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We love super smart backpacks for autumn

NOW is the time to splash the cash on some seriously funky backpacks with old skool charm.
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The best backpacks for autumn 2014
As autumn beckons, there's that back to school feel in the air. So NOW is the time to splash the cash on some seriously funky backpacks with old skool charm.
1

Backpack, £18, Boohoo

Brown, Bag, Pattern, Orange, Maroon, Luggage and bags, Shoulder bag, Creative arts, Visual arts, Fashion design,
Tribal prints continue to rule, so make off with this printed rucksack like an urban warrior.
2

Backpack, £18, Asos

Brown, Orange, Tan, Baggage, Pocket,
A boyish two-tone backback in navy canvas and leather look trim for pure preppiness.
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3

Backpack, £22, New Look

Product, Brown, Textile, Pocket, Bag, Style, Black, Leather, Travel, Grey,
A super smart grid print backpack, sleek enough to take to the office
4

Backpack, £180, Grafea at Asos

Blue, White, Bag, Electric blue, Turquoise, Azure, Luggage and bags, Leather, Aqua, Teal,
An electric surfer blue hardy leather bag, perfect for study book or for just looking cool
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5

Backpack, £275, Whistles

Grey, Silver,
For a touch of urban luxe, sling this soft grey leather beauty over your shoulder.
6

Backpack, £29.99, Vans at Surfdome

Pattern, Grey, Black-and-white, Rectangle, Synthetic rubber, Design, Pattern, Polka dot,
A vintage checkerboard effect skater style backpack with old skool charm.
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7

Backpack, £25, River Island

Orange, Bag, Peach, Visual arts, Creative arts, Illustration, Pattern, Day dress,
A snazzy Paul Frank print cartoon character rucksack will add a bit of fun on your journey to college, Uni or even work.
8

Backpack, £795, Mulberry Cara Delevingne Collection

Product, Brown, Bag, Red, Photograph, White, Style, Fashion accessory, Leather, Beauty,
Cara's mini Mulberry classic is on every girl's autumn wish list, we love this deep oxblood version.
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9

Backpack, £220, Kenzo at Selfridges

Blue, Font, Electric blue, Azure, Cobalt blue, Label, Symbol,
Wear your heart on your backpack, or send a message with this 'No Fish' graffiti bag.
10

Backpack, £14.99, H&M

Military camouflage, Camouflage, Brown, Product, Khaki, Pattern, Bag, Uniform, Beige, Design,
Go camo in this great khaki print backpack, perfect for the urban jungle.
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11

Backpack, £290, Gucci

Style, Azure, Black, Grey, Electric blue, Pocket, Shadow,
A sleek nylon designer rucksack from Gucci for the ultimate in stylish backpacking.
12

Backpack, £45, Floozie by Frost French for Debenhams

Product, Brown, Bag, Photograph, White, Fashion accessory, Style, Luggage and bags, Shoulder bag, Beauty,
For a little flash of glamour, this cream quilted backpack has a gilt chain trim and dangling chain charms.
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13

Backpack, £129, Etc by Orla Kiely at John Lewis

Brown, Product, Bag, Pattern, Style, Orange, Grey, Maroon, Beige, Shoulder bag,
A graphic leaf print in classic Orla Kiely print looks fresh and cool for back to school.
14

Backpack, £165, The Cambridge Satchel Company

Product, Brown, Textile, Photograph, Bag, Tan, Leather, Luggage and bags, Fashion, Shoulder bag,
A classic leather backpack in preppy school-satchel style, choose from deep tan or classic cream leather.
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15

Backpack, £35, Accessorize

Product, Bag, Style, Pattern, Shoulder bag, Fashion, Luggage and bags, Fawn, Design, Tote bag,
An eclectic graffiti effect backpack, perfect for some late summer sightseeing.
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Sairey Stemp
Senior Fashion Editori
As Senior Fashion Editor for Cosmopolitan I have the pleasure of creating fashion stories, product shopping pages and styling our celebrity covers. My previous role was Fashion Market Editor for Elle Magazine.
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