Cashmere cosy throw blanket from Donna Karan Home
Carve out a cosy cocoon for yourself on the plane with this luxurious throw, or stow it in its coordinated cashmere pouch and use it as a cushy neck roll. Post-flight, it will suit up any couch or crib in fine style. In rich cherry red or smoke.
US$199.99 from donnakaranhome.com (international orders require a vPost account)
Logo travel clock from Cartier
With its palladium-finish bezel and black calfskin case, the Cartier logo travel clock makes a handsome, rugged addition to any night table. Best of all, this dandy of a timekeeper folds flat so you can slip it conveniently into a pack or pocket. An accompanying velvet pouch protects the leather from scratches.
$1,155 at Cartier, #01-33/#02-02 Takashimaya Shopping Centre Tel 6732 0181
Travel snap tray from Thomas Lyte
Organise your knick-knacks when you're abroad with this plush tidy tray. Crafted of English bridle leather and lined in suede, they collapse into flat squares and are perfectly portable. Just snap the corners together to form handy holders for coins, jewellery, keys and such. You can have them personalised with your initials too.
£78 at thomaslyte.com Tel +1 972 556 6011 to order
Sunglasses from Porsche Design
Put away your sunglasses as easily as they do the sun's rays with this chic pair that folds into a neat bundle. With a frame constructed of titanium and lens of unbreakable polycarbonate, they're as hardy as they are stylish too.
$830 at Porsche Design Store #01-08 Ion Orchard Tel: 6509 9187
Packaway jacket from adidas by Stella McCartney
Never let a thunderstorm rain on your parade ... or your look, thanks to this handy raincoat. The comfy material is lightweight and stylish, the design - with a flattering drawstring waist - chic, and it's cleverly constructed such that it can be folded and packed into one of its own pockets, then toted around by a handle. Only in blue.
$99 at adidas & TaylorMade concept store (#03-13 Mandarin Gallery Tel 6235 9446) and adidas Concept stores at Vivocity and Suntec City
Fold-up shoes from Meher Kakalia
These pretty hand-stitched flats are pleasant to both the eye and the feet. Made of butter-soft nappa leather in rich jewel tones, they're ultra-light and fit like a second skin. They can also be folded up and popped into your handbag for when you need relief from tottering around on heels. Available in six colours.
$279 at Sole 2 Sole, #01-47A/48 Millenia Walk Tel 6337 1852
Roll bag from Fendi
Not simply a beautiful, classic bag that will raise the oomph factor of any outfit, this all-purpose tote from Fendi's Selleria range is as functional as it is fashionable - roll it up, slot it into its handy plastic travel case and take it anywhere with you.
$2,260 at Fendi, #01-31/32 Takashimaya Shopping Centre Tel 6887 5981
Folding camp stool from Bottega Veneta
There are those who rough it out when they camp in the wilderness and then there are those who would choose to camp in style with this luxurious foldable camp stool from Bottega Veneta, that features a leather seat in Bottega Veneta's signature intrecciato weave. After all, who says you can't spoil yourself a little while being one with nature?
$7,850 at Bottega Veneta, #01-43/44 Paragon Shopping Centre Tel 6738 3323
This article was first published in The Business Times.
