Backpacks

We all remember back to our school days when your choice of backpack (or the choice your parents made for you!) was nearly as important as having the latest football strip or chart CD. As we grow up backpacks become less of a fashion statement and more of a practical necessity, but when they all do pretty much the same job there’s no reason why you can’t use the choices available here to say something about your refined tastes.

High fashion with low maintenance

From sophisticated leather backpacks and chic patterns to functional sports bags, there’s a rucksack suitable for everyone. Whether you do a lot of travelling and need something convenient and comfortable, or you want something with plenty of scope for customisation, or perhaps you just want something unique, it pays to invest some time in getting something you’ll be proud to carry. After all, just because it spends most of its time on your back doesn’t mean that no one else can see it!

Accessorising

Whilst there are certainly some classy rucksacks out there that go perfectly with for instance a pair of smart Ted Baker shoes, they’re generally more readily associated with casual wear. Combining the right rucksack with some Ecco footwear can create a great look. Perhaps you want something to go with existing luggage such as a Bensimon bag, or perhaps you’re on your feet for much of the time and want something warm and comfortable to go with your rucksack like some Esprit boots. Whatever the combination, we've got the perfect rucksack and backpack for you.

Practical fashion

Whether you’re at school, college, business or outdoors, the right rucksack can be an opportunity to make a statement about who you are, where you’re going and what you do, so it’s important to pick the right one. With hundreds available to choose from at Stylight, feel free to have a browse through our great collection and see which one is right for you.

School’s Out: Get Going With A Backpack That’s All Grown Up

When life hands you lemons, a pair of sneakers, and a laptop to carry around all day, your small crossbody bag is not going to cut it. School’s been out for a while now, and the thought of investing in a backpack can seem like child’s play.

As an adult, your style is no longer elementary, and your backpack doesn’t have to be either. Consider these four qualities to find a backpack that’s as sophisticated as you are:

Color and Design

Backpacks with kiddy characters have no place in your grown woman wardrobe. Look for a backpack that’s all grown up, like you. Black and brown are never-fails, while muted and pastel colors are a classy choice. Go for  tribal or animal ones that are anything but juvenile.

Hardware

There’s no such thing as having too many zippers and pockets. Yet, the more refined a backpack is as far as the actual hardware goes, the more mature it looks. Silver zippers are common, so go with gold to elevate the overall feel.

Fabric

It’s going to literally have your back day in and day out, so quality is essential. A leather backpack will last longer than its canvas counterpart, while a waterproof backpack made of tarpaulin can weather any storm. Pick a fabric that can handle your lifestyle and everything that comes with it.

Shape and Size

Go big or go medium, depending on your needs. Backpacks come in a variety of shapes that go beyond the one you used during your middle school days. From basic to triangular, briefcase to bucket, the function is still the same: To get you and all your things from point A to Z in style.

There’s no need to schlep your belongings around town any longer. Buy a backpack that you can carry on in and feel like in adult while doing so.

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