Martha Stewart Reveals the ‘Maximalist’ Packing Hack She Uses to Keep Clothes Wrinkle-Free

Move over, carry-on minimalists! While the rest of the world is busy sitting on their suitcases to get them zipped shut, Martha Stewart is proving that more is, in fact, more. The lifestyle icon recently touched down in Milano, and she’s giving fans a rare look at her “maximalist” travel style—complete with a fleet of high-end luggage and a packing hack that is pure genius.

In a recent Instagram post, Stewart shared a photo from her arrival in Italy, surrounded by a mountain of sleek aluminum Rimowa trunks. “@johnnygweir and @snoopdogg probably had more luggage than we do,” she joked in the caption, adding that her travel posse all traveled with the brand and “it all arrived safe and sound!!!!”.

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The “Science” of a Wrinkle-Free Arrival

While Meghan Markle might swear by compression cubes, Martha isn’t buying the hype. “Packing cubes? Everything comes out totally wrinkled and disheveled—I’m not a big fan,” she admits. Instead, she relies on a technique she has perfected over decades. Her secret to keeping her looks ready for “breakfasts, lunches, dinners, events—maybe a speaking engagement, a commercial to make, social media stuff” is remarkably simple:

The Big Trunk: Stewart swears by the “great big Rimowa trunk on wheels” because it “holds almost everything”.

The Hanger Trick: “I personally love the big trunks—my clothing, packed on hangers, and each piece in its own lightweight cleaners plastic bag, is unwrinkled and ready to wear!!!”.

The Friction Fix: The plastic bags reduce the friction that causes fabric to crease. As she explains, “If you fold them simply back and forth, nothing ever gets wrinkled. You just hang them right up in your hotel closet”.

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“The Human Equivalent of a Chanel Suit”

Fans were quick to flood the comments, praising both her practical tips and her timeless travel energy.

“The only thing cooler than her luggage and her travel posse is her vibe. Thank you Martha for being the human equivalent of a Chanel suit: a timeless classic,” one admirer wrote.

Others noted that despite her age, she is still a global force of nature: “Please remember that this is an 84 year old woman who by the grace of god can still travel across the globe and still look great smiling and walking.. an anomaly.”

Of course, some kept it relatable, with one commenter noting the stark difference between Martha’s transit and their own: “When I travel (always in coach, and yes, in that seat that won’t recline), I always pack my tattered 1990’s Samsonite to the brim… Nothing like arriving at a Days Inn, taking out the rumpled dress I have to wear that evening, and realizing I only packed one of my dress shoes!”

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