Staying poised at the pointy end is more than just looking the part for 24 hours. Broughton travels with two carry-on pieces to stay prepared: “I always pack outfits for the first few days of my trip in case my suitcase goes missing,” she says. Stick to items that are versatile and easy to coordinate. For Broughton these include lightweight dresses from Matteau, sandals from A.Emery and a pair of swimmers.
Packing is, of course, an art in itself, and one Wong has perfected. “I’ve built a lot of our products at Yu Mei around the concept of packing well, inspired by my own experience of carrying and travelling,” she says. “It’s key to choose a bag that has a slip pocket that fits over carry-on suitcase handles – fewer hands are required in transit, and you can pack a deceptively large amount. Our Claudia Tote fits this description; the back pocket can be unzipped at the base to unlock this feature.”
The Claudia Tote from Yu Mei.
Use dividers and organisers like packing cubes within your carry-on to keep everything streamlined, too. Wong uses her own range, called Utility, and says that “once you get the hang of where everything is, you’ll be able to find whatever you’re looking for under the seat in front of you, without unpacking your whole bag.” Packing a trio of cable ties helps keep cords neat.
Feeling good onboard is important, too – Tozer swears by her blue-light reading glasses for comfort, and jeweller Talia Shuvalov (the other half of Erede) pops melatonin for a more restful sleep. She resists the urge to use in-flight Wi-Fi unless she has a work deadline, opting for a binge-watch and rest instead. “I always carve out extra time to unwind before flights and embrace a flexible mindset for any unexpected twists,” she says. “It sets the tone for a smoother journey, whether I’m flying solo or with family. I love the tranquillity of a flight, where nobody can contact you. We should all embrace the disconnection!”
Shuvalov wears sunscreen on flights after a dermatologist warned her of the sun’s power at altitude, while McLaren uses a heavy moisturiser to combat dehydration (she has used Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré for 15 years). Caon continuously moisturises his hands on-board to combat the drying effects of hand sanitiser and harsh soaps. As for Broughton, she carries Summer Fridays’ Jet Lag Masque and applies it liberally throughout the flight. “It makes the time fly,” she says, “and your skin loves it.”
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