Chic Backpacks20 ChicBag ObsessionsAttachments407PocketbooksHandbag HeavenInstyleOutsideForward20 Chic Backpacks That You Can Carry Outside of School - Oliveve from #InStyleZoe ToteTote 16Necessary AttachmentsPebble CowBlack HandlesCow LeatherNickelForwardzoe tote in nickel pebble cow leather with black handles by oliveveWant: A Haircalf Leopard Backback That Turns Into a Crossbody Bag What: This awesome haircalf leopard-print backpack. Why: Lest you still think backpacks should only be worn by those hurrying to math class or those setting out for a camping adventure, we’re here to tell you that the recent emergence of the fashion backpack seems to be here to stay, and we’re all about this super-sleek version that’ll look fantastic all winter.  It’s kinda like buying two bags, as a slide connects the shoulder straps for cross-body wear. How: We’d rock this on a standard workday with an overcoat and jeans, or out at night with a cute minidress, tights, and a pair of killer ankle boots.

Of course, since leopard’s totally the same thing as a neutral in our book, it’ll technically pair with pretty much anything in your clsoet. Oliveve Dottie Haircalf Backpack, $429; Fall FeelsStyle PointAttachmentsSaddle BagViewFashion DewForwardFall feels with this saddle bag by Oliveve FREE worldwide express delivery. + Review This Item Free Shipping Worldwide: No matter where you are sending your order, we offer free express shipping across the globe. Easy Returns: Because we understand that not every purchase is exactly right, we've made returns easy. With the return form and return shipping label included with every order, customer service calls aren't necessary. And if you're in the USA, returns are free. Shipping Within USA Only: For Amazon Prime members, free two-day shipping is available for all Shopbop & East Dane products. Our apologies we don’t support your browser. Please update your browser to view Anthropologie correctly.As much as we love ogling the latest from our favorite brands, we’re always on the hunt for the next big thing.

After all, some of the most envelope-pushing styles come from designers whose names you may not have heard — yet. Find them, we did, thanks to Lord & Taylor's emerging talent initiative.borderlands backpack glitch ps3Introducing Brand Assembly, a concept shop featuring up-and-coming contemporary designers, slated to open this fall at Lord & Taylor's NYC flagship. skybags fox laptop backpackBased on what we've seen so far — innovative yet wearable styles you'll be living in come next season — it's safe to say these brands have the staying power required to reach household-name status.backpack manager eden eternalSo, we're giving you a sneak peek: Ahead, meet the creative geniuses behind Michelle Kim, to be adored, Etelka, Oliveve, Priory of Ten, Maria Dora, Sachin & Babi, and Calla. javelin backpack vacuum

Not only did four of our style editors get to know everything about them (inspiring success stories and pet names included), they were also styled in their favorite pieces from the designers they interviewed. lollygag backpackSo, when we tell you you need Oliveve's structured backpacks in your life stat, you know we mean it.education backpack learningstationClick on for a primer on the new faces in fashion you'll be name-dropping in no time. Designer: Michelle KimModeled & Interviewed By: Connie Wang, Style Director "Easy to wear, but also easy to snag compliments with? That's always the ultimate goal for our everyday pieces, and the designs coming from Michelle Kim hit just the right notes. There's nothing fussy about her pretty pieces, but they're always a little off and left-of-center…which is a good thing." — CWYou grew up around clothes in your father's garment factory.

Did that affect your work? "Seeing the work being done and knowing the people at the machines, I came to appreciate what it takes to make clothing. I was impressed with the assembly-line structure of putting clothes together — different sewers stitching various pieces of a garment, then coming together for the finished product. That efficiency is something that has stayed with me."Michelle Kim skirt, DKNY dress. You also have a very academic background in fashion design. Does that give you an edge? "At Parsons, I learned so much about design and discipline. They were extremely strict with attendance and serious about the amount of work we received. But, at the London College of Fashion for my masters, I learned to develop my own design process. I taught myself to start with inspiration and really dig into the research, making it personal and finding inspiration in things that aren't literally fashion. I had the luxury of time during my masters to really do a lot of handwork and exploration, which I miss these days."

What kind of inspiration do you incorporate into your designs now? "I get very inspired by vintage prints. I love things that have history, that conjure up moods and scenes of the past, and bring them to the present through color and my designs. The quirky prints from the 1930s always make me smile. I love being able to integrate original artwork into my collection, too." What brands or artists inspire you? "Idolizing was my full-time job growing up. I’m a fashion child of the '90s. I loved the grunge look from Anna Sui and Perry Ellis by Marc Jacobs, and I did absolutely everything in my power to copy those looks in high school, pairing floral printed dresses with my Dr. Martens boots. I got to work with Anna, and she instilled me with confidence in my aesthetic and individuality. My clothes have a simpler silhouette that probably speaks to my '90s fashion obsessions — menswear-inspired with details that show my feminine side."You've come a long way from your dad's garment factory — how does it feel to be a part of Lord & Taylor's young designer initiative?

"As an emerging designer and business, I aspire to be sold in department stores, but I’m quite small for that now. This is a wonderful way to experience being in a bigger store while being acknowledged as a young designer. I feel blessed to have this opportunity to have my brand reach more people — it celebrates a unique and personal attitude, so anyone who challenges the status quo of beauty, contributes to society, and is confident in herself can wear it." Designer: Bin Bin McNiven of to be adoredModeled & Interviewed By: Connie Wang, Style Director "While I'm a tomboy at heart, there's a side of me that can't resist a good flounce, ruffle, and bow. The wares at to be adored speak to that more whimsical part of me and approach feminine, girly silhouettes with the ease of menswear, which is something I can appreciate." — CWThere's a lot of whimsy in your line. What words do you hope women use when describing your clothing? "Fun, modern, youthful, audacious, irreverent, and effortless."