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Travel Style: Cherry Blossom Season in Tokyo
March 27, 2012
These lovely objects are the perfect companions for exploring Tokyo when its sakura trees are in full bloom
Ladies: Not that we would ever suggest being matchy matchy with the flora, but these chic <a href=" http://www.sunglasshut.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PDP?storeId=12351&catalogId=&langId=-1&productId=679420462134" target="_blank">D&G 3079 sunglasses</a> will certainly complement your surroundings. But more important, they’ll protect your eyes from harmful UV rays as you stroll about town (about $150, from Sunglass Hut). <a href=" http://www.tiffany.com/" target="_blank">Tiffany & Co.’s</a> new leather collection includes a sophisticated <a href="http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=GRP04467&mcat=148212&cid=667912&search_params=s+5-p+10-c+667912-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+/" target="_blank">Passport Cover</a> in grain leather. Colors include red, cognac and espresso (shown), plus platinum and black — all with a Tiffany Blue corner stitch detail ($145, <a href="http://www.tiffany.com/" target="_blank">tiffany.com</a>). <a href="http://www.tumi.com/" target="_blank">Tumi</a> is known for its rugged and technologically advanced luggage. Now, it’s applying its sound design and engineering to the <a href="http://www.tumi.com/home/index.jsp" target="_blank">Bedford Made-to-Order Trunks</a>. The handsome line includes classic hard-case trunks and a wardrobe trunk with compartmentalized drawers and a garment rack with hangers. All are handcrafted in Italy and available by special order ($2,995–$6,995). No matter how enticing the scent of cherry blossoms, women still love to travel with their own signature fragrances. If you’re looking for something new, we’re big fans of the <a href="http://www.bondno9.com/" target="_blank">Bond No. 9</a> line, which creates scents named after New York City neighborhoods. A few of our favorites — Little Italy, China Town, Chelsea Flowers and Wall Street (a unisex scent) — are all available in the <a href="http://www.bondno9.com/shop/gifts/view/bon-bon-box/" target="_blank">Bon-Bon Box</a>, which has 18 of Bond’s top-selling options in pocket-spray form ($260, <a href="http://www.bondno9.com/" target="_blank">bondno9.com</a>). Ideal for when you’re about and about, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/180783" target="_blank">Pierre Hardy’s colorful leather-trimmed neoprene backpack</a> will fit all your day trip essentials ($1,650, from <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/" target="_blank">net-a-porter.com</a>). Imagine it: You’re picnicking in the park under the shade of cherry blossom trees. Certainly you can while away the hours people watching. Or you can enjoy a more cerebral pastime: a game or two of backgammon with this leather <a href="http://www.barneys.com/Travel-Backgammon-Set/00505004698401,default,pd.html?cgid=BARNEYS#/" target="_blank">El Casco Travel Backgammon Set</a>, which rolls up for quick play and easy storage ($85, from <a href="http://www.barneys.com/" target="_blank">barneys.com</a>). No matter how long your flight, be comfortable with this new <a href="http://www.judithleiber.com/cashmere-and-crystal-travel-set.html" target="_blank">Judith Leiber Cashmere and Crystal Travel Set</a>. The super-soft pillow, blanket and sleep mask will definitely help make your flight seem shorter, but our favorite part of this set is the signature Swarovski crystal embellishments ($995, <a href="http://www.judithleiber.com/" target="_blank">judithleiber.com</a>).
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