Luggage doesn’t have to be a boring black bag you’ve had for years. Our three picks for hand luggage with style are…

1) Longchamp Le Pliage tote. I think almost everyone owns a Longchamp Le Pliage tote, and honestly there aren’t many reasons not to. They’re practical and can be folded away until needed, come in a huge array of colours and designs (check out Jeremy Scott’s ongoing collaboration with them for wonderfully whacky designs) and are easy to clean, waterproof… the list goes on! At only £66 for this huge tote that is bound to fit all your essentials (books, sunnies, all those other things we talked about…) and more.

2) ASOS Premium Leather Weave Holdall, £100. Not a lot says summer like weaving and woven bags in particular. Get into the holiday frame of mind with this luxe version of a beach bag. Unlike the Le Pliage, this ASOS holdall can be worn over the shoulder, which is particularly handy if you have a tendancy to pack the kitchen sink in (I know I’m guilty of this…)

3) Radley Fleet Street Wheeled Workbag, £160. Perfect for business trips, or if you want a wheelie option for hand luggage, this bag has lots of room for files and folders and everything else. Although it describes itself as a workbag, it’s both sleek and stylish so could be used for a lot more than meets the eye.