It's a great time to get leather luggage, designer luggage & free tote bag patterns

Are you looking for a gift that will last? Do you want to treat yourself to some well-deserved leather luggage for an upcoming trip? Travel in style with classy leather designer luggage.

Leather luggage -- long life and good looks

Leather luggage is made from a variety of sources and with prestige finishes including:

• Full eel skin
• Imported Italian glazed cowhide
• Top or full grain butter soft calf skin
• Italian polished calf skin leather
• Italian oil calf skin leather

The "Porsche" of luggage, made of leather, should include quality craftsmanship. Check for quality double stitched seams, reinforced handles, built-in shoulder straps, stainless steel or brass hardware, sturdy zippers, corner protectors and strong wheel assemblies.

Looks and feels like the real thing

If genuine leather and designer luggage is a little out of your reach then take a look at the great knockoffs and replicas on the market. Knockoffs may have all the attributes that you love in designer luggage, but at a lower price. Look for:

• Large, spacious, fully lined interiors
• Generous, zippered, full-size exterior compartments
• Zippered interior sidewall pocket
• Smooth-rolling rubber wheels
• Retractable handles that tuck out of sight

Make your own unique tote bag

Make your own unique tote bags with tote bag patterns from Simplicity, Vogue, McCall’s and Butterick. Make them simple, quilted or go for a more sophisticated look. Look online for free tote bag patterns and sew away! They make great gifts and keep your budget in check.

Kids love tote bags made especially for them. Make several - one for small toys, one for books, one for school and one for sleepovers at Grandma’s.

Time to shop for luggage

Search for your new leather luggage and designer luggage online. You’ll find name brand merchandise at prices that will make you smile! Check out the leather experts below and visit our buyers guide for all your luggage needs.

Brand names include American Angel, Aurielle-carryland, Bcbg Max Azria, Burberry, Clava, Cole Haan, Del Mano, Dkny, Ellington, Fendi, Gucci, Henry Beguelin, Icon, Inca, Isabella Fiore, J P Ourse & Cie, Kenneth Cole, Marc Jacobs, Maxx New York, Moschino, Prada, Samsonite, Tignanello, Timberland, Tumi, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Kate Spade, Lulu Guinness, & Leather Hobo.

Visit our Buyers Guide