Don’t let your holiday be ruined by a nicked wallet – invest in a crossbody bag

Best for: Style and ease

Compliment your daytime look, or elevate your evening attire with this multifunctional vegan leather bag from Louenhide. Featuring an adjustable strap, and available in an array of playful colours this crossbody bag is entirely customisable. 

Key features:

• Internal features: zip pocket, slip pocket.
• External features: detachable tassel, back side zip pocket.
• Internal lining: polyester recycled black and white stripe.
• Strap: adjustable and detachable.
• Material: Polyurethane vegan leather 100%-hardware.

Best for: Sustainable and environmentally friendly

Made with 100 percent recycled polyester and available in black and sand colours, this mini crossbody bag makes for a stylish travel companion.

Key features:

• 100% Recycled polyester body.
• 50% Recycled polyester lining.
• Top zip closure.
• Adjustable branded strap.
• External zip pocket.
• Internal slip pocket.

Available at:

• $79.95 from The Iconic
• $79.95 from Myer

Best for: Protecting your goods!

This antitheft shoulder bag has over 8000 five-star reviews on Amazon, can fit devices up to the size of an iPad, is waterproof and features two front zipper pockets as well as an RFID-safe card pocket. A cult buy in travellers’ circles for a reason.

Key features:

• 1 main compartment can hold your notebook, iPad (up to 7.8 inch), kindle, power bank or other electronic devices, 2 front zipper pockets provide space for your wallet, keychain, sunglasses, passport, license or other small items.
• Weighs only 0.42Lbs, thickness is only 0.39 inch.
• Softly padded adjustable strap with detachable hook.
• High quality polyester fabric with features of durability and anti-scratching. 

Best for: A pop of colour

Cadelle Leather’s crossbody bag is roomy enough to carry your must-have essentials like a phone, keys, lip gloss and cards, yet small enough not to be overpowering. 

Key features:

• A flap front with cute tassel detail.
• Metallic snap lock closure.
• Adjustable crossbody strap.
• Quality gold fixtures.
• Internally there is an open pocket for a mobile phone as well as three card slots.

Best for: Versatility and style

Crafted from dense cotton canvas, The Small Tote from Marc Jacobs is a hardy weekend must-have that has ample space for all your essentials.

Key features:

• Measurements: H20cm x W25cm x D12cm
• Dense cotton canvas
• Top zip fastening
• Removable woven cross-body strap; adjustable length
• Coated inner

Best for: Classic, leather style

The perfect blend of style and functionality, this bag is crafted from premium leather and boasts timeless elegance with its embossed detailing.

Key features:

• Adjustable Crossbody Strap.
• External back pocket.
• Front Zip Pocket.
• Internal Pockets.
• Multi credit card slots.

Best for: Personalised and secure

Maison de Sabre’s pebbled leather bag has five distinct storage spaces for your passport, iPhone, cards, cash and more. With the option to personalise the bag with your initials, this pick makes a great gift!

Key features:

• Crafted entirely from sustainable, full-grain DriTan™ European pebbled leather.
• Secure closure with a secure and ultra-smooth brass zipper in high polish gold.
• Seamless closure with magnetic snap contoured flap.
• Front zipped compartment made to comfortably fit up to iPhone 15 Pro Max and comparable devices.
• Main compartment featuring a slip pocket and secure zipped pocket.