ForMelissa Morris, the founder of luxury handbag label Metier, attention to detail is an art.
On the agenda for her milestone 41st?
A journey along the River Nile.
Photo: Morgan Pilcher
Egypt has been somewhere I have longed to visit for so long now, Morris tellsVogue.
For her, traveling is not just about leisure but also an essential source of inspiration.
I love to explore new places that I have never been to.
Along for the ride was a group that Morris had a hunch would get along.
I dont have a group of friends, per se, she says.
Unexpected highlights included a dare that led her to leap into the Nile.
And without a second thought, I did!
The final leg of the trip took them to Cairo, where they stayed at the historic Immobilia apartments.
Days were spent visiting local boutiques, art galleries like Tintera, and the breathtaking Ibn Tulun Mosque.
As for what Morris packed in her very chic Metier bags?
A vacation wardrobe that mirrored her everyday styleminimalist with a mix of neutrals, linens, and vintage pieces.
The art and architecture blew my mind.
I cannot believe how inventive and resourceful people have been for so long.
Find a series of snapshots from Morriss Egyptian holiday, below.
Breakfast at Al Moudira.
Max Southwell, Philomena Schurer-Merckoll, Sam Wathen, me, and Erik Maza at Al Moudira.
Zoe Zimmer touring the sandstone quarries at Silsileh.
