Whether you're looking for a refined leather work bag or a rugged yet stylish adventure backpack, our curated list of top designer backpacks will help you find the best quality designer backpacks for 2024.
Our Top Recommendations at a Glance
- Best Overall: Zegna – Braided Leather Backpack
- Best for Work: Tom Ford – Technical Backpack
- Best for Travel: The North Face – Borealis Classic Backpack
- Coolest Design: Alexander McQueen – The Harness
- Best in Black: Saint Laurent- Full-Grain Leather Backpack
- Best Backpack for Men: Prada – Re-Nylon Logo Backpack
- Best Backpack for Women: Saint Laurent – Leather Backpack
How We Selected Our Best Designer Backpacks
We've curated this selection featuring the newest offerings from top-designer brands, ensuring premium quality. Our guide was inspired by multiple factors, including user feedback, designer prestige, and first-hand experiences with select models, guaranteeing informed recommendations. Check our editorial policy to learn more about our process.
Hermès – Allback Backpack
Taking cues from military gear, this canvas and leather backpack is tailored for on-the-go lifestyles. Its distinctive canvas embodies technical precision, delivering durability and lightweight performance. A must-have for contemporary explorers, it incorporates ingenious features: adjustable straps, a leather base that extends to create dual side pockets and a handy compartment for keeping your keys safe. Ideal for transporting laptops, it's the ultimate companion for those on the move.
What makes it stand out: laptop pocket, high-quality materials, elegant design
Dimensions:
- Height: 43cm / 16.9″
- Width: 30cm / 11.8″
- Max. depth: 11cm / 4.3″
Material: canvas and calfskin
Colour: beige (available in different colour options)
“I appreciate good quality and Hermès never disappoints.”
Louis Vuitton – Excursion PM Backpack
Crafted from Monogram canvas accented with leather trims, the charmingly practical Excursion PM Louis Vuitton backpack draws inspiration from the realm of hiking. Its main compartment secures with an adjustable sliding buckle, complemented by two front pockets adorned with buckles. Offering versatility, a gold-coloured chain, alongside the top handle, facilitates various carrying options.
What makes it stand out: small dimensions, different carrying options, many compartments
Dimensions:
- Height: 23cm / 9.1″
- Width: 21cm / 8.3″
- Max. depth: 10cm / 3.9″
Material: canvas and cow leather
Colour: brown, beige
“Cute, small backpack or bag, depends on how you want to use it. Just perfect for going around the city.”
Louis Vuitton – Takeoff Backpack
Crafted from textured cowhide leather, the Louis Vuitton Takeoff Backpack boasts a sleek and contemporary design, ensuring versatility for any occasion. Its monochromatic palette is accentuated by LV Initials in matching metal, adding a signature touch. A standout piece from the LV Aerogram Collection, this bag showcases a front pocket with a flap, characterized by bias-cut corners and a distinctive embossed name tag.
What makes it stand out: smooth finish, customizable label tag
Dimensions:
- Height: 43cm / 16.9″
- Width: 30cm / 11.8″
- Max. depth: 14cm / 5.5″
Material: cow leather
Colour: Atlantic blue (available in different colours)
“I love the colour and the smooth leather, I feel like on a catwalk when I carry this backpack!”
Prada – Re-Nylon Logo Backpack
Crafted as a contemporary interpretation of an '80s archival design, this Prada backpack is constructed from eco-friendly Re-Nylon, Saffiano leather trims with a crosshatch and waxed finish. Adorned with the iconic triangle logo plaque, blends heritage with modernity, making it a statement piece for any fashion-forward individual.
What makes it stand out: spacious interior, rain protection, divided into many compartments
Dimensions:
- Height: 40cm / 15.5″
- Width: 28cm / 11″
- Max. depth: 20cm / 8″
- Min. length shoulder strap: 48cm / 19″
- Max. length shoulder strap: 102cm / 40″
Material: Re-nylon
Colour: black
“Spacious and with many compartments, it protects my stuff from rain; just what I was looking for!”
Brunello Cucinelli – Medium Shearling Backpack
Made from cosy wool-blend shearling, this backpack reflects its Italian roots with a soft, luxurious feel. Its drawstring closure combines practicality with a modern look, making it both functional and stylish.
What makes it stand out: original design, practical closure, regulated shoulder straps
Dimensions:
- Height: 22cm / 8.5″
- Width: 18cm / 7″
- Depth: 12cm / 4.5″
- Min. length shoulder strap: 61cm / 24″
- Max. length shoulder strap: 70cm / 27.5″
Material: fabric
Colour: beige
“So cute, so tiny, so soft. It’s a perfect accessory for my after-work life.”
Tom Ford – Technical Backpack
This black backpack from Tom Ford is crafted from a technical fabric with a smooth finish. Detailed with leather trims, multiple zips, and a spacious interior compartment, it combines functionality with refined style.
What makes it stand out: elegant but casual design, multiple compartments, spacious interior, leather bottom
Dimensions:
- Max. height: 43cm / 17″
- Min. width: 29cm / 11.5″
- Max. width: 35cm / 14″
- Min. depth: 16cm / 6.5″
- Max. depth: 21cm / 8.5″
- Min. length shoulder strap: 57cm / 22.5″
- Max. length shoulder strap: 78cm / 30.5″
Material: polyester, calf leather
Colour: black
“This very practical, elegant backpack, is perfect for me.”
Gucci GG – Retro Coated-Canvas Backpack
Gucci's backpack exudes a timeless vintage charm, designed to enhance signs of wear over time. Crafted from the house's iconic ‘GG Supreme' coated-canvas and accented with brown leather trims, it effortlessly combines classic elegance with enduring style.
What makes it stand out: durability, classic design, easy access to the interior
Dimensions:
- Handle Length: 7cm / 2.8’’
- Height: 44.5cm / 17.5’’
- Width: 44cm / 17.3’’
Material: coated canvas, brown leather
Colour: beige and brown
“I just love the Gucci canvas, and this backpack fits to my casual outfit.”
Saint Laurent- Full-Grain Leather Backpack
SAINT LAURENT redefines backpacks with a sophisticated touch in this Italian-crafted piece. Made from black full-grain leather and finished with adjustable padded straps it features a drawstring-adjustable top, allowing flexibility to accommodate varying needs throughout the day.
What makes it stand out: simple but elegant design, adjustable interior compartment, rain protection
Dimensions:
- Handle Length: 9cm / 3.5’’
- Height: 38cm / 15’’
- Width: 28cm / 11’’
Material: full-grain leather
Colour: black
“Soft leather, nice design and perfect size to fit all my belongings.”
Saint Laurent – Leather Backpack
Renowned for making beautiful designs, this Saint Laurent backpack does not disappoint. Made from cream-coloured leather, the gold-tone lettering on this bag lets everyone know that this is one stylish designer backpack.
What makes it stand out: soft leather, small size, easy opening and closure
Dimensions:
- Height: 29cm / 11,4’’
- Width: 22cm / 8,6’’
- Depth: 15cm / 5,9’’
Material: lamb leather
Colour: black / beige
“Saint Laurent never disappoints. This bag is just what I was looking for.”
The Row – Sporty Backpack
With a minimalist and compact design, this chic piece is crafted from robust nylon canvas, ensuring it’s as durable as it is stylish. The leather straps offer a tasteful contrast, while the logo-engraved hardware provides that subtle hint of opulence.
What makes it stand out: casual design, very spacious interior, durability
Dimensions:
- Height: 37cm / 14.5″
- Width: 25cm / 10″
- Depth: 25cm / 10″
- Length shoulder strap: 60cm / 23.5″
Material: fabric
Colour: beige
“The size of this piece lets you carry all you want wherever you go.”
Bottega Veneta – Avenue Intrecciato Leather Backpack
With a beautiful woven leather detail and deep colour, this leather backpack oozes Italian Couture. It comes with an external and internal pocket that makes organizing your belongings a piece of cake.
What makes it stand out: original design that goes along with other brand’s creations, small but spacious
Dimensions:
- Handle Length: 7cm / 2.8’’
- Height: 47cm / 18.5’’
- Width: 31cm / 12.2’’
Material: leather
Colour: black
“Fits perfectly with my other Bottega Veneta accessories, the design is gorgeous!”
The North Face – Borealis Classic Backpack
The North Face canvas backpack hits the spot for those looking for a more casual look. With enormous space, plenty of pockets and extra padding for more comfort, this backpack is ideal for weekend travel, outdoor pursuits, or simply trekking to the office.
What makes it stand out: very good value for money, many compartments, commodity and durability
Dimensions:
- Depth: 14cm / 5.51’’
- Handle: 5cm / 1.96’’
- Height: 49cm / 19.29’’
- Strap: 31cm / 12.2’’
- Width: 35cm / 13.77’’
Material: nylon and polyester
Colour: black / yellow
“Durable and practical, the best backpack for my trekking trips.”
Alexander McQueen – The Harness
Alexander McQueen's Harness leather backpack is created in a unique panelled design that showcases the brand's iconic style. The backpack features a striking logo print on the front, which adds a touch of visual interest to the sleek leather construction.
What makes it stand out: original design, casual look, spacious interior compartment
Dimensions:
- Depth: 16cm / 6.29’’
- Handle: 9cm / 3.54’’
- Height: 40cm / 15.74’’
- Strap: 42cm / 16.53’’
- Width: 31cm / 12.2’’
Material: calf leather, fabric
Colour: blue, beige, black / different colour options
“Beautiful, original, chic.”
Gucci – Jumbo GG
The backpack, with the iconic ‘GG’ monogram – a tribute to the founder Guccio Gucci – stamped on full-grain leather, has a roomy interior, and a specially padded slip pocket for your laptop. With two adjustable straps, this bag marries function with high fashion seamlessly.
What makes it stand out: high-quality leather, vintage design, laptop pocket
Dimensions:
- Handle Length: 6cm / 2.4’’
- Height: 45cm / 17.7’’
- Width: 13cm / 5.1’’
Material: leather
Colour: black
“Elegant backpack, goes with any outfit, and you can feel the quality.”
Zegna – Braided Leather Backpack
Zegna's backpack showcases a front panel crafted using the label's innovative PELLETESSUTA™ technique. The lightweight shell construction, trimmed with leather, ensures a durable and structured design. With ample practical pockets, a convenient drawstring, lobster clasp fastening, and a spacious interior that holds a dedicated compartment for your laptop, you can’t go wrong choosing this piece.
What makes it stand out: spacious interior, different compartments, elegant design, high-quality materials
Dimensions:
- Height: 41cm / 16.1’’
- Width: 32cm / 12.6’’
Material: lamb and calf leather
Colour: dark brown
“I love the soft leather and the 3D pattern, the compartments, the commodity, everything!”
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Last Updated on March 16, 2024 by Editorial Team
