The Best Leather Backpacks

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Cavalier Convertible Backpack, $68, freepeople.com
This hunter green leatherette backpack can transform into a purse, much like the similar-looking but way more expensive Alexander Wang style.

Forget crossbody styles and trendy python prints--backpacks are the most popular style of bags for fall, especially in supple leather. Every designer from Gucci to Chanel to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's line The Row made leather backpacks this season. Whether you need something to tote your laptop around in, or you're just looking for something stylish and comfortable on your shoulders, we've rounded up the best leather versions on the market. Are you vegan, or trying to nab this style for extra cheap? We've got some fashionable faux options options too. By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor