The best leather backpacks are made from high quality leather and are guaranteed to last you a lifetime. Leather backpacks are great for anyone who travels a lot or commutes to work every day. The best leather backpacks will hold virtually anything you need to get through the day, from your laptop to an umbrella to the basic necessities. Leather backpacks aren’t gender or age specific either. Men, women and even teens are all into the leather backpack trend. Because of their effortlessly cool style, backpacks are no longer thought of as “nerdy” but cool and sophisticated.

When it comes to deciding what color to go with, most people stick with a neutral color like black or brown because it matches most things. Considering the high quality of the leather used, the best leather backpacks only get better with age so the more you use it, the better it will become. They come in a variety of styles with different kinds of details. Most leather backpacks come with some sort of metal hardware, and depending on the designer, can have a lot of extra detail like grommets, distressing and more.

The most popular brands that sell leather backpacks are Madewell, Frye and Rebecca Minkoff. You can shop them at Zappos, Urban Outfitters, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and more. Celebrities who love the leather backpack trend include Olivia Munn, Rihanna, Lauren Conrad, Emma Stone, Karlie Kloss, Mary-Kate Olsen and many more. Shop the best leather backpacks that our editors are obsessed with below!

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