By Gwenda Blair
Want to know how to put your best foot forward on a business trip? Here’s a hint: Follow the luggage, stupid! Your duds matter, but so does what you put them in—a lot. If you want the world to take you seriously, you have to take yourself seriously—and that means having a serious suitcase when you get where you’re going. Just like your clothing or your watch, your luggage telegraphs your identity to the outside world your identity. The worn-out duffle bag that hauled your jeans and t-shirts back and forth from college doesn’t cut it when you’re traveling on an expense account. Do yourself a favor: put time and thought into your choice. And money. Getting the good stuff means making an investment, but it will pay off big time in terms of appearance, endurance, and status. Not to mention the bragging rights and downright cool that will be yours with any of the following luxury bags.
1 Gucci Wheelie ($3,625)
Want Gucci status without the stripe? Take a look at this sumptuous wheelie, sized to fit into an overhead luggage compartment, and made with rich chocolate “guccissima” leather stamped with interlocking G’s and trimmed with silver details.
2 Tumi Garmet Bag ($795)
Tumi’s signature garment bag, made of smooth full-grain napa leather, provides pockets for your ticket, your shoes , your keys, and your umbrella, and holds up to five suits.
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