We love dinky crossbody bags and the season’s trending micro bag as much as the next girl, but if we’re being completely honest, they aren’t all that practical. For the summer-slash-vacation season, it’s all about ease and comfort while we haul all our daily essentials. When it comes to travelling, partaking in summer-time activities or even just a regular day at work, we like to go hands-free and the key to that is lugging a stylish yet roomy backpack.
This season’s most stylish backpacks are neater, ergo more fashionable, than the dull canvas knapsacks you once wore to class. From Tory Burch’s debossed quilted leather backpack to a unique woven rattan style by Wicker Wings, here are the 10 most luxury designer backpacks that are well worth the investment.
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Gucci’s Queen Margaret bag line boasts of some of the brand’s instantly recognisable motifs such as the bee, which is seen here as an ornamental closure enriched by glass pearls and multicoloured crystals. It comes with an ID holder attached to the iconic bamboo top handle with the words “Loved” gold embossed on it – a symbol of inclusive romanticism.
$4,260 from Farfetch.
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This dainty and feminine powder pink backpack is made from calf leather and features a foldover top with magnetic closure. A modern classic with elegant details such as the gold-tone hardware and delicate stitching details, this understated style is a stylish choice for everyday wear to the office.
$1,408 from Farfetch.
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Chloé’s ‘Faye’ bag needs little introduction, having achieved a cult ‘It-bag’ status amongst street style stars during the recent Fashion Weeks. New for Fall’18, this ivory quilted backpack is made from supple quilted leather and detailed with the brand’s signature two-tone hardware and infinite ‘O’ ring.
$1,950.11 from Net-a-porter.
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Seen here in plush black chevron velvet, the coveted Gucci Marmont bag features clean and simple lines and a sleek structured silhouette. Perfect for the on-the-go woman, this bag has adjustable shoulder straps and an antiqued gold-tone chain for an extra touch of opulence.
$2,440 from Matches Fashion.
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Perfect for taking you through your morning errands all the way till date night with your man, the Bristol backpack from Michael Michael Kors is miniature in size yet functional with a spacious interior and handy zipped pockets. Crafted from fully-grained black leather, this backpack juxtapositions its feminine floral appliqués with edgy grommeted side ties. It is also laced with some of the brand’s signature details such as a logo plaque and the label’s hanging padlock charm.
$496 from Farfetch.
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True to Fendi’s mastery over creating covetable and chic leather bags, this large Back To School backpack features a compact yet functional design. Crafted from a luxury calf leather in a desert beige shade, this backpack features a silver-tone chain leather strap and unique palladium-plated studs punched on the leather top.
$2,303 from Farfetch.
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Founded by Chinese sibling Belinda and James Yu, the brand Wicker Wings was launched last year and have since amassed a cult following of style influencers such as Lucy Williams and Courtney Trop to name a few. One of the label’s hot-selling styles, this ‘Tixting Tall’ backpack has been hand-woven with a technique that combines Chinese artisanal work with British leather craftsmanship. Crafted from lightweight burgundy wicker and topped off with a sophisticated leather flap, this backpack is perfect for the summer or for those who can’t get enough of the straw bag trend.
$600.88, from Net-a-porter.
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Saint Laurent’s iconic quilted Loulou softly constructed flap front shoulder bag sees itself in a new backpack iteration in a smooth black leather. This drawstring-and-flap style sports the Loulou’s signature quilted chevron pattern, and features YSL’s logo in in silver-tone metal applied to the front.
$2,255 from Matches Fashion.
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Tory Burch’s black leather Fleming backpack features the brand’s debossed double-T logo on the top flaptive with a distinctive diamond quilted design on the front pocket. Playful hanging tassels add a fun festival vibe to this sophisticated luxurious piece.
$916 from Farfetch.
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Rendered in dusty pink, Burberry’s nylon backpack looks feminine and casual with a luxe twist. Featuring gold-tone metal buckles and hardware contrasted against black leather straps across the external pockets, this stylish number is roomy and practical for travelling. It has adjustable shoulder straps so you have the option of wearing it across the body or on your back.
$1,390 from Matches Fashion.
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