My Summer Bag Picks That Deserve Their Own Passport
Because if your bag isn't boarding first class, what are we even doing?
And yes, I know — some of you hypochondriacs will say, "But Yulia, ice cream? That's cavities and carbs!" or "Tanning? I'll peel like that poor vintage Coco Handle!" To that I say: shhh. This is glamorous delusion season, and negativity is not on the itinerary.
Louis Vuitton Keepall
Now, if you're a mom (hi, same), and you're traveling with kids this season — bless your soul and your back muscles. You already know the only bag that matters is one that can carry your child's entire toy collection, 17 snacks, and maybe even your sanity. Which brings me to: the Louis Vuitton Keepall.
I'm not being dramatic when I say: this bag is a hero. My personal favorite? LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM MACASSAR KEEPALL BANDOULIÈRE 50 — that little pop of yellow is giving "I'm stylish, but I'm also emotionally stable." It's classic, but with personality. Kind of like me after espresso.
Want something slightly bigger, more 'dad on a yacht' kind of vibes? Maybe so your partner or husband can do all the carrying and save you from back pain. Then go for the LOUIS VUITTON DAMIER EBENE KEEPALL BANDOULIÈRE 55 or the DAMIER AZUR KEEPALL 45 — they're timeless, spacious, and very first-class energy.
Now if you're not hopping on a flight (booo), this bag still slays. Heading to the gym? Grocery run to Whole Foods? Rich mom walks around the city? Enter: LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM GLAZE KEEPALL BANDOULIÈRE 50 — a glossy moment that says "Yes, I do reformer Pilates and I carry LV."
Yulia's Travel Tip: Always check your airline's carry-on size rules — because nothing ruins your jet-set fantasy faster than a gate agent saying, "Ma'am, that bag must be checked." No ma'am. Not today.
Okay, and if you do need to check in your bag? Check out this: LOUIS VUITTON OCEAN TAIGA PEGASE 55 ROLLING LUGGAGE
Tote-ally Necessary: Why Bigger is Better This Season
Why your tiny bag needs a summer break and a beach tote intervention
Beach season is officially open — and if you're showing up, do it like you own the shoreline. I get it: sunscreen, backup bikinis (because outfit changes happen), snacks, a towel the size of a duvet, and at least one unnecessary-but-cute book. Basically: chaos. But make it fashion. That's why the Dior Book Tote is not just a want — it's a need.
Since launching in 2018 under Maria Grazia Chiuri (inspired by Marc Bohan's deliciously retro '60s sketches), this tote has reached It-bag cult status. But let me hit you with a fun fact: despite its minimalist vibes, this bag takes over 37 hours of work and 1.5 million stitches to complete. That's right — it's not just a tote, darling, it's a textile masterpiece. Now you know why she comes with a price tag... and why you should scoop her up from Modaselle before someone else does.
So, which one are you packing for your hot girl getaway?
Want timeless Riviera energy? Go with the CHRISTIAN DIOR BLUE OBLIQUE LARGE BOOK TOTE — très chic.
Want to stand out like a fashion editor on vacation? The BLACK & WHITE HOUNDSTOOTH CANVAS MEDIUM is your moment.
Manifesting a cosmic kind of summer? The WHITE & GOLD ZODIAC EMBROIDERED TOTE is basically your birth chart in bag form.
Feeling like sleek minimalism with an edge? The BLACK CALFSKIN EMBOSSED MEDIUM TOTE is giving quiet luxury, loud impact.
Want to cause a bit of chaos (in the best way)? The YELLOW EMBROIDERED PIXEL ZODIAC SMALL TOTE is pure sunshine with a wink.
Whichever you pick, just remember: if your beach bag isn't stealing glances from across the cabana, you packed the wrong one.
And while the Dior Book Tote might be the reigning cult classic of travel bags (long may she reign), here are a few more jet-set gems I personally vouch for — because options are the real luxury:
CHANEL BLACK LAMBSKIN 8 KNOTS TOTE – sleek, understated, and ready to flex at the airport lounge.
CHANEL LIGHT GOLD QUILTED LAMBSKIN COCO COCOON BOWLER – soft, chic, and the kind of puffy we actually like.
ALEXANDER WANG BLACK PEBBLED LAMBSKIN ROCCO – for when you want downtown cool without sacrificing room for snacks.
LOUIS VUITTON BLACK TAIGA OUTDOOR CABAS – structured, stealthy, and basically your carry-on's bodyguard.
City Slicker: The It-Bag Is Back
If you're skipping the beach and spending your summer in the city, darling — do it Y2K style. The bag making a full-blown comeback? The Balenciaga City, along with her fabulous little spin-offs.
Yes, that City bag — the one Nicolas Ghesquière launched in 2001 that basically lived on Kate Moss's arm and dominated every paparazzi flashbulb. And sure, Balenciaga's had a scandal or two (ahem), but let's be honest — fashion has the memory of a goldfish when something looks this good. She's back, and she's still that girl.
Want in? Go for the BALENCIAGA BLEU NUIT CHEVRE METALLIC EDGE CITY — effortlessly edgy, moody, and mysterious (just like your summer situationship). Feeling a little chaotic but make it cute? The BALENCIAGA WHITE AGNEAU ARENA NEO CAGOLE HANDBAG XS is calling your name — tiny, trendy, and completely unhinged in the best way.
Or maybe you want to zig while everyone else zags? Enter the DELVAUX NAVY VINYL GINGHAM THE DREAMER BRILLANT MM. It's giving Parisian picnic meets futuristic glam — and bonus points: she's wipeable. Because let's be real, city summers are cute but... makeup-melting, latte-spilling, sidewalk-sizzling real.
Bon Voyage, Bag First
Wherever summer takes you — whether you're melting into a beach chair, sweating through cobblestones in Europe while pretending to care about the Mona Lisa, or just vibing through city heat in style — I hope your travels are safe, sunny, and stylish. And if you're still hunting for the summer It-bag? Don't worry — Modaselle's got you. Let the vacation pics serve, and the bag does the talking.