Headed to one of this year’s hottest destinations? Choose your packing persona… having baggage has never been chicer
The City Never Sleeps Girl
Destination: The Hamptons, USA
Now that the city has emptied, this girl-about-town is taking a break from the Big Apple. With her Meta shades, Mont Blanc pen and Prada loafers firmly packed, she is eastwood bound to WFH in her holiday house in the Hamptons.
Hybrid Cabin Suitcase, POA, Rimowa. From top left to right: Top, POA, Valentino Garavani. Meta Charging Case with Sunglasses, Dhs1,400, Ray-Ban. Plain Wirebound Notebook, Dhs25, Muji. Fountain Pen, Dhs2,990, Montblanc. Vain Small Shoulder Bag, Dhs80,600; Jacket, POA, both Valentino Garavani. Brushed Leather Loafers, Dhs4,125, Prada. Acetate Sunglasses, Dhs1,780, Alexander McQueen at Kering Eyewear. Cosmetic Pouch, Dhs2,220; Passport Cover, Dhs1,410, both Louis Vuitton. Bal D’Afrique EDP, Dhs1,100 for 100ml, Byredo. Passionfroudh EDP, Dhs890 for 100ml, Fugazzi. Alpha 7CR ILCE Full Frame Camera, Dhs10,200; F1.4 GM Lens, Dhs6,000, both Sony
The On-The-List Girl
Destination: Ibiza
Taking a break from her nightly party roster, this serial socialiser will happily leave her poolside table at Nobu to sail her way to Formentera. The reason? A day off the mainland to enjoy fresh lobster nuggets at Juan Y Andrea whilst beach-clubbing.
The Call Of The Wild Girl
Destination: Tanzania
Mixing animal prints with pride, glamping is this girl’s go-to choice of holiday. When not observing the Great Migration, she’s in her Sigita Explore Mobile Tented camp with only her closest for company.
Essential Cabin Suitcase, Dhs3,400, Rimowa. From top left to right: The Rich Cream, Dhs360 for 15ml; The Rich Eye Cream, Dhs750 for 15ml, both Augustinus Bader. Leopard Satin Eyelets Kitten Heel Boots, Dhs1,795, Ganni at Harvey Nichols. Bath Towel in Leopard Print, Dhs190, Zara Home. Binocular, Stylist’s own. Small Roar Bag, Dhs11,300, Roberto Cavalli. Coral-look Bead Necklace, Dhs80, Limé. N°1 de Chanel Red Camellia Serum-inmist, Dhs490 for 50ml, Chanel. Dior Solar the Sublimating Oil, Dhs290 for 125ml; Diorshow 5 Couleurs Eye Palette in Coral Riviera, Dhs315, both Dior. KissKiss Bee Glow Honey Tint Balm in Pearly Peony, Dhs190, Guerlain. Silky Woods Perfume Concentrate EDP, Dhs1,000 for 100ml, Goldfield & Banks. The Brochure Passport Case, Dhs450, Marc Jacobs at Harvey Nichols. Sunglasses, Dhs2,020, Alexander McQueen at Kering Eyewear. Bumper Cuff in Gold Color, Dhs5,000, Alaïa at Harvey Nicholas. Coat, Dhs5,600, Zimmermann. Les Beiges Blush Stick in Reset Color, Dhs215, Chanel. Nail Polish in Vert Bronze, Dhs220, Hermès. Passport, Stylist’s own. Tiffany Lock Necklace, Dhs28,800, Tiffany&Co.
The Ciao For Now Girl
Destination: Florence
This Italophile will not let the warmer weather deter her wanderings. On a mission to see every fresco in Florence, she will kick up her heels for her favourite aperitivo with the locals at Caffè Gilli.
Savoy Cabin Suitcase, Dhs11,750, Gucci. From top left to right: WH Headphones, Dhs1,700, Sony. Collier de Chien Bracelet, Dhs6,300, Hermès. Top, Dhs3,050; Skirt, POA, both Miu Miu. Hair Alchemy Resilience Conditioner, Dhs80; Hair Alchemy Resilience Shampoo, Dhs75, both Oribe. Burgundy Leather Platform, POA; Jacket, Dhs10,180, both Gucci. Dash Rectangular Sunglasses, Dhs1,780, Bottega Veneta at Kering Eyewear. Gymnasium Technical Fabric and Suede Sneakers, Dhs4,000, Miu Miu. Kurky EDP, Dhs890, Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Printed Silk Carré Scarf, Dhs2,600, Gucci. Fleur Lumineuse Necklace, Dhs13,800, Valentino Garavani. Hair Mist, Dhs160, Gaudia Beauty. Multi-active Nuit Cream, POA; Double Serum, Dhs710, for 75ml, both Clarins. Face Roller, Dhs120, Salt by Hendrix. Twisted Stick Cream Eyeshadow, Dhs105, Lyda Beauty. Guidance EDP, Dhs1,450 for 100ml, Amouage. Beige Check Drawstring Pouch, Dhs2,650, Burberry. N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Eye Serum, Dhs395, Chanel. Union Square Watch, Dhs15,430, Tiffany&Co.
The Members-Only Girl
Destination: The Bahamas
Matching her accessories to her pink private home – Bahama House, Harbour Island, our It-girl’s days are busy with trips to Dunmore Town to get local luxuries for her intimate dinner parties with friends that have flown in from around the globe.
Classic Cabin Suitcase, Dhs5,500, Rimowa. From top left to right: Pouch, Stylist’s own. Dior Addict Shine Lipstick Couture Cases, Dhs165 each, both Dior. Peptide Lip Tint in Ribbon Sheer Pink, Dhs70, Rhode. Dotted Mesh Fabric Slippers, Dhs140, Zara Home. Little Book of Valentino, Dhs80, Karen Homer at Zara Home. The Powder Blush Brush, Dhs120, Saie. Mulberry Silk Eye Mask, Dhs150, Zara Home. Sénat MM Pouch, Dhs5,000, Goyard. Lip Sleeping Mask, Dhs120, Laneige. Jacket, Dhs6,000, Zimmermann.Top, Dhs6,210, Chloé. Dior Forever Glow Luminizer Highlighter, Dhs250, Dior. Dew Blush in Baby, Dhs105, Saie. Maxime Wedge Sandal, Dhs4,000, Chloé. Sunglasses in Pale Gold with Violet Mirrored Lenses, Dhs1,800; Hardwear Small Wrap Necklace, POA; both Tiffany&Co. Star Magnolia Cologne, Dhs585 for 100ml, Jo Malone
Lead Image: Horizon 55 Suitcase, Dhs14,100, Louis Vuitton. From top left to right: No Rain No Flowers Book, Dhs165, Thomas Lélu. Cheirosa 68 Perfume Mist, Dhs115 for 90ml, Sol de Janeiro at Sephora. Bucket Hat, Dhs2,300, Loewe. Monogram Card Holder, POA, Louis Vuitton. Jewellery Pouch (with Jewellery), POA, Tiffany&Co. Crochet Pouch, Dhs5,900, Miu Miu. Crochet Tote Bag, Dhs8,900, Prada. Noise Cancelling Headphones, Dhs1,700, Sony. Suitcase Tag, POA, Louis Vuitton. Coco Beach Hand Board, Dhs24,890, Chanel. Instax Mini 12 Instant Film Camera, Dhs300, Fujifilm. UV Essentiel Sunscreen SPF50, Dhs270; Miroir Double Facettes, Dhs170, both Chanel. Monogram Phone Case, POA, Goyard. Iphone 15 Pro Max, POA, Apple. Mineral Sunscreen SPF30, Dhs145, Malin + Goetz. Jelly Flip Flop, Dhs430, Ancient Greek at Harvey Nichols. Lip Glow Oil in 096 Pink Pop, Dhs180, Dior. Skirt, Dhs3,640, Pucci. Sunglasses, Dhs1,265, Alexander McQueen
Photography by Efraim Evidor. Art Direction by Agata Wycichowska. Styling by Kim Payne & Laura Jane Brown. Fashion Assistant: Lucy Semaan
From Harper’s Bazaar Arabia July/ August 2025 Issue