By Sylvie Labelle
With the first day back to uni straight around the corner it is essential that you set yourself up with the perfect college bag. Whether you are going into first year or are entering your last, having a stylish and handy bag not only makes your life easier, but it acts as the perfect everyday accessory to your fashionable fits.
Totes:
Lululemon Tote Bag
Lululemon Daily Multi-Pocket Canvas Tote Bag 20L
This classic tote is the perfect bag for uni. It is casual and made from the perfect canvas material. It also has plenty of pockets and section dividers making it super easy to organise all of your things!
Longchamp Tote Bag
Longchamp Le Pliage Original Large Tote
This bag is super luxurious and very popular. A lot of people criticize popular items for being ‘basic’ and ‘trendy’ and in a way I agree. However, this bag is popular for a reason: it is classic. This bag is very high quality and elevates any outfit you are going for. The gold hardware and neutral colour pallet of this bag makes it totally timeless and very versatile.
Parfois Laptop Bag
Parfois 15” Laptop Bag
This is a bag option for those of you who just want to bring their laptop with them to uni. This bag is smaller than the others but perfect for if you don’t need to bring a lot of things with you to class. This bag is totally cute, and you could swap the keyring for one of your own to add some personal style to your bag!
Backpacks
Classic Nike Backpack
Nike Classic Backpack 16L
This backpack is a simple classic. The branding is classic and the pockets inside are super handy for organising your laptop and other items. This bag does come in many variations so don’t worry if this style is too plain for you – there is lots of choice. Get 10% off in store with your ISIC card!
Levi’s Backpack
Levi’s L-Pack Large Backpack
This bag has just the right amount of space to hold everything you need and is the perfect uni bag. The square shape of this bag is very modern and on trend. With a laptop pocket inside the bag and a convenient front pouch, this backpack is a great contender for being your 2024/2025 uni bag!
Eastpak Backpack
Eastpak Padded Pak’r Backpack
The light pink colour of this bag is stunning and perfect if you’re looking to bring a pop of colour into your wardrobe. The black hardware and inner lining of this bag is unique and will make you stand out. I think that the simple style perfectly complements its brighter colour pallet. You can get this bag at Urban Outfitters and don’t forget to use your ISIC card to get 10% off your purchase! Why not treat yourself and get a new outfit to go with your bag!
We hope that these suggestions have helped guide you towards selecting your perfect uni bag! Wishing you a wonderfully stylish college year ahead!
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