Outfits to buy the sophisticated traveller for Christmas

Luxury option

Budget

This need not necessarily mean cheap looking. Country Road does wonderful simple garments for men and women that pack away to nothing, and a fine knit is essential for cooler evenings.

The survival kit from The Vault is a true bargain and comes in a waterproof pouch. The whole thing is no bigger than your palm.

Tongue, on Ponsonby Rd, has great trainers and street shoes for men and women, some in cool-to-wear perforated leather.

Budget travel case:
1. Jag case $225 from Strandbags
2. Country Road cardigan $105
3. Country Road woven belt $39.95.
4. Swatch leather watch $142 from DFS Galleria
5. Uchi toiletries case $51 from Macy Home
6. Odyssey 20/20 sunglasses $199 from Tongue
7. Puma leather trainers $210 from Tongue
8. Survival set - binoculars, mini-light, compass, penknife and thermal blanket (not shown) - $45 at The Vault.

Luxury

For the discerning traveller, the luggage of choice is, of course, Louis Vuitton with its distinctive monogrammed design and compact walk-on size.

A must-have for unexpected weather changes is a lightweight but chic coat. We've included Zambesi's take on the classic trenchcoat.

A silk scarf is a great travel accessory, lightweight but very flexible, and you can't go past Gucci.

And a light but comfortable shoe, again Louis Vuitton's latest, is an embroidered canvas number.

So our luxury travel outfit consists of:
1. Louis Vuitton case $3150
2. Louis Vuitton shoe $830
3. Tag Heuer watch $990 at DFS Galleria
4. YSL sunglasses $495 from Sunglass Bar
5. Zambesi duster coat $675
6. Zambesi belt $135
7. Acqua Di Parma scent $235 at Fabric
8. Gucci silk scarf $285 from DFS Galleria
9. Tiffany and Co. compass $ 350 from DFS Galleria.

* Ana Macdonald is the fashion editor for Viva