The Coolest Simple Backpacks for Fall
By Layla Ilchi
If the crisp fall weather has you longing for your middle-school days, channel the spirit with a chic backpack. They’ve been everywhere this season: In London, Olga Karput threw one over her shoulder, Chiara Ferragni carried hers like a purse, and Helena Bordon went for a teeny-tiny version.
While the street-style set may gravitate toward backpacks in crazy colors and stripes, the majority of this season’s backpacks are simple and clean looking. We rounded up a number of stylish options, from a vibrant red Opening Ceremony backpack to a play on a modern lunch bag, from a minty-fresh option to a perforated style. See below for 6 of our favorites or click through to The Cut to see all 12 of the fall’s coolest backpacks.
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If you want a twist on the traditional style, try this Mi-Pac backpack. The structure is similar to the backpack you carried in school, but the perforated blue texture gives it a cool spin. Pair it with unexpected pieces, like a graphic dress and combat boots.
Mi-Pac Perforated Backpack; $76.17 at Asos
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This canvas backpack is roomy but not too conspicuous — the perfect thing to carry books, a laptop, or even gym clothes.
Sandqvist Hege Backpack; $371.34 at Asos
The white matte finish of this backpack creates a minimalist vibe that looks great with a casual outfit of skinny jeans and a striped T-shirt.
New Look Xhatch Structured Backpack; $38.07 at Asos
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This Opening Ceremony backpack would go perfectly with a minimal outfit of muted tones for a jolt of color.
Opening Ceremony Izzy Convertible Backpack; $595 at Barneys New York
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Not only spacious and practical, this backpack has a pink hue that adds a certain softness. It would nicely complement a chunky mint-green sweater and black over-the-knee boots.
Grafea Hari Backpack in Lilac; $342.77 at Asos
This gold metallic backpack is just the eye-catching accessory you need this fall. Wear it with an all-black outfit and let it be the star.
For these and the rest of our 15 cool, simple backpacks for fall, click through to The Cut.
