Winter holiday getaway planned?

In need of something chic and practical to take the essentials with you?

Then look no further than this gorgeous luggage by Garvan de Bruir.

M.E. has fallen for his range of what appears to be the ultimate in leather carry on on weekend bags, handcrafted using old school materials and designed to suit European aircraft carry-on dimensions.

Garvan, a designer and craftsman based in Ireland, seems to have that retro-luxe aesthetic down to a T; augmented by practical inclusions such as rucksack style straps on the 'Parachuter' bag which means you can sling it on your back if you've packed a bit heavy.

Also, check out the range of leather cases he's created for smaller items like iPods, mobiles and glasses - if you're staying at home for the festive season then we think they'll make perfect gifts.