How to Perfect Your Travel Uniform This Season
Four Canadian globetrotters share their secrets on how to travel in style.
The airport may have become a sartorial dead zone, but that doesn’t mean you have to follow suit. With summer in full swing and travel plans calling, it’s the perfect excuse to elevate your in-transit look—think breezy separates, supportive sneakers, and a statement tote that’s as functional as it is fashion-forward.
Whether you’re jetting to the other side of the world for the trip of your dreams or just heading home for a long weekend, these four Canadian travel pros share their tips for how to travel in style without compromising comfort.
Lindsay Anne Delaney, Director, Photographer and Model
Carry-On or Checked? “Carry-on only! After travelling around the country during the pandemic, it made me more mindful of what I need versus what I want.”
Travel Uniform: “A good pair of kicks, comfy pants, a hoodie and a jacket—all perfectly matched, of course.”
Must-Pack Item: “I never leave the house without a pair of sunglasses. I like more of an oversized pair with a bit of a rock-star edge.”
LV Clash Square Large Sunglasses
Ivan Mao, Luxury Brand Manager
Carry-On or Checked? “I prefer carry-on. I mostly travel for business, so for a three-or four-day trip, it’s more than big enough.”
Travel Uniform: “Wide-leg pants paired with a breathable T-shirt and a wrinkle-resistant jacket. Also, the right footwear is essential—sneakers or loafers only.”
Must-Pack Item: “I would never travel without my Rimowa luggage. I always arrive at my destination prepared and polished.”
Rimowa Original Cabin Aluminum Carry-On
Sarain Fox, Storyteller and Artist
Carry-On or Checked? “I’ve been trying to be a carry-on girlie for years, but I’m happier when I check a bag.”
Travel Uniform:“‘Ath-luxury’—I love a good track suit, leggings or a comfy sweater. And I always bring a Canada Goose jacket.”
Must-Pack Item: “Beads—they make me feel like I’m being lifted up by my ancestors. Right now, I’m wearing a lot of Dickson Designs.”
Dickson Designs Beaded Earrings
William Ukoh, Director and Photographer
Carry-On or Checked? “Both.”
Travel Uniform: “Linen pants, slip-on shoes, a T-shirt and a hat. Then I’ll throw on a sweater or jacket if I expect it to be cold when I return home.”
Must-Pack Item: “A hat. With my 4C-textured hair, I prefer to keep it protected on flights.”
Hot Pot Variety Navy Flower Bucket Hat
This article first appeared in FASHION’s April 2025 issue. Find out more here.
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Annika Lautens is the fashion news and features director of FASHION Magazine. With a resumé that would rival Kirk from "Gilmore Girls", she’s had a wide variety of jobs within the publishing industry, but her favourite topics to explore are fashion sociology and psychology. Annika currently lives in Toronto, and when she’s not interviewing celebrities, you can find her travelling.
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