If you haven’t worn a backpack ... leather in a sleek, streamlined silhouette, the bag is surprisingly roomy and can accommodate all of your daily essentials, including a tablet or small laptop.

the diagonal lines give this small black tote bag a dynamic pop. If you’re feeling classic tote fatigue, opt for an eye-catching trapeze shape, like this tasty brown leather top-handle by DeMellier.

But what if we told you that you can get the best of both worlds in one small but mighty bag? The Fossil Mini Leather Convertible Backpack Purse is exactly that, a three-in-one solution to ...

Three years ago, on my birthday, I unwrapped a plain black leather Baggu bag: small, bucket-shaped ... strap that could turn it into a mini backpack and leather that had gone stiff and shiny.

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. In my research, stylist Catherine Bibeau lent me her expertise. She agrees that ...