Gigi Hadid Reveals the Packing Mistake She Never Makes

Gigi Hadid travels a lot. You're probably already aware of her knack for standout airport style—she can pull off everything from an army jacket–and-jeans look to a sheer dress while traveling. Given her crazy schedule, it should come as no surprise that she's also mastered the art of packing for a trip.
In a new interview with Harper's Bazaar UK, Hadid talked about the one packing rule she lives by: avoiding checked bags. "I try to only travel with carry-on at all times," she told the magazine. "I pretty much spend half my life at the airport, so checking in bags is just going to add more onto that."
She went on to explain exactly what she fills her luggage with. "My essentials? I always pack jeans and one other pair of trousers—either white denim or leather—and then T-shirts, a pair of boots, a pair of sneakers, a sweater and a jacket," she told the magazine. We happen to agree: Save yourself the headache of checking your bags and you'll never dread the airport again (hopefully)!
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