Backpack in style

During our recent travels, I found the best bag to carry was a backpack. When you’re on holiday your days are varied - from walking the streets of a tourist village in the morning, to a museum in the afternoon, to dinner at night. You want to be comfortable, not having to lug a handbag around all day, but you want to be stylish as well. 

When I look for a backpack, I want one that’s versatile. One that can hold everything you’ll need for the day, that you can use as a backpack, but also one you can carry as a normal handbag. So here are my picks of the backpacks.

Mulberry Cara Delevingne Bag

Black Natural Leather £995

This bag ticks all the boxes for me, as Mulberry usually do. Great size, great look (very Bayswater) and can be carried on the back, on the shoulder, and on the arm. The Cara range is full of different sizes and styles, but for me the middle range plain leather is the best. For this kind of money, I don’t want to be in possession of a camouflage design that will look outdated next season. To be honest, I think it looks outdated now. Available at www.mulberry.com

Moschino Quilted Backpack

$AU553

Fun and funky, Moschino has become a favourite of celebrities like Lily Allen. The downside to this bag, for me, is that it’s a proper backpack. No holding it in the crook of your arm. It reminds me of my school days, really. To reminisce, I’d probably fill the thing with books. Available at www.farfetch.com

LK Bennett Sophia Backpack

£295

I’m a huge fan of LK Bennett. They take timeless chic to a whole new level. This bag has a hobo style, and is the perfect ‘throw it in’ bag for the day. Available at www.lkbennett.com

Aspinal of London Letterbox Rucksack

$AU1225

Aspinal of London describe this bag as ‘relaxed and practical but full of attitude.’ Yes indeed. Over the northern hemisphere summer, this bag was seen on members of the ‘It’ crowd in Glastonbury. Definitely the perfect music festival bag. It looks cool, and reminds me of those leather backpacks we had back in 90s. If you’re looking for something a little quirky, then check out their character bag. Super cute! I love this bag, and I want one. Are you reading this, Mariya Dykalo? Available at www.aspinaloflondon.com

Oroton Tour Backpack

$AU695

I’d like this a whole lot more if the top handle was a little bigger, but that can be compensated by the easy-access side pockets, perfect for your phone or your keys. Available at www.oroton.com.au