Eight Genuine Leather Backpacks Perfect for Students by Le Donne

Expand your favorite students’ sense of fashion as they expand their minds with one (or more) of these genuine leather backpacks, which are great for those heading back to school. These eight examples feature some of the best Colombian Vaquetta leather bags we make, perfect for younger students as well as undergraduates and postgraduates walking around campus with all their gear in tow.

1. Le Donne Leather U-Zip Mid-Size Backpack

Vaquetta cowhide, which develops a lovely patina over time, is soft and supple and has a genuine leather feel plus durability that lasts. This handmade mid-size leather backpack features a U-shaped zipper that lets you dive straight into the lined, spacious main compartment, perfect for women on the go. You can choose from a variety of hues, including navy, red and cafe, to match your favorite color palettes.

2. Arcity Unisex Sling Bag

The Arcity Unisex Sling Bag, perfect for any student, is as versatile and functional as it is refined. Sumptuous Vaquetta leather in black, cafe or tan and antique hardware finishing touches make this backpack something truly special. The bag, which features a handy magnetic snap front closure, can be slung over either shoulder.

3. Distressed Leather Laptop Backpack

Le Donne Leather’s Distressed Leather Laptop Backpack is ideal for anyone who has a ton of stuff to tote around campus, yet wants to look good while running to and from classes. Smart rustic Colombian leather in chocolate or tan plus a padded computer compartment, a U-zip compartment with pen holders and a business card holder are just some of the highlights that make this backpack a solid choice for busy students.

4. Riverwalk Women's Backpack

Students, or anyone who loves to travel light, will appreciate the understated elegance of our Riverwalk Women's Backpack. In black, cafe and tan, the simple yet eye-catching silhouette of this Vaquetta leather bag (with dual-zipper compartments) lets any woman carry her essentials around in style.

5. Luna Women's Backpack

With a divine, feminine shape and lots of space inside, the Luna Women’s Backpack combines practicality with a gorgeous design aesthetic. This full-grain Colombian Vaquetta leather work of art features a lined interior, a back zip pocket and a magnetic flap closure, making it as functional as it is beautiful.

6. Large Traveler Backpack

Sometimes you need a huge backpack to carry around all your supplies. When you have to hit the road or are studying abroad, Le Donne Leather's Large Leather Travel Backpack won’t let you down. This roomy bag with drawstring and magnetic closure comes with pockets galore, including an interior zip pocket, exterior vertical zip pocket, two exterior slip pockets and four exterior zip pockets. In other words, you’ll never run out of places to stash your stuff.

7. U-Zip Mini Backpack

This women’s leather mini backpack makes a great gift for any student searching for a smaller bag to tote around or an accessory to replace a purse. This backpack comes in black, cafe, red and tan. The U-shaped zipper lets you get into the easily accessible main compartment. When it comes to endearing, playful accessories, a stylish mini backpack just might be the way to go.

8. Convertible Shoulder Bag/Backpack

Can’t decide between a shoulder bag or a backpack for student life? Why not select the two-in-one option? Our Convertible Shoulder Bag/Backpack (for women and men) features clean, elegant lines. The soft yet sturdy Vaquetta leather design converts from a shoulder bag to a backpack, depending on your mood or gear-hauling requirements, letting you switch up how you carry it.