Nothing hits nostalgia quite like sporting a backpack. These bags are here to stay with a whole new look. Available in a wide variety of styles, colours and textures, they’re nothing like what you grew up with. No matter your taste, you’ll be sure to find one that fits your everyday style. Opt for a a bold Aztec or Zebra print, perhaps a simple and casual leather backpack, or even a luxurious, lady-like option (take a cue from Ashley Olsen, pictured above with a crocodile backpack). The best thing about backpacks, besides adding a fashionable touch to your look, is its functionality because let’s face it, fitting a laptop or books isn’t easy or comfortable with a pretty purse. Find your new favourite bag and strap on a backpack like the good old days with a reinvented, modern edge.

(Photo: Ashley Olsen via DailyMail wearing the Row, her own collection with sister Mary-Kate Olsen)

1. Ecote Patterned Canvas Backpack, $69, available at Urban Outfitters
2. Aldo Tortoriello, $60
3. Forever 21 Zebra Pattern Backpack, $40
4. Coach Studio Legacy Leather Backpack, $258
5. aunts & uncles Conehead Backpack, $379, available at Rowan Sky, Paper-Ya, Brooklyn Clothing
6. Kate Sheridan Triangle Print Backpack, $214, available at ASOS

By: Janina Sarmiento, Vancouver

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