When it comes to travel accessories, the brand values function over finish: a sturdy closure and washable material make a difference in items that are handled every day.
Travel accessories brands are divided between luggage companies, which offer matching accessories with their suitcases, and stationery and novelty brands, which focus on patterns and prices. The two are judged on the same points.
On items used daily, the zipper is crucial. A metal slider holds up where a plastic one breaks after one season. The accessories of the same brand generally share the same quality of closure: a poor performance on one indicates the same for the next.
A toiletry bag picks up moisture with each use. A coated lining, which can be rinsed and dried, lasts much longer than a textile lining. For storage cubes, it's the opposite: a breathable fabric prevents musty smells on a long journey. An accessory is therefore chosen based on its inner material, not the outer one.
Matching accessories to the suitcase is only useful for a practical point: to recognise your luggage and belongings at a glance, especially in a group or family. For everything else, it's better to choose each item based on its function rather than its affiliation to a range.