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British-born, premium travel label Antler is busy trying to win over the American consumer (it sees most traction in the U.K. and Australia right now). To that end, the circa-1914 luggage maker has recently cut the ribbon on its summer capsule — chock-full of the very prints and colorways that have graced this season’s runways in the U.S., capturing the imaginations and wardrobes of tastemakers stateside.

In a world run by Béises, Aways, and Rimowas, Antler stands out from the crowd based on its accessible-luxury identity and heritage alike. Suitcases rarely push the $400 mark while priding themselves on chicness and durability; accessories like toiletry bags, too, come in at under $40 and yet retain an aspirational look worthy of your aesthetic at large.

For summer, Antler worked with the intention of providing demanding, country-hopping shoppers with a “lighter, freer way of traveling,” per a press release. It’s not all roller bags and packing cubes here, however, as Antler has smartly introduced a system of pieces that can visually unite your entire travel look — creating a well-oiled machine of crescent-shaped crossbody bags, sumptuously soft sunglasses cases, weekender bags, wash bags, baggage in various sizes, and the never-before-seen Raffia Tote (the only part of the drop that’s still on pre-order until June 17).

Despite impressive advances in the space, most of the bags you spot circling around an airport’s carousel are still, surpringly, sterile. Antler erases this stereotype once and for all by emphasizing all things artisanal, warmth-exuding, and high-texture with its summer launch.

Case in point is the aforementioned pièce de résistance, a handwoven catchall for your rolled-up towels, indulgent beach read, tablet, change of clothes, and every summertime must-have in between. The tote harnesses one of 2026’s trendiest materials — raffia — and pairs it with the kind of full-grain leather that even smells the way leather should.

Every last part of the Raffia Tote Bag feels considered, from that key lanyard to the adjustable straps and built-in, pass-through luggage sleeve. Antler implicitly suggests wearing the woven item after frolicking in an open field somewhere in the South of France, and only with your best nap dress on, but it will still serve you well while you’re waiting to board a red-eye if you absolutely must.

The exquisiteness of the tote’s makeup is complemented by other covetable finishes in Antler’s latest, like the Heritage Overnight Bag‘s Oxford weave canvas, the AirPods Case‘s buttery-smooth leather, and the Medium Luggage‘s ultra-glazed shell.

Antler, blessed by an unmissable and instantly recognizable stag’s head logo, hit the ground running with a series of travel trunks. Its lineup naturally evolved as steam trains and ocean liners turned into last-minute plane tickets, but one aspect remained as the throughline connecting the brand’s rich legacy: Antler pays tribute to British landscapes through the color palettes employed in each collection.

You’ll discover its signature green here alongside a Sand, Buckthorn Red, darker Forest Green, and life-affirming Coral, among other shades, with the latter perhaps nodding to the “vibrant splashes [of color] that carpet the Yorkshire Moors.”

All those stripes, meanwhile, will bring to mind cabanas and seaside umbrellas, further beckoning you to, quite simply, go on holiday as the Brits would say. Book that ticket without remorse, but not before stocking up on everything you need to maximize your PTO — all in one place.

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Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on the best accessible-luxury travel accessories — and how to shop them online.