After a year of slowing down and staying home in the name of communal safety, it’s safe to say that for most, 2021 is going to be the year of making plans. From friend brunches (now with three extra attendees) to family dinners, making up for a year of distance means your social calendar is likely to be full from the get go.
Not to mention the New Year goals you have undoubtedly set for yourself. Are you finally going to schedule those weekly spin classes to up your cardiovascular health, or is this the year to work through your anxiety in therapy? Do you want to set aside time to hit inbox 0 every Monday morning, or are you focused on building a stronger connection with your partner by penciling in a weekly date night?
Maybe you want to do it all this year. To stay on top of things and fully commit to the bountiful opportunities and experiences heading your way, turn to Vogue‘s selection of planners and agendas that are not only stylish, but will keep you organised all through 2021. The old adage is true after all—if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.
1. Cartier Desk Diary
At the height of luxury is this compact calf-skin bound diary from Cartier with three days to a page. Embossed with a double C logo, the book features stainless steel metallic-finished corners and a silver ‘Cartier’ label on the inside for an extra edge.
2. Smythson 2021 Diary
Smythson’s crocodile-embossed calf leather collection comes in a range of elegant colours including this bright and feminine coral. Silk lined with gilt-edged featherweight paper, this week-to-week planner shows exactly why the brand has long been the gold standard for premium stationery.
3. Hermès Mini Notebook Cover
Simple to use with its palladium-plated snap closure, this supple leather notebook cover can accommodate different types of paper refills—white, coloured or lined. Its flexibility means you can use it in a multitude of ways year after year, making it a choose-your-own-adventure style scheduling companion.
4. Rifle Paper Co. 2021 Large Planner
Go big for 2021 with cult stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.’s large planner. With a hand-designed floral print splashed across the cover, each piece features monthly and weekly views, inspirational quotes, notes and contacts sections, pocket folders for storage, and two sticker sheets for extra fun.
5. Louis Vuitton Agenda Cover
If you want your plans to travel in style, there’s nothing better than a leather agenda cover bearing Louis Vuitton’s iconic monogram. With slots for extra cards and notes on the inside, this refillable piece can be hot-stamped with your initials for a personal touch.
6. Bynd Artisan Sleeve Jacket
Homegrown bookbinding and leather business Bynd Artisan prides itself on high-quality products made with care—like this supple leather book cover with a matching ribbon closure. Crafted from natural grained cow hide leather, it features a concealed pen sleeve and comes with matching Bynd Artisan Journal.
7. The Paper Bunny 2021 Planner
Singaporean company The Paper Bunny’s 2021 planner hides lots of fun within its vegan leather covers, featuring annual, monthly and weekly views, inspirational quotes, goal-setting spreads, habit trackers and crosswords. Made with sustainability in mind, the planner swaps regular ink out for soy for its biodegradability.
8. 2021 Happiness Planner
This viral wellness-oriented journal is carefully designed to help you not only manage your schedule, but to live a truly happy and fulfilled life by embracing the power of positive thinking and mindfulness. With pages dedicated to reflection, gratitude and overall health, this is the ultimate self-improvement tool of the year.
9. Helumi 2021 Digital Planner
Going digital? Local brand Helumi’s tablet-friendly interactive-PDF planner is filled with adorable drawings and bright colours, alongside practical features like expenditure sheets, goal-setting pages and plenty of space for planning and notes.
10. Thom Browne
If you’re taking a pared down approach to scheduling, consider Thom Browne’s black pebble grained large notebook with gilt-edged blank pages. Made in Italy, this sleek journal oozes style and simplicity, and lays completely flat to allow for ease of writing and doodling.
