While we all love a good handbag moment, there are just some days where all we really need is a trusty backpack, especially when we are carrying a copious amount of items, from laptops and gym essentials to work documents and makeup.
Tote bags and shoppers are great, but carrying them excessively on one shoulder can cause unnecessary strain and discomfort, which is why we’ve rounded up 12 backpacks for you to carry around your necessities in both comfort and style.
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Done in collaboration with Zhu Jingyi, a Chinese ink painter and cross media artist, as part of Coach’s pre-fall 2019 collection, the monogram backpack is adorned with a reimagined Rexy dinosaur motif for a whimsical and modern twist.
However, you’re going to have to wait as this piece will only be available in May. Meanwhile, you can check out some of their other backpacks, such as this feminine denim tea rose one.
Pair this Rexy piece with an off-shoulder blouse and midi skirt.
MCM is a brand beloved by celebs and influencers alike, and this feminine blush pink number has been taken up a notch with the use of velvet and crystal studs.
Talk about luxe! Not only can it be worn as a backpack, this number comes with a removable leather strap to transform it into a crossbody, shoulder or belt bag.
Pair this with a sleek jumpsuit and black heels for a chic vibe.
Plastered with Riccardo Tisci’s new TB monogram — which stands for Thomas Burberry — for the English label, this creation is perfect for fans of logomania.
Go all out with the prints by wearing this with the monogrammed outfits in your wardrobe.
Emblazoned with metals cutouts and studs to mimic the Italian brand’s iconic Bag Bugs created by the late Karl Lagerfeld, this playful number is for someone who still likes a classic backpack silhouette but is not adverse to unique designs.
Pair the rock-and-roll edge of this bag with a sleek pantsuit and ankle boots ensemble.
Accompanied with a chain-trimmed strap, the cult favourite GG Marmont is updated with supple quilted matelassé leather that is treated to give a vintage feel.
And of course, the classic GG logo hardware is not to be left out. Pair this with horsebit mules and a simple LBD for a profesh look.
Known for their quality leather and signature clean lines and silhouettes, Mansur Gavriel’s bags are a must-have for any bag lover worth his/her salt.
Also available in three other more muted shades (blush pink, brown and navy), this flaming red number is great for adding a pop of colour to brighten up your office staples.
Pair with a navy midi dress and click on your kitten heels.
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