It's safe to say that we've graduated from our days of monogrammed Jansport backpacks. Practical as they were, there's something about those sturdy vinyl turtle-shells that didn't quite scream 'chic'. However, the newest crop of knapsacks provide a bit of hands-free style that are easy on both the shoulders and eyes. From the supple leather backpacks that'll last you 'til kingdom come, to the timely Pendleton sacks that pack quite a punch, here are eight of our favorite backpacks that'll give you some style cred without upsetting your chiropractor.
Above, from left: Master-Piece for Opening Ceremony Backpack, $295, available at Opening Ceremony; Great River Canoe Pack Co. 50s School Pack, $298, available at Oi Polloi.
Above, from left: Pendleton Small Backpack, $82, available at Opening Ceremony; Deux Lux Colorblock Backpack, $68, available at Urban Outfitters.
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Above, from left: Free People Bolu Leather Convertible Backpack, $308, available at Free People; Fjallraven Kanken Mini Backpack, $60, available at Creatures of Comfort .
Above, from left: Browns Mainline Nylon Backpack, $324, available at Browns; Society for Rational Dress Backpack, $557, available at Ten Over Six.
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