16 designer backpacks perfect for work and the weekend

We are always partial to a great handbag or an oversized tote. However, we do need something more practical and less strenuous on the occasion. For example, if you're one who goes to the gym before or after work, a handbag is insufficient to carry everything you need on top of your work laptop and documents.

And this is where backpacks come in. The roomy designs have since evolved to more stylish, contemporary designs that befit modern tastes. To see our top picks that are perfect for the office, keep scrolling.

Soft Lady Backpack, $1,145, Mansur Gavriel

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Beige & Black Linear Knit Backpack, USD$550, Issey Miyake from SSENSE

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Mini Quilted Lambskin Lola Backpack, $2,490, Burberry

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YSL-Plaque Matelassé-Leather Backpack, $3,642, YSL from Matchesfashion

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FF Jacquard Fabric Backpack, $3,100, Fendi

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Convertible Mini Julian Backpack, $309, Rebecca Minkoff

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Medium Re-Nylon Backpack, $2,700, Prada from Farfetch

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Small Kilia Backpack, $593, Moncler from Farfetch

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Gallop Backpack, $4,700, Dior

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Y Leather Backpack, $1,384, Discord Yohji Yamamoto from Farfetch

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Astro Quilted Backpack, $1,071, Moncler from Farfetch

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Heart-Print Quilted Backpack, $419, Love Moschino from Farfetch

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Anchor logo-print backpack, $1,130, JW Anderson from Farfetch

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Logo-Print Zipped Backpack, $578, Alexander Wang from Farfetch

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M Black Logo-Distorb Backpack, $385, Bimba Y Lola

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Jacquard 1945 Backpack, $1,630, Balmain

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