Émigré | Modern Professional Travel Gear, Elevated (+Giveaway)

by Laurence Fry | Carryology Senior Editor, January 17, 2024

We’ve been fans of Émigré since their inception. A brand born from the founders of Crafted Goods, it’s bringing a fresh energy to the modern professional carry space, and with a senior team that hails from Canada, Switzerland, and Hong Kong, there’s a beautiful blend of ideologies, techniques, and goals on display.

Émigré is designed for the modern professional who travels; their products honed to fit any boardroom, jet, or hotel lobby. It’s luxurious, refined but with a unique and clean aesthetic – a definitive upgrade to traditional travel bags that lump around airport lounges the world over.

And they’ve now expanded their considerable talents to apparel too. And so as they continue to grow their collection, we’re running a quality 2-piece giveaway for our readers, and sharing our favorite Émigré products, so let’s dig in!

Travel Gilet (Giveaway Prize)

Gilet, body warmer, vest. Whatever you may call it, it’s a wardrobe staple for any traveling commuter. The problem with the traditional versions we know is that they can be too puffy and take up too much packing space. But that’s no problem here, Émigré have you covered with this sleek, simple, and stylish gilet that provides all the warmth you’ll need on your travels in a packable silhouette. Available in two colours, this vest is insulated with a synthetic Comfortemp® fibre, that is made from 70% recycled PET bottles and 30% polyester. The outer matte shell is also made from 100% recycled polyester. Featuring two internal zipper pockets, the slim styling with V-neck opening means this’ll comfortably hide out of sight underneath a blazer or jacket to keep you looking pristine and polished. The travel gilet also packs down neatly into its own pocket/stuff sack. Featuring artwork from renowned UK artist R. Fresson, this is the updated travel vest you’ve been waiting for.

*Win this by entering our giveaway!

Folio Briefcase

Briefcases are an essential part of the business commute, but not all are created equal. Émigré impressed us with their first briefcase, and now they’re back with their updated Folio Briefcase. This two compartment briefcase has all the options you could need for a day at the office or a weekend on the road. One side is all set up for your documents, notebooks and analog accessories, while the other side has space for a 16” laptop, a tablet, and an admin panel for your chargers and cables.

Featuring a robust yet lightweight 100% recycled Robic® Nylon exterior, the folio briefcase is a tool for the modern age, while retaining the function that has kept briefcases a mainstay of offices for decades. The briefcase folio also includes luxury hardware such as custom Duraflex® buckles and YKK® Metaluxe Tough zippers to round out the premium feel.

Each briefcase comes with a limited edition Moleskine notebook, and you can turn this into a backpack for those longer commutes by adding Émigré’s wonderful backpack straps. The Folio Briefcase is a step up from the standard briefcase, in both design and construction. From the quilted interior padding that is reminiscent of a luxury jacket all the way to the hidden fleece lined accessory pocket on the front of the bag, it is made for the discerning commuter who wants to elevate their carry without screaming from the rooftops. This is the type of product that you’ll wonder how you ever went without it before.

Travel Organiser (Giveaway Prize)

Tech kits are part of any travel arsenal and have become a ubiquitous part of any modern carry. The Émigré Travel Organiser is a streamlined and simple companion that carries all that you need with you to operate wherever you may find yourself, whether it’s a hot desk, airport lounge, or cramped seat. The interior is clean and elegant, with a subtle grey liner that allows clear vision, with pen loops, stretch mesh and elasticated pockets and a microfleece lined center pocket for more delicate items such as a phone or glasses. An exterior zippered pocket is the perfect size for a passport or wallet. Self standing allows easy access, and a thoughtfully placed hanging loop means you can store this on the go whether in an airplane seat or by a nightstand. You’ll also recognise the stylish Émigré luggage passthrough which gives the option of using this as your travel companion on top of your luggage. The dimensions of the travel organiser are very pleasing, it holds a lot without being too bulky or intrusive, and of course it marries very nicely with the rest of Émigré’s lineup. The travel organiser is an exemplary execution of functional minimalism.

*Win this by entering our giveaway!

Boston Bag

Some trips require a little more than a briefcase, particularly when on the road. The 21L Boston Bags is the perfect older sibling to the folio briefcase, and is designed to make your 48 hours of work travel or weekend exploration as seamless as possible. If you find yourself travelling for an extended work trip, this bag marries office necessities with wardrobe essentials. The dedicated hotdesk provides space for a laptop, tablet, pens, and the like. While on the other side of the Boston bag you’ll find two built-in packing cubes (one mesh and one waterproof for separating clean and dirty items), a clothing volume and a cinchable pocket for your water bottle.

Featuring the same Bluesign® approved Robic® recycled nylon as the Folio Briefcase and Travel Organiser, this can handle most adventures with ease. There are hidden backpack straps and a shoulder strap which are easily stowed in a zipper pocket on the rear, along with an angled luggage pass through, that not only looks great, but accommodates easy placement and removal from your rolling luggage. The details are impeccable with leather piping and custom hardware, and it can be carried one of three ways–in hand, over shoulder, and as a backpack. A versatile bag, the Boston doesn’t just lend itself to logner trips, it can also pull duty as a daily driver if you need a change of clothes from your active commute. This bag is a tardis, and the clever design allows you to fit a lot within, while maintaining a professional and clean silhouette.

While newer on the scene, Émigré continues to impress with their flawless construction, considered design, and clean aesthetic. These products from their bags, to their apparel, right through to their accessories are elevated versions of classics. So if you’re looking to elevate your carry in your professional life, you need look no further than Émigré. We are excited to see what’s next from the team, because based on what we’ve seen in these short few years, it’ll be exceptional.