It’s Time to Re-Up on Office Supplies

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Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, May 2008

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No matter how old I get, the nostalgic excitement of starting a new school year never entirely leaves me. Sure, I stopped buying new Jansports many moons ago, but I still find myself looking around my desk thinking about the things I can restock, revamp, or refresh come September each year.

Having a nice work setup can help you feel invigorated when working each day, especially when your home office is feet away from your bed (and admittedly, sometimes in it). While some people may be returning to offices this fall, many of us will continue to work from home for the foreseeable future. Temporary desk setups may have been a fine solution up until now, but with summer coming to an end, it’s time to maximize productivity by investing in your desk space and work accessories.

From work bags to sweaters that drape over the back of your chair, here are 20 items to help elevate your office, no matter where that may be this fall. 

The Desk Toppers

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Brother Vellies treasure vase

Areaware concrete desk accessories set

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Bang Olufsen beoplay H4 2nd Gen

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Master Dynamic headphone stand

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Ralph Lauren Home Brennan letter rack

The Everyday Work Bag

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Bottega Veneta BV squash tote

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Wandler Ava large leather tote

Cuyana oversize hobo

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Khaite circle medium leather tote

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Marni museo medium color-block crinkled leather tote

The Office Sweater

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La Ligne AAA lean lines cashmere sweater

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H&M cable-knit cardigan

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Chloé cable-knit wool blend sweater

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Cos knitted cotton-merino sweater

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Brunello Cucinelli bead-embellished cashmere sweater

The Noteworthy Additions

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Papier Desmond Dempsey bromley parrot daily productivity planner

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Muji gel ink ballpoint pen cap type 0.7MM black

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Smythson Panama make it happen textured-leather notebook

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Anthropologie Sukiro monogram notepad

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Anthropologie carmella desk organizer