25 Designer Backpacks for High School & College Students for Back to School

Whether you’re in elementary school or a few classes away from getting your bachelor’s degree, nothing makes back to school easier than a great backpack! In first grade I was obsessed with my Disney backpack, junior high I was crazy about my embroidered Jansport and finally when it was time to graduate from college, I was all about the designer bag. As a girl who loves fashion, I’ve always adored statement worthy backpacks! If you’re a high school or college student who loves fashion and/or designer backpacks, you’re in luck! I went “shopping” online and found some fab bags that will make you forget about summer and eager for back to school season!

Gorgeous designer backpacks for back to school!

If you love polka dots and Tory Burch as much as I do, you’ll LOVE this backpack! Isn’t it perfection? Adore!

Tory Burch 'Kerrington' Dot Print Flap Backpack in Viva Dot Mini Black
Tory Burch ‘Kerrington’ Dot Print Flap Backpack in Viva Dot Mini Black

 

Stunning Metallic Bag

This metallic bag is perfect for your iPad mini!

Halston Heritage Backpack
Halston Heritage Backpack

 

You can’t go wrong with kate spade! This bag is perfect for back to school and the weekend.

Kate Spade New York Callen Backpack in Black
Kate Spade New York Callen Backpack in Black

 

 

Trendy perforated black backpack!

The perforated trend is incredibly popular! This perforated black backpack is a must.

Topshop Perforated Backpack in Black
Topshop Perforated Backpack in Black

 

 

Classic black leather backpack for back to school!

3.1 Phillip Lim Name Drop Backpack
3.1 Phillip Lim Name Drop Backpack

 

 

Love our girl Tory Burch’s canvas backpack! It’s available black and white, solstice/Tory Navy, or Camo/Jasper:

Tory Burch Canvas Backpack in black and white
Tory Burch Canvas Backpack in black and white

 

 

 

Fun boho chic backpacks

Deux Lux Varick Backpack in Olive
Deux Lux Varick Backpack in Olive

 

 

While this boho fringe backpack might not hold much, it is just way too hot not to post!

Cleobella Emerson Fringe Backpack in Black
Cleobella Emerson Fringe Backpack in Black

 

Must Have Studded Backpack

Love gold studs, especially this black bag!

Cleobella Leena Backpack with Studded Pocket
Cleobella Leena Backpack with Studded Pocket

 

 

Fun floral print backpack!

If you love flowers as much as I do, you’ll adore this backpack.

Nordstrom Wildfox Leather Trim Canvas Backpack in Austen Rose
Wildfox Leather Trim Canvas Backpack in Austen Rose

 

 

Chic backpack for the fashionista!

 

3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Backpack in Black and Cream
3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Backpack in Black and Cream

 

Fun Tropical Inspired Backpack

Who doesn’t love palm trees? 🙂 This fun tropical inspired backpack will make school feel like a vacation. Sort of! 😉

Herschel Supply Co. Settlement Backpack (Palm Trees) Resort
Herschel Supply Co. Settlement Backpack (Palm Trees) Resort

 

 

This backpack is part grunge and part preppy! If you love plaid and polka dots, this bag is for you!

Herschel Supply Co. 'Heritage' Backpack in Rust Plaid Polka Dot
Herschel Supply Co. ‘Heritage’ Backpack in Rust Plaid Polka Dot

 

 

Rosey Floral Backpack!

I adore roses, and this Betsey Johnson rosey floral backpack is perfection!

Betsey Johnson Nylon Backpack in Rosey Floral
Betsey Johnson Nylon Backpack in Rosey Floral

 

 

Trendy Marc by Marc Jacobs backpack!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Knapsack in Quartz Grey
Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Knapsack in Quartz Grey

 

Chic blue backpack!

adidas by Stella McCartney Weekend Backpack
adidas by Stella McCartney Weekend Backpack

 

I can’t get enough of black backpacks with gold studs! This bag is incredibly glam!

Alexander McQueen 'Padlock' Studded Leather Backpack in Black and Gold
Alexander McQueen ‘Padlock’ Studded Leather Backpack in Black and Gold

 

 

This wine colored backpack with silver studs is perfect for fall!

Ash Studded Backpack
Ash Studded Backpack in wine

 

 

Classic Milly quilted backpack for the gal who loves luxury!

Milly Avery Backpack in Black
Milly Avery Backpack in Black

 

 

Leopard Print Backpacks

Leopard is one of the hottest trends for fall! I’m loving this Tory Burch leopard print designer backpack for back to school. Leopard is always on trend, and always fabulous.

Tory Burch 'Kerrington' Backpack in Ocelot and Black
Tory Burch ‘Kerrington’ Backpack in Ocelot and Black

 

 

 

Another fun leopard print backpack! This one is from designer Betsey Johnson:

Betsey Johnson Nylon Backpack in Leopard Print
Betsey Johnson Nylon Backpack in Leopard Print

 

 

When it comes to shoes, I’m definitely a Frye girl! I love their boots. This Frye backpack is a must!Frye Elaine Vintage Backpack in WhiskeyFrye Elaine Vintage Backpack in Whiskey

 

 

Chic black backpack for fashion lovers!

ONE by Gelareh Mizrahi Two One Two Python Backpack in Black
ONE by Gelareh Mizrahi Two One Two Python Backpack in Black

 

 

As you can tell I love studs, especially MCM Studs!

MCM 'Studded - Small' Coated Canvas Backpack in Black
MCM ‘Studded – Small’ Coated Canvas Backpack in Black

 

 

Gingham is such a popular fashion and decor trend! I can’t get enough of this black and white gingham check backpack.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Domo Arigato Backpack in black and white
Marc by Marc Jacobs Domo Arigato Backpack in black and white

 

 

 

Candie Anderson®