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I Tried Revolve’s Best-Selling Travel Bag—& It’s the Perfect Gift

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  • Value: 18/20
  • Functionality: 17/20
  • Quality: 19/20
  • Aesthetics: 19/20
  • Capacity: 19/20

TOTAL: 92/100

I typically travel pretty light. Between not wanting to have to lug around 50 pounds of outfits (many of which I’ll never even wear), and the fact that many airlines—including the latest culprit, Southwest—love to charge exorbitant bag fees, I like to keep my luggage situation pretty minimal. That’s not to say I don’t like to switch things up every now and again—especially if my mode of transportation isn’t as limiting, bags-wise, as planes often are. Enter the Etoile Collective Duo Vanity Case ($100), the #1 best-selling travel accessory on Revolve.

How I Tested the Etoile Collective Duo Vanity Case

I’ve taken my travel case on two trips, one in a car and the other on a train. I’ve filled it with everything from makeup and skincare to extra jewelry, medication and even a couple pairs of sunglasses, and evaluated it on the 100-point PureWow 100 scale, taking into consideration aesthetics, functionality and more.  

My Review of the Etoile Collective Duo Vanity Case

First let’s talk what this baby comes with, because there are a lot of useful compartments and features. The case, which measures 9.4" W x 6.7" H x 7.1" D, was designed to hold all of your toiletries while preventing product spills, with an upper compartment for palettes and other slim-profile items, and a deeper, lower compartment—with a detachable flexible divider insert with pockets (as seen below)—where serums, foundations and the like can stand upright.

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The separate compartments and pockets are great, but my most used featured has been the fold-out mirror that sits securely against the very top of the case. It’s so helpful, especially while traveling and getting ready in different bathroom setups, to be able to slip it out and stand it up on the table or counter in front of you while putting on makeup. I also really appreciate how structured the case is—I stashed two extra pairs of sunglasses in it and had zero worries about them getting crushed by the weight of other items in my bag.

Aesthetically, I find the Duo Vanity Case simple yet glam; it feels very retro in an Old Hollywood “I’m putting on my finest skirt suit to sit in a tiny airplane seat” way. It’s available in 11 different colors, both on Revolve and on Etoile Collective’s own site, and there’s a hue for everyone, from the neutral gray I own to a bold cobalt blue and a very luxe looking espresso brown.

While does fit so much, it’s probably not the most space-efficient if your luggage allotment is limited in any way (or if you’re not into checking bags). Still, if you don’t mind checking or your mode of transportation means you can bring unlimited bags, it’s a chic way to elevate your travel experience—and looks much more expensive than its $100 price tag. I can also see it being an excellent gift for friends and family who fall into that latter camp.)

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What I Like

  • fits so many items of various shapes and sizes
  • feels very luxurious to travel with 
  • lots of beautiful color options

What I Don't Like

  • not great for light packers

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The Bottom Line

For a certain kind of traveler not limited by space, the Etoile Collective Duo Vanity Case is a fabulous way to store your toiletries and other little items en route to your final destination. Despite being faux leather, it feels very high quality and the storage options make staying organized easy—even if you’re stuffing it to the brim. As noted, I also highly recommend snagging one as a birthday or holiday present—your sister who never leaves town without the full contents of her bathroom vanity will thank you.

Fast Facts

  • Colors: 11
  • Materials: faux-leather exterior, nylon lining
  • Size: 9.4" W x 6.7" H x 7.1" D

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