Messenger Bags Better Than Backpacks or Briefcases

Schools are back in session and many employees are returning to the office. So now’s the time to buy a carryall to carry everything from books to laptops. But this fall we’re trading in backpacks and briefcases for something much chicer. That’s right, we’re favoring messenger bags. The utilitarian bags recently received a high-fashion makeover thanks to brands like Etro and Bottega Veneta. There are also stylish offerings from more mid-priced labels. Think Coach and Rag & Bone. We’re not afraid of borrowing from the boys, however. Let’s face it: messenger bags tend to be marketed to guys. Even big fashion houses follow suit. So, just like with men’s fragrances, we’re ignoring gender stereotypes by embracing the trend in any and every form. Here are the best messenger bags to cart around campus or to the office.

Messenger Bags

Messenger Bags #1

Etro Pegaso Bag in Suede, $1,720 at Etro
Messenger Bags #2

Modaluxe Golden Valley Vegan Messenger in New Sage, $78 at Free People
Messenger Bags #3

Coach Gotham Signature Coated Canvas & Leather Messenger Bag, $495 at Saks
Messenger Bags #4

Rag & Bone Field Leather Messenger Bag in Brown, $695 at Nordstrom
Messenger Bags #5

3.1 Phillip Lim Accidental Messenger Bag, $695 at Shopbop
Messenger Bags #6

Cuyana Messenger Bag 16-Inch in Light Stone, $395 at Cuyana
Messenger Bags #7

Supreme x Lacoste Small Messenger Bag, $285 at Farfetch
Messenger Bags #8

Black Heaven by Marc Jacobs Large Nylon Messenger Bag, $175 at SSENSE
Messenger Bags #9

Royce New York Leather 15" Laptop Messenger Bag in Tan, $300 at Bloomingdale’s
Messenger Bags #10

Michael Kors Gabardine Messenger Bag, $168 at Bloomingdale’s
Messenger Bags #11

We The Free Watson Messenger in Cherry Chocolate, $158 at Free People
Messenger Bags #12

Mango Bag With Ruched Detail, $49.99 at Mango