Budget
This need not necessarily mean cheap looking. Country Road does wonderful simple garments for men and women that pack away to nothing, and a fine knit is essential for cooler evenings.
The survival kit from The Vault is a true bargain and comes in a waterproof pouch. The whole
thing is no bigger than your palm.
Tongue, on Ponsonby Rd, has great trainers and street shoes for men and women, some in cool-to-wear perforated leather.
Budget travel case:
1. Jag case $225 from Strandbags
2. Country Road cardigan $105
3. Country Road woven belt $39.95.
4. Swatch leather watch $142 from DFS Galleria
5. Uchi toiletries case $51 from Macy Home
6. Odyssey 20/20 sunglasses $199 from Tongue
7. Puma leather trainers $210 from Tongue
8. Survival set - binoculars, mini-light, compass, penknife and thermal blanket (not shown) - $45 at The Vault.
Luxury
For the discerning traveller, the luggage of choice is, of course, Louis Vuitton with its distinctive monogrammed design and compact walk-on size.
A must-have for unexpected weather changes is a lightweight but chic coat. We've included Zambesi's take on the classic trenchcoat.
A silk scarf is a great travel accessory, lightweight but very flexible, and you can't go past Gucci.
And a light but comfortable shoe, again Louis Vuitton's latest, is an embroidered canvas number.
So our luxury travel outfit consists of:
1. Louis Vuitton case $3150
2. Louis Vuitton shoe $830
3. Tag Heuer watch $990 at DFS Galleria
4. YSL sunglasses $495 from Sunglass Bar
5. Zambesi duster coat $675
6. Zambesi belt $135
7. Acqua Di Parma scent $235 at Fabric
8. Gucci silk scarf $285 from DFS Galleria
9. Tiffany and Co. compass $ 350 from DFS Galleria.
* Ana Macdonald is the fashion editor for Viva
