Melissa Morris, the founder of luxury leather accessories brand Métier, is a master of packing and travel style. Her approach to packing is a delicate balance between comfort and luxury, and she's shared her secrets with us. From her go-to travel bag to her favorite vacation pieces, here's a look at how she packs for her trips.
Packing Philosophy
Melissa is a pre-packer, preferring to pack the Sunday before her trip. She believes packing should be fun, not a chore. She packs in outfits, making it easier to get dressed on the road. Her go-to brands for vacation dressing include Eres for bathing suits and cover-ups, and she loves picking up new pieces along the way.
Travel Bag
Her current go-to travel bag is the Métier Vérité weekend bag. She keeps her beach essentials organized in packing pouches and uses her Chameleon tote as her personal item. She also carries a travel sweater and a few individual pieces that can work with everything.
In-Flight Essentials
On the plane, she keeps her passport in a leather envelope, snacks, and a book. She's always listening to music, so her AirPods are a must-have. She also carries a travel organizer to keep her essentials tidy.
Accessories
Melissa keeps her accessories simple and edited. She packs her favorite sun hat, a matching woven fan, and a pair of Selima sunglasses. She also loves a bit of color on vacation, like a bright tangerine clutch.
Packing Tips
She's a big proponent of using travel organizers to keep everything tidy. She prefers relaxed fabrics and doesn't mind a bit of wrinkle when she's away. She also recommends packing more relaxed fabrics and using a travel steamer if necessary.
Most-Worn Vacation Item
Her most-worn vacation item is her slippers from Laila Gohar, designed in collaboration with Arket. She also loves her linen dress from ZII Ropa and has been playing a lot of dominos on her trips.
Staple Piece
An oversized white shirt is always in her suitcase. She wears it as a cover-up at the beach, a lightweight jacket, or a smarter look on travel days. Her favorite option is from Charvet.
Overpacking vs. Souvenirs
She typically edits everything to ensure she has enough for every day, with one or two alternates for just-in-case moments. She only does carry-ons, which keeps her in check. However, she loves to pick up something special when she travels, like a striped linen button-down and a gold bangle in Tinos.
Best Packing Lesson
Her best packing lesson is to use travel organizers to keep everything tidy. Grouping things and packing them neatly into different-sized organizers really does keep everything organized, especially for a trip where you're going to different places every few days.
