The backpack is making its way from the university campus to the workplace office. The bag often affiliated with mountains of textbooks, messy term papers and frenzied tardiness, is getting a makeover thanks to designer brands such as Marc Jacobs and Chanel. Now, international retailers are taking notice and re-imagining the bag as a more professional accessory.

Backpacks are now a stylish travel must-have, not just a necessity. Instead of slipping your laptop only into its designated case, why not keep it safer inside a larger bag? Why carry folders in your hand so you can use a chic but far-too-small clutch at work? Backpacks aren't juvenile, they're practical, roomy and the less-likely-to-get-stolen-at-the-subway choice.

From Park Shin Hye's pricey, glitter-sprinkled Brunomagli accessory to Kang Sora's professional Samsonite mini bag, browse fun trends below!

Park Shin Hye's Bruno Magli Blue Shoulder Backpack ($454)

[miss A] Suzy's Bean Pole Accessory Spencer Brown Backpack ($536)

[f(x)] Krystal's Lapalette Celine Backpack ($262)

Kang Sora's Samsonite Red beige "Tiana" Backpack ($165)

[IFINITE] Sunggyu's The North Face "Graffiti" Backpack ($108)

[Bangtan Boys] Rap Monster's Samsonite UFO Yellow Backpack ($165)

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