Travel in Style: The Return of the Beauty Vanity Case
The holiday season brings with it the familiar rhythm of end‑of‑year escapes long‑awaited trips, spontaneous weekends away, and the quiet luxury of simply changing scenery. At Luxury Endless, we’ve always believed that travel is an extension of personal style. We don’t subscribe to the idea of “travelling light.” We travel prepared, polished, and with intention. And beauty in all its forms deserves the same level of attention as the wardrobe.
While the “one‑product‑for‑everything” philosophy has gained momentum, the truth is simple: beauty products are style necessities. Whether your destination is a snowy mountain retreat, a countryside hideaway, or a winter‑sun escape, your skincare, fragrances, and makeup require thoughtful packing. Beauty needs structure. Beauty needs order. Beauty needs a home.
Enter the beauty vanity case a piece once associated with retro glamour and the grand‑lady elegance of the 1960s. For years, it carried a nostalgic aura, something you might find in an old film or on your grandmother’s dressing table. But like many icons of the past, the vanity case has returned with force. And this time, social media has played a starring role. Scroll long enough and you’ll find endless videos of “what’s in my vanity case,” each one more curated than the last. Even Rihanna recently shared her Dior logo vanity case, filled with her favourite essentials a reminder that beauty organisation can be as stylish as the products themselves.
But beyond aesthetics, vanity cases have a practical purpose. They are designed to travel with you — literally. Most are cabin‑friendly, structured, and secure, making them ideal companions for long flights or train journeys. There’s something deeply satisfying about opening a vanity case mid‑travel and indulging in a skincare routine or a quick treatment. It turns travel time into self‑care time, making the journey feel shorter, smoother, and infinitely more luxurious.
This year, several luxury houses have reimagined the vanity case with a modern sensibility. Louis Vuitton, which expanded its beauty range, introduced new travel cases that immediately caught our attention. These pieces sit alongside the brand’s already iconic vanity designs perennial wish list favourites that blend heritage craftsmanship with contemporary appeal. Their structured silhouettes, monogram canvases, and refined interiors make them as functional as they are covetable.
British heritage brand Globe‑Trotter, known for its impeccably crafted travel luggage, offers vanity cases in a spectrum of colours. Their collaboration with Saint Laurent resulted in a striking all‑black version adorned with the French house’s signature a piece that feels both timeless and sharply modern. It’s the kind of vanity case that becomes a lifelong travel companion.
Celine’s Square Vanity Case in Triomphe canvas and calfskin is another standout. Minimalist yet practical, it includes a discreet pocket with a mirror a detail that feels quintessentially Celine: understated, thoughtful, and effortlessly chic.
For those who love personalisation, Anya Hindmarch remains the undisputed queen of organised luxury. Her London store dedicated entirely to organisers offers vanity cases that can be customised with leather initials, gold‑embossed names, and tasselled zip pulls. It’s beauty storage with personality playful, polished, and unmistakably Anya.
Aspinal of London brings pure retro glamour to the category. Drawn from the brand’s archives and reimagined with quiet elegance, their Vanity Case evokes the romance of dressing rituals. A reinforced leather handle, twin gold‑tone attaché locks, and a generous interior lined with wipeable grosgrain make it both beautiful and functional. Adjustable straps for bottles and brushes, plus an elasticated pouch for small valuables, ensure everything stays in place even during turbulent travel.
Gucci’s Savoy line takes us back to the house’s origins in luggage, inspired by Guccio Gucci’s time at the Savoy Hotel in London. The medium beauty case in beige and ebony GG Supreme canvas, complete with the archival Web stripe, blends heritage with contemporary relevance. It’s a piece that feels rooted in history yet perfectly suited to modern travel.
At Moynat, the Vanity Case becomes a contemporary minaudière a miniature trunk reimagined for today. Crafted in the house’s Canvas 1920 M Monogram, it can be personalised with hand‑painted stripes and colours. It’s a piece that sits at the intersection of craftsmanship and couture, small enough to carry yet substantial enough to make a statement.
So, are you ready to travel? Whether you’re jetting off to a far‑flung destination or enjoying a quiet staycation, a beauty vanity case elevates the experience. It transforms packing into a ritual, travel into a pleasure, and beauty into a moment of calm amid the chaos of airports and train stations.
And even if you’re not travelling at all, these cases look undeniably chic sitting on a dressing table — a small reminder that beauty, like style, deserves a place of honour.
