You can have a lovely weekend bag because it typically doesn’t go through the same travel gauntlet as a checked bag. You would not, for example, want to put this glorious LOEWE Puzzle duffel into the hold of a plane. It’s simply too luxurious to risk damaging its lustrous calf leather. Instead, tuck it safely into a car boot and be on your way.

There’s not much to say about Bottega Veneta’s Intrecciato weave that hasn’t already been said. It’s beautiful, it’s artisanal (still made by hand in Italy), and it is eye-catching without being too shouty. If you’re looking for a casual-yet-elegant daytime bag that fits more than just your phone, consider this shoulder-slung bag. It really will go with everything in your wardrobe.

This leather-trimmed shell messenger bag from SAINT LAURENT is cool, calm and super versatile. Wear it with jeans and a T-shirt for a walk around town, or with a slightly more dressed-up date-night outfit that’s sure to impress. It doubles up as a cross-body bag, which makes it ideal for a shopping trip and sports a tonal Cassandre logo that will draw the eyes of those in the know.

We don’t normally put the words luxury and backpack in the same sentence, but we must make an exception for this full-grain leather bag from TOM FORD. Perfectly sized for a laptop, it’s the ideal work bag upgrade that won’t turn your spine into the leaning tower of Pisa. Prepare yourself for compliments and jealous stares from the less stylishly attired.

You would be hard-pressed to find a brand that doesn’t make a belt bag nowadays, but that doesn’t mean they’re all made the same. This simple stunner from avant-garde brand Maison Margiela is made for running out the door with only the things you absolutely need for the day. Crafted from hard-wearing canvas with a touch of white leather to add a luxe feel, we can almost guarantee it will become your most-reached-for bag.