If part of your new year plan is for more weekends away and holidays to look forward to, you’re not alone. Whether it’s a staycation or somewhere further afield, there’s a lot of exciting planning that needs to be done. You may already have a hotel in mind or different Instagrammable locations saved away to visit, and while outfit planning might be a last-minute job, it’s never too soon to start considering your luggage.

If you’ve had the same battered case for years, it might be time for an upgrade. And let us tell you, there’s a whole host of new and longstanding luggage labels that are so popular right now.

Aussie labels Nere and July are new to the UK, and they’re a go-to for bold styles that you’ll be able to spot from a mile off on the airport baggage carousel. Katie Loxton has personalised, monogrammed overnight bags covered and Paravel is the sustainable brand to know. Keep scrolling for the nine luggage labels you’ll want to take with you on your next getaway. 

All the way from Australia, the cool, colourful luggage brand is now available in the UK. You can get everything from check-in cases and travel bags to passport covers and luggage tags in an array of fun shades. If you sign up to their newsletter (here), you can also get  20% off your first full-price purchase. Go, go, go!

It may have been around since 2016, but NYC-based brand Paravel is firmly on our radar after being stocked at the likes of Net-a-Porter and Selfridges. The carbon-neutral luxury brand is sustainable and stylish, and its signature cases are made out of recycled materials and vegan leather details. If you travel a lot, the extra spend will be worth it for these beauties. 

Another Aussie brand that’s recently launched in the UK: July. With luggage made to last (each item comes with a lifetime warranty), it’s the cool case company that creates some of the lightest four-wheel styles. If you want to add a personal touch, you can customise them with your name, initials or any word so you can spot it at the airport’s baggage reclaim. 

If you’re a minimalist, you’ll love Monos’s sleek fuss-free designs. Focusing on people who love to travel in style, it has everything including carry-on or check-in cases, large trunks for those who like to overpack and even packing essentials such as cosmetics cases and packing cubes. Haven’t tried these space-saving cubes? They’re a game-changer!

As a Brit brand creating luggage since 1914, Antler is of course well-known by many. But more recently, it has become a firm favourite among fashion editors and influencers thanks to its modern take on good-quality cases and travel bags. The sturdy styles are not only practical for busy people on the go, they also look so sleek in a whole host of bright and classic colours – perfect for everyone. 

Away is another brand you’ve most likely already spotted on Instagram, and that’s no surprise when it has the coolest chrome, rose gold and pastel cases. If you tend to go for more nights away or weekend trips, there are also holdalls and overnighter bags that are so good you’ll want to show them off.

Launching in 2014, Katie Loxton is the UK-based bag brand focusing on personalised styles for every occasion. You can get purses, handbags, cabin bags and backpacks, and they can all be embroidered with initials so you’ll always be able to find them easily. The vegan leather pieces also make for the perfect gift.

Having been around since 1910, Samsonite knows a thing or two about how to create some of the best luggage around. If you want cases that’ll last for years to come, it’s worth the investment. With bags, cases and backpacks for every travel need, there’s also something for all the family with its Disney edit. 

Want to invest in luxury luggage? Look no further than Globe-Trotter. Founded way back in 1897, the Brit brand is dedicated to creating handmade elegant cases for everyone. The iconic strap briefcase-style cases are all finished with polished brass and luxe leather details. 

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