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From Mesh to Corduroy, Backpacks Are Officially In and These Are the 8 Most Popular Styles
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Backpacks are having a resurgence, with designer brands like Saint Laurent, AIDAN and Balenciaga hogging our Instagram feeds with sleek new styles.
Not only are they great for travelling, backpacks can also be a really fashionable addition to your wardrobe, adding utility with fashion seamlessly.
There are heaps of great backpacks on the market right now, from colourful patterns, to waterproof, to corduroy and even mesh; there are endless styles, sizes and colours to choose from.
So, whether you’re into outdoor activities, work an office job or just like to have all your things on you at all times; here are eight of the best backpacks to shop right now.
Herschel Canvas Cotton Casuals Daypack
This Herschel Canvas Cotton Casuals Daypack ($80) is made in a beautiful dusty pink cotton canvas, which is lightweight and fashionable.
JANSPORT Half Pint Mini Backpack
This JANSPORT Half Pint Mini Backpack $34 is giving us a gorgeous daisy floral moment. It’s spacious main compartment and external zip pocket make it super functional for storing whatever you need for the day.
Miss Shop Zip Around Mini Backpack in Straw
This Miss Shop Zip Around Mini Backpack in Straw ($34.95) is a cute addition to any spring/summer outfits — and has fab reviews.
“Just love it. So cute!” one reviewer gushes. “Bought it on sale for and the quality is soo much better than even expensive bags. High quality leather straps which are soft too. Never bought a bag pack before but it was so cute that I just had to!”
MSGM Logo Patched Mesh Backpack
Black mesh backpacks are very in right now, like this MSGM Logo Patched Mesh Backpack ($147.45). It gives off designer sports luxe.
Stella McCartney Small Colour Block Logo Backpack
This Stella McCartney Small Colour Block Logo Backpack ($182) is too cute! Water repellent and fluorocarbon free, this is the perfect backpack to take on outdoor adventures; hiking up a mountain or swimming in a waterfall.
Pangaia Mini Backpack
This Pangaia Mini Backpack ($180) makes waterproof look sexy.
This Flamingo Pink mini backpack is made from lightweight ECONYL regenerated nylon and is water resistant. It has a front zipped pocket and one adjustable strap that can be worn across the body or around the waist with an added buckle.
Herschel City Mid Volume
This Herschel City Mid Volume ($140) is your classic waterproof laptop bag, but Herschel’s quality and reputation are so good — you just can’t go past it.
Made with recycled polyester and a waterproof outer, your laptop (and everything else) will be safe from the elements.
Roxy Sunny Rivers 17L Backpack in Brown
Apparently Roxy is back (did they ever leave?) with this Roxy Sunny Rivers 17L Backpack in Brown ($69.99). We always love a corduroy moment, especially in this rich copper brown.