But now that backpacks have been creeping into the high fashion realm the past few seasons and are poised to be one of fall's hottest trends, I'm considering giving them a second chance. With some of the hottest designers and celebrities showing off fun ways to style the typically casual look, you could say I'm a bit intrigued. While I'm deciding whether to jump back into the back-to-school-inspired style, I'll be taking inspiration from these stylish ladies.
Funny lady Kristen Bell toted her black backpack on the red carpet with her for a recent press appearance.
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If Mother Monster herself Lady Gaga can make a backpack look high fashion, you know it's worth trying.
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Diane Kruger made her backpack Coachella cool, but the look would work all summer long if you ask us.
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Matching your backpack to your trench coat is a fun way to try out the trend, a la Olivia Palermo.
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Lily Allen looked too cool for school in a maroon jacket, denim skinnies and a beige backpack slung over her shoulders.
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Backpacks come in all colors of the rainbow, so you're sure to find one to fit your personality, like Rita Ora did.
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Katy Perry knows well that tiny backpacks can polish off a preppy outfit.
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Shop the look
LANY Let's Twist Again Backpack (lanystyle.com, $60)
Selena Gomez has been spotted wearing this one, so that makes it cool enough for us.
Welcome Backpack (modcloth.com, $68)
Large enough to tote all your daily essentials but definitely not bulky like your former book bags.
Trendy Clueless Backpack in Seafoam (dailylook.com, $65)
Pretty pastel colors can convert any hesitant fashionista to the growing backpack trend.
Call it Spring Glod Backpack (callitspring.com, $40)
Carry it for travel or to add a touch of sass to your daily street style.
Beauty.com x Adam Selman Miss Baby Backpack (Beauty.com, free with any $100 purchase)
Rihanna's costume designer Adam Selman designed this baby backpack for the busy, trendy gal and filled it with loads of free beauty samples. Sounds like a win win to us.
We want to know: Are backpacks a fashion must or no?
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