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If you're traveling this holiday season, chances are it will be a long flight either across the country or all the way across the pond. Don't get caught without all the essentials you need to make your time in a cramped space in close quarters with a couple hundred other humans as pleasant as possible. From wraps to keep the chill at bay to the perfect hat for airplane hair to a luxe bag that will make you feel better by just gazing at it, these San Francisco shops will get you ready for a trip to remember for all the things that went right.
Traveling is the perfect time to experiment with hats, since our hair often suffers through uncomfortable naps and static-inducing airplane air. Plus it just might rain you never know. Goorin has something for everyone—we suggest a luggage-friendly soft cloche, flatcap or knit beanie.
This San Francisco brand is known for its bike messenger bags, but you'll find a bag for every type of traveler. Roller bags, laptop cases, wallets, and backpacks made specifically with the traveler in mind are all here ready for your next adventure. And don't forget, you can pick your own color combo!
Stop by Cuyana's showroom to find that perfectly comfy alpaca sweater or scarf to stay warm on the plane, the travel bag you'll keep forever, a coverup for your beach vacation, or a colorful travel case to stay organized and cheer up your hotel bathroom. Order online and have it all delivered to your door.
This is the only stand-alone Goyard store on the West Coast, and it's a brand that claims Coco Chanel and Edith Piaf as former clients. The bags are French, handmade, luxurious and drop-dead gorgeous. Goyard also specializes in artful, hand-painted mongramming, so if you're ready to travel in serious style, this is your place to shop.
For some seriously stylish (though not inexpensive) luggage, this is your store. You'll find everything from hard cases to soft leather rollers—but plan on carrying your new bag on board. You won't want the bag-checkers to mess with one of these beauties.
This is a no-brainer: hit this Hayes Valley (if you're in the East Bay check the Berkeley location) travel store for all the smart, travel-friendly supplies you could possibly want. From suitcases to TSA-friendly containers, everything is conveniently gathered under one roof, and it's all aesthetically pleasing, to boot.
Every journey provides memorable experiences—head to Flax for a wide selection of journals in which to document them. And while you're there, pick up an album or two for organizing your travel photos the old-school way when you return.
If you're traveling to a remote locale, hit up REI for everything you might need to stay comfortable and powered up, from sleeping bags to tents to power adapters and chargers to functional clothing for every climate.
Hours spent on a plane are the perfect opportunity to rest those eyes and get cozy with that novel you've been meaning to read for years. Green Apple is the perfect place to explore and discover your next favorite.
Not to be pessimistic, but you are probably going to lose a pair while on the road sooner or later. This place has every brand and style under the sun to either replace a favorite or preemptively stock up.
Traveling is the perfect time to experiment with hats, since our hair often suffers through uncomfortable naps and static-inducing airplane air. Plus it just might rain you never know. Goorin has something for everyone—we suggest a luggage-friendly soft cloche, flatcap or knit beanie.
This San Francisco brand is known for its bike messenger bags, but you'll find a bag for every type of traveler. Roller bags, laptop cases, wallets, and backpacks made specifically with the traveler in mind are all here ready for your next adventure. And don't forget, you can pick your own color combo!
Stop by Cuyana's showroom to find that perfectly comfy alpaca sweater or scarf to stay warm on the plane, the travel bag you'll keep forever, a coverup for your beach vacation, or a colorful travel case to stay organized and cheer up your hotel bathroom. Order online and have it all delivered to your door.
This is the only stand-alone Goyard store on the West Coast, and it's a brand that claims Coco Chanel and Edith Piaf as former clients. The bags are French, handmade, luxurious and drop-dead gorgeous. Goyard also specializes in artful, hand-painted mongramming, so if you're ready to travel in serious style, this is your place to shop.
For some seriously stylish (though not inexpensive) luggage, this is your store. You'll find everything from hard cases to soft leather rollers—but plan on carrying your new bag on board. You won't want the bag-checkers to mess with one of these beauties.
This is a no-brainer: hit this Hayes Valley (if you're in the East Bay check the Berkeley location) travel store for all the smart, travel-friendly supplies you could possibly want. From suitcases to TSA-friendly containers, everything is conveniently gathered under one roof, and it's all aesthetically pleasing, to boot.
Every journey provides memorable experiences—head to Flax for a wide selection of journals in which to document them. And while you're there, pick up an album or two for organizing your travel photos the old-school way when you return.
If you're traveling to a remote locale, hit up REI for everything you might need to stay comfortable and powered up, from sleeping bags to tents to power adapters and chargers to functional clothing for every climate.
Hours spent on a plane are the perfect opportunity to rest those eyes and get cozy with that novel you've been meaning to read for years. Green Apple is the perfect place to explore and discover your next favorite.
Not to be pessimistic, but you are probably going to lose a pair while on the road sooner or later. This place has every brand and style under the sun to either replace a favorite or preemptively stock up.
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