Elite Traveler January-February 2018

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Travel Essentials The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to update your travel kit. Start by upgrading your rolling luggage with Louis Vuitton’s Horizon collection, designed by Marc Newson and now offered in a check-in size 70. A good carry-on, meanwhile, can also double as a weekend bag. Have on hand coordinating wardrobe staples that can take you through most settings: a crew-neck sweater, dark denim, simple tee, navy blazer, white dress shirt, classic trench, clean white sneakers, tortoise-frame sunglasses, swim shorts and a pair of sandals. Add in some wireless headphones, and you’re good to go.

1. Arcady, tri-blend tee, $59, arcady.com 2. Richard James, Seishin jacket, $1,020, richard-james.com 3. Acne Studios, Kai wool sweater, $300, acnestudios.com 4. Levi’s Made & Crafted, Tack slim selvedge jeans, $218, levi.com 5. Hamilton Shirts, white poplin dress shirt, $215, hamiltonshirts.com 6. Christian Louboutin, Louis 7. Bottega Veneta, Intrecciato medium duffel, $3,870, +1 800 845 6790 8. Vuarnet, Edge Rectangle sunglasses, $360, vuarnet.com 9. Burberry, Sandringham long heritage trench coat, $1,895, burberry.com 10. Orlebar Brown, Bulldog Roc Pool mid-length swim shorts, $345, orlebarbrown.com 11. Master & Dynamic, Greene Street MW60 wireless over-ear headphones, $549, masterdynamic.com 12. Louis Vuitton, Horizon 70 suitcase in Monogram Eclipse, $3,900, louisvuitton.com Junior white calf-leather low-top sneakers, $795, christianlouboutin.com

TAKE THREE/// SLIDE ON BY

Slide sandals are indispensable in warmer climates. Whether you’re looking for something refined, classic or sporty, these three options will cover all the bases

1. CAR SHOE , REFINED Car Shoe is an Italian footwear firm that was established in the early 1960s. In 2001, the Prada Group purchased a majority stake in the heritage brand, helping to revive the business and expand its reach to international markets. One of our favorites of the season is this cotton-and-calf-leather sandal. $375 carshoe com , .

2. BIRKENSTOCK , CLASSIC The Arizona is the classic Birk you see on everyone from hipsters in Tulum to hippies in Thailand — and now the fashion crowd. With ‘super grip’ soles, an anatomically shaped soft footbed and suede lining, sandals don’t get more comfortable. $135, birkenstock.com

3. BALLY , SPORTY The rubber ‘shower sandals’ from your high school and college days were retired, and rightfully so. They probably reached their expiration date by second semester. But Bally elevates the style in this Slanter slip-on with yellow and white stripes. $175, bally.com

Words Benjamin Liong Setiawan. Photo Alberto Maddalon