve been known to convince myself that I’d never tire of a pair of feathery, purple Manolo Blahnik heels that I spent what should have been my first month’s rent on. Alas, that “investment” lasted approximately one wear.

It’s safe to say that we outgrow certain shoes, bags, clothes — anything that's trending. I learned the hard way that a designer label doesn’t necessarily make something timeless. But over the years, I’ve found the one thing that has withstood the test of time are my travel accessories.

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The Rimowa suitcase my dad passed down to me when I began traveling abroad on my own or the Missoni luggage tag I was gifted for high school graduation — these are the items I've found to be worthy investments that I’m still proud to own, and at some point, hope to pass down myself.

So whether you’re gifting a loved one or gifting yourself, invest in travel. Ahead, a round-up of the 10 best and most timeless travel accessories that are actually worth the money.

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The Travel Wallet: Smythson ‘Panama’ Wallet

Courtesy of Nordstrom

To buy: nordstrom.com, $595

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The Passport Holder: Barney’s passport cover

Courtesy of Barneys New York

To buy: barneys.com, $78

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The Luggage: Mark Cross carry-on suitcase

Courtesy of Matches Fashion

To buy: matchesfashion.com, $4,978

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Cuyana Baby Alpaca Travel Set

Courtesy of Cuyana

To buy: cuyana.com, $195

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The Headphones: B&O Play leather headphones

Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $300

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The Luggage Tag: Smythson 'Panama' metallic textured-leather luggage tag

Courtesy of NET-A-PORTER

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $125

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The Tech Case: Shinola portfolio case

Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

To buy: neimanmarcus.com, $395

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The Perfume Case: Louis Vuitton perfume travel case

Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

To buy: louisvuitton.com, $460

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The Jewelry Box: Smythson jewelry box

Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $575

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The Cosmetic Case: Vintage Chanel CC stitch vanity case

Courtesy of Farfetch

To buy: farfetch.com, $1,264

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The 10 Luxury Travel Accessories That Are Actually Worth It

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The Travel Wallet: Smythson ‘Panama’ Wallet

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The Passport Holder: Barney’s passport cover

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The Luggage: Mark Cross carry-on suitcase

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