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The most stylish ladies' backpacks for 2024
We've got a backpack for every occasion.
Looking for the perfect ladies' backpack? A reliable everyday bag is a must-have in any wardrobe. With backpacks becoming more and more fashionable, and undeniably practical, we've handpicked our favourite ladies' backpacks across the high street for you.
Trust us, a good backpack can be just as chic as a handbag and so much more useful as you can keep both hands free on busy days. We believe it will soon become your go-to for any occasion and will save you from everyday back or shoulder pain caused by heavy one-shoulder bags.
However, don't worry we're not talking about the classic nylon athleisure style bags, your favourite brands including M&S, John Lewis, Oliver Bonas, Longchamp and more have now created more stylish options for you to choose from.
With a range of colours, styles and sizes to suit everyone, a good-quality backpack is an investment piece that will see you through the rest of summer and beyond. The best styles in our opinion will easily house laptops for work, are spacious enough to be a gym bags, and capacious enough to even be used as weekend bags too!
A black ladies backpack is perfect if you're looking for a polished, minimal bag for work that will fit all your daily essentials in, and easily go with all your workwear. Equally, why not try adding a pop of colour into your work outfits through a colourful backpack this season.
So, whether you opt for smart leather rucksack or a more casual canvas backpack, here are the 12 best ladies' backpacks that you can shop right now:
Radley Radley The Chancery Leather Croc Effect Medium Flapover Backpack Walnut
Radley Radley The Chancery Leather Croc Effect Medium Flapover Backpack Walnut
This stand-out brown backpack is the perfect addition to your bag rotation. Packed with practical features, this ladies' backpack by Radley is made from premium leather too, making it a timeless investment piece.
Ralph Lauren Denim Rucksack
if you could imagine a Ralph Lauren rucksack, its would be a denim one. Crafted from the same raw American denim as their jeans, this rucksack is an investment peice that will only look better (like Jenas) when worn in.
Dr Martens Vegan Mini Backpack
This rich cherry red colour immediately makes this backpack look luxurious. This ladies backpack fits the brief, and in vegan leather its a more sustainable conscious pick too.
Designed for all weathers, this water resistant backpack is a stylish choice for contemporary city-ready wardrobes. Its glossy wet look black material pattern add a polished edge come rain or shine.
Looking for a more utiliatarian option? This forrest green backpack comes with padded straps, designed to comfortably fit your laptop, it also has two exterior pockets for extra bits and bobs too. Perfect for a weekend away or even an outdoors holiday.
Oliver Bonas Anie Gold Metallic Backpack Medium
Stand out from the crowd with this gold backpack. This gorgeous pick has a modern shape and a sleek finish, making it the statement backpack bag of choice.
Longchamp Longchamp Le Pliage Original Backpack, Black
Longchamp Longchamp Le Pliage Original Backpack, Black
This Longchamp mini backpack is just as sleek as it is practical. With adjustable straps for comfort, fill it with your everyday essentials or fold it down to the size of a paperback and simply unfold when you need it. We think this backpack is the ultimate travel-friendly/hand luggage bag.
Mulberry Heritage Backpack Mole & Cognac Eco Scotchgrain
If you're looking for an investment backpack, this gorgeous Mulberry unisex backpack is our personal favourite. Part of Mulberry's Heritage collection, this sleek backpack was designed with English country pursuits in mind. Featuring practical pockets and buckle strap detailing, we know this will become your everyday bag of choice.
Sometimes you just can't go wrong with a black backpack. Made from faux pebbled leather, this bag is sleek and sophisticated. It fastens with a secure magnet, zip and flapped opening for maximum security.
Longchamp Le Pliage Recycled Canvas Backpack, Forest
With Longchamp being one of our favourite handbag brands, this ladies backpack will become your go-to. Perfect for travelling or commuting, Longchamp bags are designed to be folded up when not in use too, making them the perfect travel companions.
Accessorize Zip Around Backpack
Are you loving pastels this season? This stunning dusky pink backpack is a great way to incorporate a pop of subtle colour into your wardrobe instead of fuchsia pink. Perfect for the on-go, this backpack can fit in everything from your laptop to your flask and umbrella.
John Lewis Vancouver Water Resistant 15" Laptop Roll Top Backpack, Khaki
John Lewis Vancouver Water Resistant 15" Laptop Roll Top Backpack, Khaki
Looking for something a bit more practical? This option from John Lewis is the ideal backpack. Perfect for work, you will have no issue fitting in your laptop and work essentials.
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