Celebrities’ Favorite Handbags to Travel With

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If there’s a group of people who travel more often than pilots and flight attendants, it has to be celebrities.

Between shooting movies, promoting products they’ve endorsed, and attending media events all over the world, they can rack up an enviable number of frequent flier miles. As a result (and to no one’s surprise) they have mastered the art of looking effortlessly chic after a 10-hour trans-Atlantic flight down to the smallest detail, including the accessories they tote their in-flight essentials in.

Some of them stay true to their favorite handbag and can rarely be seen leaving an airport without it. Take Kim Kardashian, for example. The reality star takes her Birkin Himalaya bag everywhere.

But you don’t have to spend several hundred thousand dollars (yes, that’s how much that Birkin costs) to travel like a celebrity. Angelina Jolie loves her classic black Everlane tote that costs less than $200, and Anne Hathaway’s go-to piece of hand luggage is a beautiful suede tote that would fit all of your weekend essentials.

Some A-listers like Jennifer Aniston and Eva Longoria opt for smaller purses, which is a good idea if you don’t like opening your carry-on suitcase each time you need your phone or a credit card from your wallet.

Here, we rounded up 18 celebrity-approved handbags that will have you looking like Tinseltown’s finest next time you are on the road.

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Angelina Jolie

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If you’ve never owned an Everlane bag, take it from us (and Angelina Jolie) — they are the chicest travel companions and the leather quality is absolutely amazing.

To buy: everlane.com, $175

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Emma Watson

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Emma Watson’s roomy leather Alexander McQueen tote is the perfect combination of elegance and functionality.

To buy (similar): zappos.com, $210 (originally $350)

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Kim Kardashian

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The Kardashians probably own half of all the Hermes Birkin bags in existence and Kim loves traveling with this one made from crocodile skin.

To buy (similar): amazon.com, $296 (originally $445)

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Reese Witherspoon

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Witherspoon is showing off her Southern sense of humor with this Draper James floral tote.

To buy (similar): amazon.com, $120

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Jennifer Aniston

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Aniston prefers traveling light with this Marc Cross cross-body bag.

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $2,295

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Jennifer Lopez

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J. Lo’s favorite travel handbag is this Christian Louboutin spiked leather tote with the signature red lining the designer is famous for.

To buy: neimanmarcus.com, $2,490

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Anne Hathaway

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Anne Hathaway’s suede Clare V. tote is the perfect carry-on item; it will fit a weekend's worth of travel essentials.

To buy: nordstrom.com, $495

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Amanda Seyfried

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This boxy tote in Bottega Veneta’s signature intrecciato leather is as roomy as it is classic. Plus, the adjustable tote handles allow you to tote it on arm like Seyfried or tuck it comfortably under your shoulder.

To buy (similar): bottegaveneta.com, $2,800

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Gigi Hadid

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Even when she’s trying to keep a low profile, Hadid is serving up some major style goals thanks to this gorgeous Versace bag.

To buy: neimanmarcus.com, $2,150

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Khloe Kardashian

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Khloe paired her casual outfit with this elegant leather Givenchy satchel.

To buy: saksfifthavenue.com, $1,790

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Gal Gadot

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The Wonder Woman actress stays away from larger handbags when she’s running errands and instead opts for this cute Altuzarra saddle bag.

To buy: barneyswarehouse.com, $899 (originally $1,395)

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Jessica Alba

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Jessica Alba’s chic Cuyana backpack can actually be worn as a tote thanks to its detachable top-handle strap.

To buy: cuyana.com, $375

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Chrissy Teigen

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Teigen’s been photographed numerous times toting her leather Gucci weekender.

To buy: gucci.com, $2,950

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Kate Beckinsale

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Beckinsale can rarely be seen at the airport without her Givenchy Pandora bag.

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $1,965

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Eva Longoria

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Judging by the suitcase and backpack Longoria is toting behind her, the actress doesn’t really travel light, but we're obsessed with how simple yet elegant her blush shoulder bag is.

To buy (similar): coach.com, $450

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