The College Girls' Guide to Chic Backpack Alternatives

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Listen up girls, next semester is right around the corner. While you may already have your sneakers, dorm room decor, and so on, one of the most important purchases you can make this time of year is the bag you'll be lugging around with you from class to class. But if you're bored of the backpack—fear not! There are tons of different (and chic!) options in the market.

You can choose a canvas tote with a cheeky phrase, or, if you wish to go a more sophisticated route, opt for a leather or calf-hair style, to name just a few. Whatever your vibe, you'll find the perfect hit-the-books-in-style match for you below.

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Stella McCartney

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Off-White

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$780 Off White SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Topshop

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$68 Topshop SHOP IT Opens a new window

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J.Crew

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$20 J. Crew SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Florabella

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$99 Florabella SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Ban.do

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$25 Ban.do SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Building Block

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$690 Building Block SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Madewell

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$148 Madewell SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Zara

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$40 Zara SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Frances Valentine

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$225 SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Mango

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$100 Mango SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Tibi

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$1,295 Tibi SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Clyde

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$184 Clyde SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Madewell

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