competition

wish you were here

2026 : 05

A travel collection made by Chommies for those who Journal and collect more than souvenirs, gifted by LOOKBOOK Studio…

photography and words by Chommies

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Cape Town-based pet and lifestyle brand Chommies has launched its new Mother City Travel Collection, a range of leather travel accessories inspired by a time when travel felt a little slower and more nostalgic.

‘Travel is deeply personal, yet many of the things we travel with feel interchangeable.’

– Devon Bräsler, Head of Design at Chommies.

‘Travel is deeply personal, yet many of the things we travel with feel interchangeable,’

– Devon Bräsler, Head of Design at Chommies.

Named Wish You Were Here, the collection draws inspiration from the objects that once defined a journey: postcards sent home, stamps collected over time, ticket stubs tucked into memory boxes and handwritten notes that travelled across oceans before emails and instant messages existed.

While Chommies is best known for creating products for dogs and the people who love them, the brand has always existed at the intersection of design, craftsmanship and everyday life.

Made by hand in Cape Town from full-grain leather, the collection includes passport holders, luggage tags, keyrings, key sleeves and a signature envelope-style poo bag holder. Some pieces feature embroidered details reminiscent of vintage travel stamps and airmail envelopes, while others embrace a cleaner, more minimal aesthetic.

In a world where travel has become increasingly streamlined and standardised, Chommies wanted to create something different. What they ended up with is a collection that sits somewhere between function and sentimentality.

The collection also reflects Chommies’ broader approach to design. While Chommies is best known for creating products for dogs and the people who love them, the brand has always existed at the intersection of design, craftsmanship and everyday life.

‘Our community has never been defined solely by dog ownership,’ says Bräsler at Chommies. ‘It’s made up of people who appreciate thoughtful design, quality materials, a sense of curiosity and products that feel considered.’

For travellers, design lovers and anyone who believes the things they carry should say something about them, Wish You Were Here offers an alternative to generic travel accessories and predictable souvenirs.

Discover the full Wish You Were Here collection here.

stand a chance to win*

*a kumquat luggage tag and passport holder from the Wish You Were Here Chommies collection by following @thelookbook and @chommiescom, and subscribing to the House and Leisure newsletter! Easy peasy. 

Competition closes 4 September 2026.

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