When strolling up and down the streets, or nipping from A to B in a foreign land, you want to accessorise to the occasion – dapper yet practical. Cue: the crossbody bag.
More than ideal for jaunts and gallivants, this bag forgoes the flimsiness of a chain bag or the oversized nature of a tote, instead marrying function with design.
So that you can traipse from here to there with your earthly essentials snug against you, hands-free and light-spirited, we’ve curated an edit of some of the best crossbody bags for travel. Read on for our top picks and bon voyage.
8 best crossbody bags for travel in 2024
Furla Piuma tote L in Nero+Vetiver
$549 at Furla
Primed for carrying all the day-pack essentials – read swimmers, a lightweight towel, film camera – the large Piuma tote from Furla boasts both practicality and a sleek sightseer’s spirit. Made of recycled nylon and printed leather handles with a detachable shoulder strap, it’s a sage addition to your travel wardrobe.
Style notes:
- Adjustable, detachable shoulder strap with branded webbing
- Inside slip pocket
- D-ring for keys or charms
- Top-zip closure with arch-shaped puller
Oroton Florence crossbody bag in Cognac
$265.30 (usually $379) at The Iconic
From Australian heritage brand Oroton comes this luxe take on the traditional bum bag silhouette that comes in three sophisticated colourways on leather.
Style notes:
- Gold colour hardware details
- Zip closure
- Adjustable, detachable shoulder strap
- Branded outer shell
Voyageur Adelaide Hobo crossbody bag
$455 (usually $650) at TUMI
A sleek silhouetted crossbody bag that marries function and design from 1975-established brand TUMI. With a detachable adjustable shoulder strap, it’ll hug your body just right while ambling down the cobblestones.
Style notes:
- Removable long shoulder strap
- Zip to main compartment
- Front and back zip pockets
- Monagrammable detachable leather charm
- Option to attach accessories such as an Airpod Pro pouch
- TUMI tracer
- Leather card pocket
- Two media pockets
- Key lash
Personal polycarbonate crossbody bag in white
$1870 at Rimowa
Made in Germany with grooved polycarbonate and full-grain Italian leather, this Rimowa hardshell crossbody bag has a detachable strap and fits the daily travel essentials. Bearing the brand’s logo as well as the coordinates of the historic place of manufacturing in Cologne, it’s a signature design for any travel wardrobe.
Style notes:
- Available in three colourways
- Two open compartments
- Colour-matched leather webbing straps
- Removable strap
- One zipped pocket
- Three card slots
- Weighs 0.63kg
- Two-year warranty
Recycled multicolour crossbody bag
$141.75 at Hardtofind
From sustainable Lisbon-based brand Wetheknot comes this extra durable and minimalistic crossbody bag. A casually cool staple to keep your valuables secure.
Style notes:
- Made with recycled nylon
- Zippered main compartment
- Outside pocket
Stella McCartney logo-perforated vegetarian leather shoulder bag
$1365 at NET-A-PORTER
Made from the brand’s ‘Alter Mat’ vegetarian leather and perforated with its logo, Stella McCartney once again delivers on quality faux leather with this shoulder bag. Featuring a curved silhouette and interchangeable straps, it can also be worn as a crossbody bag – giving you on-the-go versatility.
Style notes:
- Spacious interior with zipped pocket
- Available in black and Sand
- Vegetarian suede lining
- Zip fastening along top
Country Road recycled soft crossbody bag in Mineral
$99.95 at The Iconic
Made from recycled polyester and featuring an understated branded strap, this Country Road crossbody bag is as versatile as it comes – perfect for accompanying you from day to night while abroad.
Style notes:
- 100 per cent recycled polyester body
- 50 per cent recycled polyester lining
- Top zip closure
- Adjustable branded strap
- External zip pocket and internal slip pocket
Gucci Horsebit 1955 white leather small shoulder bag
$2800 at Gucci
Crafted in Italy with signature brown leather and featuring a gold-toned horse bit, this classic crossbody bag from Gucci makes a luxe addition to your everyday exploratory getup.
Style notes:
- Gold-toned hardware
- Embedded with NFC technology to authenticate
- Adjustable shoulder strap
- Internal card holder
- External open pocket
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