Photos: The Social Shopper: August 11, 2012

Not since L.L.Bean introduced monogramming on theirs or Prada debuted that simple nylon silhouette (and instant favorite of our own Grace Coddington) has there been this much excitement swirling around the most basic of fall fashion items: the backpack. Nowadays, however, it is no longer just a symbol of back-to-school shopping or summer camping trips—it’s become the bag of choice for models looking to streamline their routine—and for good reason. It is the perfect, hands-free way to tote all of your belongings between go-sees and runway shows and still stay connected to a myriad of tech devices—as evidenced on StreetPeeper. Not a model? Not to worry. It has the same, chic effect on anyone trying to juggle a busy daily schedule.

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