A Bag Made for the Journey

BERLUTI'S new PÉRIPLE is soft, sturdy, and something you'll want to reach for EVERY TIME you need to get away for a while

- BY ALFONSO FERNÁNDEZ NAVAS

Bag ($5,650), jacket ($9,350), shirt ($980), and trousers ($1,120) by Berluti; watch ($10,900) by Grand Seiko.

IN THE INCREASING CHAOS OF AIR TRAVEL, IT PAYS TO STAND out from the sea of pajama pants and hoodies. Not because of any traditionalist grumblings about propriety, mind you, but as a reminder that jet-setting across the country or the globe is still more of a privilege than a chore. Dressing up a little is one way to embrace that attitude. Another way is to find inspiration from the generations of stylish men who understood the power of a well-designed bag: upgrade your luggage to a functional holdall that’s luxurious enough to carry all your in-flight needs with panache.

While we're invoking French, you should know that you don’t need to be fluent to love a bag from Paris-based Berluti. But in the case of the new Périple carryall, it helps. Périple (“peh-ree-pluh”) means “journey”—and this bag is built for one. With a barrel shape inspired by traditional sports bags and toolboxes, it can hold everything you need for a weekend away if you're a heavy packer. If you lean minimal, you could fit a week's worth of gear inside.