There’s something about stepping through the swoosh of those automatic airport doors that suddenly makes jeggings seem like a good idea and has us staring down the old lady in the velour track suit, secretly wishing we could swap. At the airport, the more spandex the better! And for good reason. When you’re sandwiched in the middle seat on a long haul flight, that’s the only thing you want to be wearing. Even Karl Lagerfeld (kind of) agrees. Last week’s airport-inspired Chanel show in Paris took jet-set style to the next level with socks and sandals, printed joggers and heavy metal hairbands (that have no way of making it through security).
While an in-flight dinner menu and endless leg room might be a pipe dream, our well traveled editors swear by a few carry-on saviors that help carve out a little bit of the luxe life as we settle into those cramped seats in coach (hint: it involves a lot of cashmere). Here are our top picks.
air travel must haves
“Cozy socks are a must. I like them short so they are easy to get on and off and soft, like these angora ones from Falke. It’s important not to wear tight shoes or boots, though, because feet often swell, especially on a long flight. You want to make sure you can get your shoes back on when you reach your destination.”
—Bernadette Morra, Editor-in-Chief
Falke set of two knitted socks ($70, net-a-porter.com)
air travel must haves
“I can’t live without my cozy blanket and pillow travel kit on any long flight. And wet wipes for my hands – my own version of a hot towel.”
—Briana Mirabelli, Art Director
Ralph Lauren Cabled Cashmere Travel Set ($395, ralphlauren.com)
air travel must haves
“I have to thank The Coveteur’s frequent-flyer photographer, Jake Rosenberg, for this trick. As soon as he’s on the plane, Rosenberg swaps his jeans for a pair of cashmere sweatpants cleverly stowed in his carry-on. Right before the plane lands, he switches back and deplanes looking polished.”
—Caitlan Moneta, Fashion Market Editor
J.Crew Collection Cashmere Sweatpant ($378, jcrew.com)
air travel must haves
“Infused with mint and rosemary, Caudalie’s Beauty Elixir is basically the Fiat of facial mists. It’s aromatherapeutic and makes my skin glow even after long-haul flight. The brand’s founder Mathilde Thomas told me that Liv Tyler is also diehard about bringing it on the plane; en route to the airport for a trip, the actress realized she had forgotten her bottle at home, and turned the car around to get it.”
—Sarah Daniel, Beauty Editor
Caudalie Beauty Elixir, Travel Size ($19, caudalie.com)
air travel must haves
“I buy some good quality chocolate bars to snack on to quell hunger and calm my nerves. When it’s dark enough, you get some protein, fibre and iron, so it is a nutritious food. I also like to buy a large bottle of Evian before boarding so I don’t have to wait for the flight attendant to pass by to get water. Few things are more luxurious than nibbling on chocolate while getting some quality ‘me’ time, whether that means getting engrossed in a movie or flipping through some magazines.”
—Emilie Dingfeld, Copy and Health Editor
Green and Blacks Organic Dark 70% Chocolate (on request, greenandblacks.com)
air travel must haves
“I’m one of those freaks who loves flying (I find it extremely relaxing), so I don’t need much in terms of pick-me-ups. That being said, there’s nothing more satisfying than a couple spritzes of face mist, so I keep a mini version of Amore Pacific’s Moisture Bound Skin Energy Hydration Delivery System in my carryon. I have the bigger bottle on my desk and use it constantly, but when I’m starting to get dreary on a plane and my skin feels particularly horrid, a spritz of the incredible-smelling bamboo sap is all it takes to get me smiling again. Seriously. I don’t even mind the crying babies.”
—Souzan Michael, Associate Digital Editor
Amore Pacific Moisture Bound Skin Energy Hydration Delivery System ($42, sephora.com)
air travel must haves
“I’ve talked about the wonders of Saje products so many times, I may as well work for them. But seriously, nothing puts me to sleep faster than a lavender filled face mask and tranquility spray (except the sleeping pills that accompany).”
—Randi Bergman, Executive Digital Editor
Saje Sleep Well Kit ($37, saje.ca)
air travel must haves
“Nothing is less first class than dried out eyes.”
—Jacquelyn Francis, Executive Editor
Solo Care Aqua Travel Pack ($6, clearly.ca)
air travel must haves
“A cashmere scarf is my ideal travel companion—it’s great for layering and instantly pulls any outfit together. Plus, it doubles as a chic blanket for long-haul flights. If you’re up in the clouds you might as well envelop yourself with one in the cabin.”
—Sarah Casselman, Senior Editor, Fashion News
White + Warren Cashmere Travel Wrap ($298, whiteandwarren.com)
air travel must haves
“Like everyone else, my skin gets very dry the second the plane takes off. It is especially bad in my hands. To cure my sandpaper skin, I call this Aesop hand cream to the rescue. Not only does it make my hands feel and smell like I had just finished a spa treatment, the Reverence’s scent also cures the headache I tend to develop whenever I catch a whiff of the plane engine seeping into the cabin. My hands instantly turn into my personal Bane-link oxygen mask.”
—Renee Tse, Online Contributor
Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Balm ($37, aesop.com)
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