Packing with Chris Mitchell



My friend Chris Mitchell (co-author of design book, Patina Modern) used to be on the road all the time when he was a publisher at Condé Nast. He not only perfected the art of packing in a carry-on no matter how long the trip, he has impeccable style that is actually comfortable. Here are his super-precise tips! —Y.E.

What’s your go-to luggage and why? 

First off, there is no question of checking. Never, not for any duration of trip. It’s not so much that I dread the airline losing my luggage (although there are few things more disconcerting and utterly destabilizing than arriving in a strange place without any of your stuff). It’s more that I dread waiting for the thing at baggage claim. Once I’m off the plane, I want to get out of that airport as soon as humanly possible. 

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