Designer backpacks are the rage with students and non-students alike. 

Cleo & Patek Zig Zag Backpack 

Zig Zag Backpack

Smooth structured leather bag
One main compartment with a hidden magnetic snap closure
6.5'' security pocket and a 7'' exterior pocket
Rolled and stitched criss-cross adjustable backpack straps with a 31'' strap length
Fully microfiber lined interior and a cell phone drop pocket and a Protective polyester/cotton cover for storage included

Two-tone Italian Calf Leather and Suede Backpack - Nuovedive 

Two-tone Italian Calf Leather and Suede Backpack - Nuovedive
Update your mundane carryall with Nuovedive's incredibly luxe backpack in gorgeous suede and calf leather. Use the shoulder strap to carry it as a purse or the two longer ones to wear it behind you. Extra pockets and a sturdy flap closure add comfort and style. Signature dust bag included, Made in Italy.

Cleo & Patek Manhattan Backpack 

Guess by Marciano Bazaar Backpack 

Guess by Marciano Bazaar Backpack - Pack up the Bazaar Backpack from Guess Handbags and head out for a day of shopping or a night on the town. This cute pack in sporty ruched nylon fabric features faux crinkle leather trim and a bold G logo charm on the front. Four inside pockets, one with a zipper, offer plenty of secure storage for everything from your cell phone to your cash.

Features:
Slouched nylon exterior
Faux crinkle leather trim
Exterior dimensions: 11'' L x 11'' H x 5 ½'' W
4 inside pockets
1 inside zip pocket

Clava - Zipper Sling Backpack 

Zipper Sling
Made from Tuscan leather The Clava Zipper Sling Backpack has a buckle strap that is adjustable w/20'' , 21'' to 22''drop. Interior w/ zipper pocket and open pockets is fully lined w/cotton twill. Center seam detailing. Four exterior side zipper accent pockets. White contrast stitching. Matching leather zipper pulls.

Tignanello Leader of the Pack Flap Backpack 

Leader of the Pack Flap Backpack


A fun and fashionable accessory, our stylish backpack also has great function with multiple pockets. Made of beautiful pebble leather with silky print lining, hidden magnetic snap closure under buckle on flap, shoulder straps are adjustable or backpack can be conveniently hand held with top strap, two side slip pockets are secured with magnetic snap closures on faux buckle tabs, front slip pocket, front zipper pocket and back zipper pocket provide extra space for essentials

Hobo - Stephani Backpack 

Stefani
Made from Milano Leather the Stefani backpack is designed by women for women. With it's confident styling, edgy attitude, quality construction, and practical features the Stefani promises real solutions for everyday needs. Features:Flap top entry with magnetic snap closure, fabric lined interior with front wall two open top slide pockets, back wall zipper accessory pocket and open top slide pocket, exterior front wall zip top pocket with cell phone pocket, back wall vertical zip pocket and a strap drop of 16"

Anuschka Backpack - Abstract Classic 

Backpack - Abstract Classic
Anuschka is a unique creation that blends art and functionality. Superior soft cow leather and handpainted designs, resulting in products that are exquisite in form and color. Two side zips open to main compartment, magnetic loop provides extra security, inside zippered back-wall pocket, pen holder, multipurpose pocket, Zippered pocket at the back, adjustable zippered strap (strap may be used as single or double), Shoulder straps measures 33" Size: 15.5" x 9.5" x 5.5"

Red Tango - Swirl Cat Back Pak 

Swirl Cat Back Pak
Messenger styeling with Side phone pouch & magnet closure. Inner & zipper with pouch compartments. Inside flap has clear vinyl photo or map pouch. Study construction with retro styling.

Ken White "The Minx" Oval Leather Backpack 

"The Minx" Oval Leather Backpack
A roomy soft Nappa Leather backpack with removable glasses case and lots of organizational pockets. Great mesh lined straps and fashionable red piping on front! 25" zip opening to main compartment, main compartment has gussets for extra room, 3 interior slide pockets and removable velcro zip around glasses case, adjustable, detachable leather backpack straps with silver hardware and mesh lining, 14" U-shaped pocket with slide pocket, two pen holders and cell phone case with velcro tab for extra security, 9" zip front pocket, leather top handle and beautiful matte silver hardware.

Ugg - Classic Backpack (Sand) - Juniors 

Ugg - Classic Backpack (Sand) - Juniors
Ugg - Classic Backpack (Sand) - Juniors: Gorgeous backpack made of sheepskin with shearling trim. Made of fine jacquard fabric with sheepskin and shearling trim. Holds your wallet, sunglasses, personal technology and a bottle of water. Dimensions: 9" wide x 7" deep x 10" high. ; Dual adjustable shoulder straps. Shoulder drop: 14 length. Front zip pocket. Top flap over a drawstring closure

Perlina Black Leather Backpack 

Perlina Black Leather Backpack
This soft leather backpack features adjustable shoulder straps, a drawstring closure with a zipper on the side for easy access, one inside zipper pocket and two outer magnetic pockets. Fully lined. Measures 12"x 5"x 10.5". By Perlina (R). * Made by Perlina * Soft leather * Adjustable shoulder straps * Drawstring closure * Zipper on side for easy access * 1 inside zipper pocket * 2 outer magnetic pockets * Fully lined * 2" buckle * Color: Black

Bulge "Metro Backpack" Burgandy Shimmer 

Unique and chic in design for the fashion elite

"Metro" Backpack
Cleverly inspired for the "confidently" fashion forward women of today this backpack's totally unique shape and style is for women who know the have it going on!!!

The Metro Backpack comes embossed with the Bulge logo on front and detailed with antiqued silver-tone hardware, it can be worn as a shoulder bag or as a backpack by pulling a strap at top or at the back. This bag is constructed of high-quality PVC imbued with anti-freeze for crack-resistance and it is lined with nylon.Features: Exterior back zip pocket, Interior zip wall pocket, Most seams finished with clear PVC piping, Uniquely adjustable soft tubular backpack straps, Clear PVC zipper pulls.

Ellington Main Street Backpack 

Ellington Main Street Backpack
Ellington's Main Street backpack was designed for the woman who wants a versatile and beautiful leather purse for around-town travels. Main compartment has two large pockets divided by a full-width zip compartment. Flap has hidden magnetic closure Two interior slip pockets One interior zip pocket Key clip inside Backpack straps adjust to fit most. Size (LxWxD): Approx. 12x11- 1/2 x4- 1/2 ? Fabric: Leather

Nine West Sleek and Sophisticated Backpacks 

Nine West In the Bag Medium Backpack

The soft, but structured, nylon body has gorgeous, leather-look trim in a classic style that will coordinate with all your favorite low-key looks. The bonus is that carrying it as a backpack (it can also be carried by its handle) will free your hands, so you can be at your multitasking best.





Nine West Vegas Signs Large Backpack

The backpack has become sleek and chic, thanks to Nine West's Small Signs. This useful, versatile beauty has a geometric print fabric body with refined detailing that'll give you a fashionable, upscale look.

J. P. Ourse & Cie. Yellowstone Collection Kangaroo Backpack 

Yellowstone Collection Kangaroo Backpack
You'll hardly know you are wearing it. This lightweight, streamlined bag cradles in the contours of your back, just as comfortable worn on one shoulder. Zip closure on the side, magnetic snap pocket on the front and adjustable shoulder straps with solid brass buckles. Yellowstone leather is a full grain cowhide that has undergone an aniline vegetable tanning process. This results in a luxuriously soft, pliable leather with a natural oiled finish.
Exterior Front: secure side zip opening, magnetic snap pocket, streamlined silhouette.
Interior: fully lined
Closures: US patented magnetic snap closures, smooth opening nylon coil zippers
Straps: 1/4" width, adjustable to 33"
Polished gold tone hardware

Latico Leathers Barcelona NS Organizer Backpack 

Latico Leathers Barcelona NS Organizer Backpack
Made of Nappa leather, matching stitching and strong design elements make this women's backpack practical and sleek for day or night. So easy to wear, they'll quickly become your favorites. Slim profile North/South organizer with 22" drop shoulder strap; easy access to interior by a double pull zipper on three sides; fabric lined interior with four main compartments and center zippered pocket; front and back interior pockets (one zippered, one open)and dog leash key keeper.

Cleo & Patek_Zig_Zag_Backpack 

Cleo & Patek Zig Zag Backpack
Smooth structured leather bag One main compartment with a hidden magnetic snap closure A 6.5'' security pocket Two 31'' long rolled and stitched criss-cross adjustable handles Fully microfiber lined interior and a cell phone drop pocket A protective polyester/cotton cover for storage included Dimensions: 12'' H x 3.5'' D x 12'' L

Piel Leather-Top FLap Drawstring Backpack 

Top FLap Drawstring Backpack
Front zip pocket under the top flap. Magnetic snap and drawstring opening to main lined compartment with zip pocket, and cell phone, open pocket, pen organizer. Rear side zip pocket. Top easy carrying handle and adjustable 29" backpack straps.

Tutela Silk Pink Sakura Backpack 

Tutela handmade
Backpack Silk
This feminine backpack sling can be worn many ways
over shoulder, across body, as backpack. Holding more than you think it would, it has two deep interior pockets, a zipper opening is towards body for security, gusset panel at base prevents accidental spills

Zipper strap:
Open - Two straps
Closed - One Strap

Aurielle - Happy Go Lucky Organizer Backpack 

Happy Go Lucky Organizer Backpack
Genuine leather with manmade contrasting trim and antique brass hardware, this 33" sling unzips to carry as a backpack. The main compartment has a magnetic snap closure and two top zip compartments on either side of the main compartment. Front exterior zip around organizer pocket includes a top zip divider pocket, 1 card slot, two cell phone pockets, two ID windows, and 2 penholders, 6" vertical zip slide pocket, 6" slide pocket, 3" slide pocket on the front exterior of the bag and a ID window on the back exterior of the bag.

Great Backpacks on Amazon 

The Digger Backpack

Amazon Price: $120.00 (as of 07/26/2008)

Ellington Organizer Complete Leather Satchel

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

KaraB Metro Backpack Faux Leather Vinyl

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

Hartmann "Aviator" Backpack

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

Buzz Gym Backpack with Body Strap 

Buzz Gym Backpack with Body Strap
Buzz Gym Backpack with Body Strap - The original buzz backpack gone gym size! Handbags 2 side pockets. Brocade on Platinum colored Silk Size: 9.5" x 9.5" x 4.5"

Lodis Audrey Collection City Backpack 

Sleek and beautifully designed leather backpack

Lodis Audrey Collection City Backpack
Is trim and slim with a crisp look for the busy professional. Featured here in a creamy butter yellow (also comes in red)this backpack is great looking with a roomy main compartment that has one zippered pocket. The front zippered pocker has key fob and 2 open pockets for cell phone/PDA. This leather backpack has adjustable straps. Top zip entry. Back open pocket closes with magnetic strap. Leather backpack has a roomy main compartment has one zippered pocket. Front zippered pocker has key fob and 2 open pockets for cell phone/PDA. Dimensions: 11.5in. x 10in. x 2in. (23.5 Linear inches), Capacity: 219 cubic inches, Weight: 2lbs

Fossil Womens Leather Backpack 

Fossil Womens Leather Backpack - Everyday Backpack - Color: Real Red - ZB8975622
Cute women's backpack is genuine leather with brass hardware and contrast stitching. Small handle with ID window on back. Front magnetic flap pocket. Two zip compartments. Interior zip as well. 9.5" x 11.5".

Aston Backpack 

Stylishly simple for everyday use

Aston Backpack 509 - Women's
Practical and versatile to serve all of your everyday needs. Made to keep everyday life simple and stylish this large backpack with zippered pocket is made of beautiful soft pebble grain leather that actually improves age.
Dimensions: 11" x 16" x 9".

The Furla Red Backpack 

The evening bag disguised as a backpack

The Furla Red backpack screams femininity and is beautifully designed in satin and leather with a self-tie and embossed Furlo detailing. You can take this backpack on a dinner date with your honey (when you get a chance) or a elegant black tie event. It has dual straps, silver clasp framed closure, an external pocket and a internal zip pocket.

The Italian designers of this bag the Furlanetto family create their bags based on elegance, femininity and artisanal detail and are also know for their affordable luxury.

The Furlo backpack also comes in Black and Champagne

FURLA - Women - HANDBAGS - Backpacks on YOOX.COM

The Carogi 

Artistry and Versatility all in one bag

Designer Carson Rogers (Carson Rogers Designs) created the Carogi bag in 1983. Usually works of art are meant to be hung on the wall or displayed in a favorite place designated in your home, but this triangular shaped shoulder bag is an exception to the rule. By utilizing a few well placed snaps it can be transformed into a bookbag, a travel bag and a sling backpack.

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The Carogi Bag comes in 3 sizes and has adjustable straps to fit your body. Made of supple leathers, denims and magnificent fabrics both imported and domestic they are one-of-a-kind collaged art.

The Carogi is:
fully lined
features padded straps
and is fashionable as well as functional with , and one pocket on the outside concealed under the flap.

The Carogi Bag is the ultimate in form and function. With such a wide variety of materials to choose from, there's a Carogi Bag just for you!

Loving leather - Always a classy look 

Stylish backpacks with the looks of a purse

When I first started to appreciate the art of accessorizing, backpacks didn't come in leather.

While searching on the internet, I found some beautiful bags in all sorts of material; leather, denim, cloth and even satin in a wide variety of shapes and colors.

I hope you will love the different styles as much as I do. The leather bags come in Tuscan, Columbian, Italian and Cashmere leather just to name a few. Talented designers of these works of art, most definitely have style in mind.

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