I'm a shopping editor and this weekend bag is one of the chicest I've seen - it's perfect for stylish city breaks and travel
Carl Friedrik's new Sonder range of bags is here to support on-the-go shoppers with everything from days spent in the city to weekend city breaks. Helping you commute and travel in style, the new collection features a backpack, briefcase, and the showstopper, the weekender bag.
Undeniably chic, Carl Friedrik is the premium luggage brand that has been used on HBO shows such as Succession and The White Lotus.
Winning over discerning jet-setters worldwide thanks to its supremely roomy carry-on, check-in and weekend bags, the brand has just released its latest collection of everyday bags. And you're not going to want to travel without them.
The Carl Friedrick Compact Weekender is one of the most popular bags from the brand. Hailed 'ideal for overnight stays, the gym and everything in between' by shoppers, there's a new version in town: the Granville Weekender.
If you're guilty of overpacking but don't want to check in a bag, or need a roomy weekend bag without the bulk, then the Carl Friedrik Granville Weekender is sure to appeal.
Giving you peace of mind for those long weekend away trips, its versatile shape means it fits in cars, overhead storage and under seats so however and wherever you're travelling you can depend on the bag to make your packing and travelling that bit more seamless.
Far from your bog-standard travel bag, the Granville Weekender is constructed from supple full-grain leather, complete with textured detailing for a bag that is sure to raise some eyebrows - and in the best way possible.
While an investment, the weekender costs £745, the silhouette is gorgeous with a graceful exterior and surprisingly technical interior.
Thoughtfully designed, the weekender has enough room to hold a 16-inch MacBook, while the interior has two magnetic pockets, a large zipped pocket, and a complimentary clochette key holder and lock.
And that's not all. The Sonder range of bags also includes two other versatile styles. The Ayrton Backpack and the Dunloe Briefcase.
The Ayrton Backpack will quickly humble any canvas rucksack you might be using. Distinctly 'grown up', this has a generous 15-litre capacity but is still streamlined and chic thanks to its grained leather material available in Black, Chestnut and Dark Olive.
Suitable for the office thanks to the dedicated laptop slot fits 16-inch MacBook and four pockets for easy access to your essentials, it's also a smart option for travel, too, thanks to the integrated luggage holder so you can slip it on your suitcase for hands-free travel.
The Dunloe, £645, is reinventing the way you see the traditional briefcase. Once old fashioned, Carl Friedrik has brought it to the modern traveller thanks to its relaxed shape for everyday elegance. The clean-cut profile heroes the range's supple full-grain leather, too.
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