LifeLong Adventure: Departure-lounge chic

Now that you’ve decided to take a year off and travel – or merely to pop away for a mini-break – you’ll need some modish but practical items to help you travel in style. From glam but sturdy runners to eco-friendly sunblock, look at our list below and then get packing

Casual chic

City breaks require sensible shoes. Well, comfy flat ones, at least, for all that walking. Bringing bling to the world of sneakers, Alexander McQueen’s Glitter Show trainers will take you from museum to cocktail bar in one simple and very glamorous step. €395 at Brown Thomas.

One for the road

This month, San Francisco International Airport announced a ban on sales of plastic water bottles. The change is part of ...