Rucksacks have gone stylish this season with everyone from Alexander Wang to Lacoste sending models sprinting down the catwalk.
With the Olympics taking place this year, fashion has gone into fitness overdrive with many of the Spring Summer 12 shows adding a touch of Sports Luxe to their collections. Rucksacks are the easiest way to channel the trend and lucky for mums, they’re hands free making them ideal for when you’ve got little ones in tow.
Let the bag do the talking by keeping the rest of your look simple. Pair a canvas or denim rucksack with a classic white tee, boyfriend jeans and plimsolls for a feminine take on Tomboy dressing. For a more grownup grunge look, pair a chic leather rucksack (The Row and Topshop Unique get our vote) with a black maxi dress biker boots.
The Row Leather Backpack
Net-a-porter.com
This super sleek black leather number takes the humble backpack into luxury territory. Wear it with heels, flats, summer dresses, Bretons, skinny or boyfriend jeans, and just about everything else in your wardrobe.
Leather Rucksack
Topshop
This suede rucksack will add a chic modernity to your look. Don’t be afraid to dress it up with dresses and heels too.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Havana Backpack
Selfridges
Ditch the handbag for a backpack when traveling this summer. Much more practical, spacious and comfortable when you’re getting on and off planes, this tropical print bag has us dreaming of sandy beaches already.
Frost Plastic Backpack
Topshop
Indulge in ice cream shades of sweet raspberry with this girly backpack. Made of frosted plastic, it’s the perfect bag for wet and windy days.
Alexander Wang Leather Backpack
Net-a-porter.com
Master of the Sports Luxe trend, Alexander Wang is back with this cool piece from his Cruise Collection. Pair with nudes and neutrals and clean, simple shapes for a modern sporty vibe.
House of Holland Tweed Rucksack
ASOS.com
With warn denim, a patent panel and tough gold padlock; this bag will add a punkish edge to your summer wardrobe.
Pierre Hardy Leather Trimmed Backpack
Net-a-porter.com
Nod to the Sports Luxe trend with this Olympic worthy backpack. Pair with this season’s pastel brights for a flash of colour.
Peter Jensen Canvas Rucksack
Farfetch.com
Borrow from the boys with this quirky mens rucksack and brighten up your school run look of comfy jeans and a parka.
Veau Foulonné Backpack
Longchamp
This classic Longchamp bag is part of a range of unisex luggage, bags, accessories and small leather goods – perfect if you want to mix and match whilst travelling.
Floral Backpack
ASOS.com
Florals were a major trend on the SS12 catwalks. Indulge in the look with this girly floral print backpack.
Barbour Beacon Backpack
Selfridges
Add a heritage chic edge to your city look with Barbour’s update on the classic Beacon. It’s rich caramel colour will look great with navy, grey and white so keep the rest of your look simple and sleek.
