How to pack a suitcase, according to Marie Kondo

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to Kondo, who is known for her KonMari method, the first step in efficiently packing a suitcase is to lay everything out – as she explained in a video with Apartment Therapy – and as a general rule, taking only what you really need, or items that “spark joy.” Once all of the items you plan on bringing are laid out, you should categorise clothing by type – which will make it easy to see what you have. open image in gallery Marie Kondo suggests taking only what you really need open image in gallery The result is a perfectly packed suitcase According to Kondo, the best way to keep everything separate is to use pouches – one for shoes, one for wires, and one for makeup. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events The result is a perfectly packed suitcase which you can actually zip closed – and where you can see what you’ve packed. In addition to suitcase expertise, Kondo, who has written four books on the topic of tidying, has become internationally popular for her new Netflix show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo – which sees her visit people’s homes and teach them how to organise.