Cape Town-based artist Michael Chandler gave Miami boutique Cult Gaia a distinct look with a hand-painted ceramic tile mural covering the store's façade. Inspired by the owner's Persian heritage, the mural has Tree of Life theme and spans 1,800 tiles.

Chandler worked on this commission in his studio, Chandler House, mapping each tile so that they could be reassembled easily in Miami. The blue hue of the tiles hearkens back to the decoration of Persian mosques and is also reminiscent of the azulejos that decorate many structures in Portugal.

Once the mural theme was decided, Chandler was given creative reign over how the piece took shape. This led to a satisfying creative process that allowed Chandler to follow his artistic instincts.

“I really enjoyed watching the tree motif grow,” he tells My Modern Met. “I began with the thick tree trunk that originated from the ground, and then, with each tile, slowly thinned out and branched into the finest of branches at the tips of the mural.

“As I painted the tree, a range of birds, flowers and other forms emerged that I had no idea were inside me. It was a wonderful, and exciting process to see what would appear each day.”

Given that the final mural would only come together as a whole once in Miami, Chandler had the difficult job of ensuring that the composition would remain balanced. Now that the piece is installed, it's clear that Chandler's thoughtful choices have come together beautifully. The darker areas of the trunk anchor the mural but don't overwhelm the piece, and the animals scattered across its branches add interest without drawing too much focus.

Chandler applauds designers Jess and Jonathan Nahon of Sugarhouse Design and Architecture for thinking of his work and bringing him on board.

“I hope people who are working with spaces and design take away a little more courage to do things on this level of artistry,” he shares. “The world doesn’t need another gray building. Imagine more buildings were ‘artworks?’ What a wonderful world we would live in!”

Pleased to see his work in such a public setting where it can brighten someone's day, Chandler is excited about the direction his work is taking and hopes to continue pushing the creative possibilities of his work with ceramics.

Cape Town-based artist Michael Chandler gave Miami boutique Cult Gaia a distinct look with a ceramic tile mural covering the store's façade.

Chandler hand-painted 1,800 tiles for the Tree of Life-themed mural.

“I hope people who are working with spaces and design take away a little more courage to do things on this level of artistry.”

“The world doesn’t need another gray building.”

Michael Chandler: Website | Facebook | Instagram

All images by Kris Tamburello. My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Chandler House.

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The Olympics but high fashion.

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— Wisdom Kaye (@modsiwW) August 17, 2024

With the Olympic Games over and the Paralympics less than a week away, people are still buzzing about the best athletes from around the world gathered in one place. Inspired by the international display of talent, Wisdom Kaye has channeled this feeling into what he does best—fashion. The director, photographer, and model and has styled incredibly elegant outfits inspired by countries around the world for his “High Fashion Olympics,” a display of his boundless creativity and unique vision.

“Originally the goal for each look was to pull from different cultural aspects of each country to make their respective look, for example with China the blazer underneath the coat is worn with the collar up to parallel a Tanghuang, a traditional Chinese jacket which features the mandarin collar which originated in imperial China,” explains Kaye. “The texture and material chosen for the the outer coat is to represent the dragon, which is the fifth animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle, which corresponds to the year 2024, the Wood Dragon and the year of the recent Olympic Games, the star brooches also representing the starts on the flag.”

Kaye hoped to cover all the countries with this approach—evoking the country's flag and featuring pieces created by designers originating from the respective country. However, once he started working on it, he realized the plan was just out of reach due to time constraints, settling for either of the two.

Despite the setbacks, Kaye delivered 30 colorful and complex outfits. Most commendably, he excels at playing around with limited color palettes and motifs. For example, while the U.S., UK, France, and Australia flags share similar colorways, the stylist cleverly creates very different outfits that also reflect each countries values and history. While the UK gets the royal treatment with a long coat, the Australian outfit is more laid back and nods to the Southern Cross on the flag with discreet shiny accessories.

Take a look at all of the fashionable young man's outfits from his “High Fashion Olympics” and make sure to follow Kaye on Instagram to stay up to date with his stylish experiments.

Wisdom Kaye styled incredibly elegant outfits inspired by countries around the world for his “High Fashion Olympics.”

 

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Ever since Rosa Saito broke into the modeling industry, she has become the ultimate proof that age is just a number. The 73-year-old Brazilian model has walked the runway, starred in marketing campaigns, and graced the covers of fashion magazines. But most surprisingly, she has only done this for about five years—she first pursued a modeling career after her 68th birthday.

“No one had commented on my appearance until I reached 67, when people suddenly started to notice me,” Saito told The Guardian. It all began when photographers and casting agents in her hometown of São Paulo began stopping her in the street to compliment her looks and suggest she became a model. “It was very strange, but being spotted made me realize I could still achieve something for myself at this stage of my life,” she continued.

Known for her long, silver hair and elegant poses, Saito has tackled all kinds of fashion projects. Since we last checked in on her, she has starred in a Mother's Day campaign for fashion brand IDA, modeled jewelry for TROIS, appeared in ELLE Brazil, and even became the face for a line of beauty products by O Boticario.

Although she seems like a natural due to the elegance she emanates, it wasn't always easy. “At my first casting they asked me to act like I was just getting home from a nightclub, but I have never done that before,” she recalled. “I didn’t get the job, but I started to see how modeling is about inhabiting a character and performing. It was a challenge that began to excite me.”

The rejections only made her want to try harder. By turning past experiences into knowledge, she knew what photographers and other models would need to make a shoot work.

On top of the grace she brings to the industry, her attitude towards aging has turned her into a role model. For her, it’s important to show the fashion world that women like her exist and should be represented.

“I don’t feel old and I don’t think about getting old, since it’s a gift to be doing this in my 70s,” she says. “I have plenty of dreams for the future and milestones I want to achieve, but the real beauty of maturity is knowing that anything is possible, at any age.”

Ever since Rosa Saito broke into the modeling industry, she has proven that age is just a number.

The 73-year-old Brazilian model has walked the runway, starred in marketing campaigns, and graced the covers of fashion magazines.

Surprisingly, she has only done this for about five years—she first pursued a modeling career after her 68th birthday.

Known for her long, silver hair and elegant poses, Saito has tackled all kinds of fashion projects.

Over the last year, she starred in a Mother's Day campaign for fashion brand IDA, modeled jewelry for TROIS, appeared in ELLE Brazil, and even became the face for a line of of beauty products by O Boticario.

On top of the grace she brings to the industry, her attitude towards aging has turned her into a role model.

For her, it’s important to show the fashion world that women like her exist and should be represented.

“I don’t feel old and I don’t think about getting old, since it’s a gift to be doing this in my 70s,” she says.

“I have plenty of dreams for the future and milestones I want to achieve, but the real beauty of maturity is knowing that anything is possible, at any age.”

Rosa Saito: Instagram

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Rosa Saito.

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Every bargain hunter dreams of uncovering a treasure at a thrift store or garage sale, but one woman in the UK literally discovered a hidden gem. In the late 1980s, she visited a car boot sale at West Middlesex hospital in Isleworth in west London and was drawn to a box of costume jewelry. She bought a huge cocktail ring for £10 (around $13), and wore it daily for 30 years without knowing its true worth.

In 2017, the woman decided to get the ring properly valued after its sparkle caught her eye while she was cleaning. Her local jeweler told her it could have substantial value, so she brought the ring to Sotheby’s jewelry department to get it properly appraised. The London auction house believed the ring's “fake” gem was actually a real diamond and sent it to the Gemological Institute of America for testing. Much to the owner’s surprise, it was confirmed as a 26.2-carat diamond valued at £350,000 ($382,383.29).

“The owner would wear it out shopping, wear it day-to-day. It’s a good-looking ring. But it was bought as a costume jewel. No one had any idea it had any intrinsic value at all,” said Jessica Wyndham, the head of the auction house’s London jewelry department. “They had been to quite a few car boot sales over the years. But they don’t have any history of collecting antiques and they don’t have any history of collecting diamonds. This is a one-off windfall, an amazing find.”

The owner—who didn’t want to be named—earned a total of $717,338 at the auction, which was almost double the original value. “It’s a life-changing amount of money,” Wyndham said. “No matter what your background is or what your past experiences have been, it’s going to revolutionize someone’s life.”

It’s not known how the ring ended up in a car boot sale, but the diamond is thought to have been cut in the 19th century. Wyndham explained that this antique style of diamond cutting is “slightly duller and deeper than you would see in a modern style” and “could trick people into thinking it’s not a genuine stone.”

She explains, “With an old style of cutting, an antique cushion shape, the light doesn’t reflect back as much as it would from a modern stone cutting. Cutters worked more with the natural shape of the crystal, to conserve as much weight of the crystal rather than make it as brilliant as possible. The older stones have quite a bit of personality. They sparkle in a different way.”

A British woman discovered that the $13 ring she bought at a garage sale 30 years ago contains a 26.2-carat diamond valued at a little over $382,000.

h/t: [Upworthy]

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Photo: @parkeryaojj via Maker World (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

If you're a Star Wars fan and thought the ultimate customization your computer setup could get was a cool wallpaper or a character mousepad, think again. A designer known as parkeryaojj created a 3D-printed wireless mouse that looks like a miniature Millennium Falcon. On top of being incredibly detailed, the best part is that anyone with access to a 3D printer can easily make their own.

The Millennium Falcon wireless mouse looks exactly like Han Solo's ship, except that it has a scroll wheel near the upper middle part, but that's the main feature that keeps this from looking like an exact scaled-down model. The left and right-click buttons are cleverly concealed within the design—inspiring questions that maybe the Millennium Falcon looked like a computer mouse all along. While it's hardly ergonomic, it's perfectly functional and stylish.

If you want to take on the challenge of building your own Millennium Falcon mouse, the 3D CAD files can be found on Maker World. The designer printed the outer shell and used Bambu Labs’ Wireless Mouse Kit, which contains the inner components of the mouse. The shell, which can be printed in any color, comes in multiple parts that fit together, although the left and right buttons are held together using pillars.

While this is the kind of merchandise that Disney could be trying to sell officially, the fact that it’s made by fans for fans is something that would make the rebellious Han Solo proud.

To learn more about this project and see how others have created their own, you can visit the Millennium Falcon Wireless Mouse page on Maker World.

A designer known as parkeryaojj created a 3D-printed wireless mouse inspired by the iconic Millennium Falcon.

Photo: @parkeryaojj via Maker World (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

On top of being incredibly detailed, the best part is that anyone with access to a 3D printer can easily make their own.

Photo: @parkeryaojj via Maker World (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

The right and left-click buttons are cleverly concealed within the design—inspiring questions that maybe the Millennium Falcon looked like a computer mouse all along.

Photo: @parkeryaojj via Maker World (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

While it's hardly ergonomic, it's perfectly functional and stylish.

Photo: @parkeryaojj via Maker World (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

If you want to take on the challenge of building yours, the 3D CAD files can be found on Maker World.

 

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@cityhouse_furniture Replying to @Shell I need a Gorilla sofa!!! This couch started from a AI rendering. And it has now turned into a real live Gorilla sofa. Many people are searching for this amazing couch. Well here it is the real Gorilla couch@Inspiring Designs #cityhousefurniture #gorilla #gorillacouch #interiordesign #furniture #furnitureflip #chinafurniture ♬ original sound – Cityhouse Global

Nowadays, it can be tricky to tell whether online products are real or AI-generated. What about a company that takes AI as inspiration and makes the product tangible?

Recently, gorilla-shaped sofas became a viral trend on TikTok, all created using AI imagery. One particular video, AI-generated by LuxArts, caught the attention of eager customers. Comments were filled with users inquiring where to purchase one or commenting on how comfortable they looked. Recognizing the potential market, a furniture sourcing company in China called City House Furniture has decided to make this viral concept a reality.

The couches are offered in black and brown and can easily seat two people. In fact, the sofa is so large that the six-pack of the gorilla acts as a comfortable backrest, while the gorilla’s chest works as a headrest. In a video showcasing the couches, an agent explains that a client requested it after watching the AI TikTok monkey sofa videos. He then goes on to say, “Everything in China is possible,” which is evident in what they manufactured.

While City House Furniture has shown the real product they are selling, multiple accounts on TikTok advertise only the AI images of these couches. Additionally, various merchants on eBay are listing the couches with these AI-generated images, creating opportunities for scams. LuxArts has even dedicated a whole page on their website warning viewers about potential scams featuring their AI-generated images.

With the rise of artificial intelligence in our daily lives, an increasing number of artists have been using AI to either substitute or integrate into their work, creating a unique mixed medium. It’s clear that AI imagination can be used to create tangible products that benefit customers by offering innovative items; however, the line of ethics may blur as creatives begin to rely more on AI for design and inspiration. The future of AI in design conceptualization is yet to be determined, but it appears that City House Furniture is taking steps in trying to demonstrate how one can blend digital creativity with human manufacturing.

While these sofas are seemingly being manufactured, it is unclear whether they are currently available for purchase.

This AI-generated design concept of a giant gorilla-shaped sofa went viral on TikTok.

@luxarts_ai Gorilla Shaped Sofa ️ #GorillaSofa #WildComfort #UniqueFurniture ♬ Sunrise – BCD Studio

Now, a company called City House Furniture in China has turned the viral AI-generated concept into a real product.

@cityhouse_furniture I need a Gorilla sofa immediately !!! The design of the Full sized King Kong sofa is create based on a AI design. Only in China they are able to create such unique designs of sofa's. This amazing sofa is the perfect addition for a kids playroom or any living space.#cityhousefurniture #gorilla #gorillasofa #interiordesign #chinafurniture ♬ original sound – Cityhouse Global

While the company has showcased the actual product, many online listings for the sofas raise concerns about potential scams due to the sole use of AI-generated images.

@luxarts_ai Gorilla Beds ️ #GorillaBeds #StrongSleep #SturdyComfort ♬ nhạc nền – LuxArts

LuxArts, the AI designers behind the gorilla sofa, exclusively shares AI-generated concepts that look very realistic, but they have a warning page on their website about product scams.

@luxarts_aiDog Shaped Fur Lounge Chairs #DogFurChairs #CanineComfort #CozySeating Curl up in canine coziness with Dog Shaped Fur Lounge Chairs. These chairs are designed in the likeness of adorable dogs, complete with fluffy fur upholstery for maximum comfort. Bring a touch of whimsy and warmth to your home decor with Dog Shaped Fur Lounge Chairs, where every sit-down is a snuggle with man's best friend. ️✨ https://luxarts.net/dog-shaped-fur-lounge-chairs/♬ nhạc nền – LuxArts

City House Furniture: TikTok | Instagram
LuxArts: Website | TikTok
h/t: [DesignTAXI]

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The Paris Olympics still have a few more days to go, but across the English Channel, a man found a unique way to celebrate the games. Nicolas Georgiou is a designer and cyclist who makes GPS-based artwork. By creating tracking models with the help of the Strava app, he then goes out on his bike for hours on end, traveling for miles to “draw” a picture on the London map.

In honor of the Olympics, Nicolas Georgiou chose the original Greek discus thrower for his latest endeavor. Inspired by the image used for the 1948 London Olympics, the design had Georgiou cycling for 264 miles across London and Surrey. In the end, it took him 40 hours to complete it, “cycling through day and night,” as he told the BBC. He did it in two days with only three hours of sleep.

For Georgiou, his Strava art projects combine his love of cycling and drawing. This time, it also allowed him to pay tribute to London's Olympic history by visiting some landmarks from the editions hosted by the city in 1908, 1948, and 2012. “I am a proud Londoner and love my city,” he says. “What a great way [to] celebrate and to look back.”

While impressive, this is far from the first sports-themed piece of GPS art Georgiou has created. He recently drew a cyclist to celebrate the Tour de France, as well as the logo of The Black Unity Bike Ride.

To stay up to date with his GPS designs, you can follow Georgiou on Instagram.

Designer and cyclist Nicolas Georgiou celebrated the Olympic Games by “drawing” a Greek discus thrower on the London map.

 

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Take a look at some other of his Strava art creations.

 

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h/t: [BBC]

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Ready for back to school shopping? As summer creeps to a close and the school year begins, you've probably started a school supplies list. If you (or your child) want to stand out from the crowd and show off your creativity, there are plenty of cute school supplies for all ages.

We've chosen items that are great for note-taking and homework, including personalized pencils. Additionally, there are stackable stationery boxes and pockets with plenty of space for students to put away their essentials. But don't forget to pick up a set of pencil tip protectors! They will make sure the point of the pencil stays sharp even when it's inside a case.

Some kids school supplies trends include items with an eco-twist, such as bento-style lunch boxes that put less trash into the environment. Other items help you give to a good cause while picking up a back to school backpack. For instance, STATE Bags has multiple initiatives to help American families and children in need, including donating fully-stocked backpacks to schoolchildren and fueling empathetic conversations with children through an initiative called #WhatDoWeTellTheKids.

Scroll down for a selection of our favorite cutest school supplies.

To help you express your style in the new school year,  check out our list of essential school must haves.

Leaf Backpack

Etsy |$68

“Animal Bites” Cable Protector

Tuparka | $8.99

Rainbow Pencils

Duncan Shotton |

Retro Flower Tablets Folio

Society6 | $66

Unicorn Pencil Case

ZIPIT Store | $8.99

Trailblazing Women Page Flags

Girl of All Work | $7.50

Floral Cover Spiral Notebook

Steel Mill & Co | $16.95

Vincent van Gogh Magnetic Bookmarks

Monolike | $6.99

Rose Water Hand Sanitizer

Touchland | $16

Perpetual Calendar Planner

Lisa Rupp | $22

Cute Bookshelf Washi Tape

thecleverclove | $4.99

Personalized Pencils

WhiddensWoodshop | $5.95+

Pencil Tip Protectors

KUTSUWA | $12.88

Cute Animals Sharpener

Amazon | $7.99

Daruma Erasers

tsubakishop | $1.59

Hello Kitty Calculator

AOAILION | $9.99

Name Stamp

kuhara | $10.14

Stackable Stationery Boxes

DETEIN | $22.99

Children's Drinking Bottles With Bento Boxes

GrazDesign | $25.01+

Book Bag

Etsy | $193.67

Foil-Stamped Notebooks

Katharine Watson | $20.25 (2 pack)

Puffy Laptop Sleeve

Vandel | $22.99

Kane Backpack in Pink/Mint

State Bags | $95

Arrows & Feathers Sticky Note Set

Galison | $20.78

Triostar Keychain

Hemleva | $18

Colorful File Folders

Ban.do | $14.95

Flower Color Pencils

Trinus | $22 (set of 5)

Bento-Style Lunch Box

Bentgo | $23.99

Color Blending Dual-Nibbed Markers

Chameleon Pens | $79 (22-pen set)

Ruled Everglades Decomposition Notebook

Michael Rogers Inc. | $14.99

Modernist Artist Bookmarks

My Modern Met | $7.50

Brita Filter Water Bottle

Brita | $31.49

Cute Pouch for Pens and Pencils

Amazon | $8.99

Sometimes, for the best experience you need to upgrade your study space with a little motivation…

Be Brave Banner

LizziCamilla | $14.59+

…and a cozy blanket for a power nap.

Good At Naps Blanket

Calhoun and Co. | $118

This article has been edited and updated. Prices were accurate at time of publishing.

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The idea of a mechanical heart might seem like a plotline from a science fiction movie, but the Texas Heart Institute (THI); BiVACOR®, a clinical-stage medical device company; Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center; and Baylor College of Medicine have made it a reality. The group has just announced the first successful in-human implantation of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH).

Designed to help those with end-stage heart failure, it effectively pumps blood through the body using a magnetically levitated rotor. The compact design doesn't include valves, which makes it more durable and less prone to wear and tear. The titanium heart is operated by a smart controller that lets it adapt to a patient's activity level, even allowing them to exercise, thanks to its ability to pump up to 3 gallons (12 liters) per minute through the lungs and body.

The implantation occurred as part of an FDA-approved feasibility study. The study is testing the usability of the mechanical heart for people experiencing severe heart failure where traditional devices are not recommended. The goal is to allow these people a higher quality of life while they await a heart transplant.

“I’m incredibly proud to witness the successful first-in-human implant of our TAH,” shares Dr. Daniel Timms, founder and chief technology officer of BiVACOR. “This achievement would not have been possible without the courage of our first patient and their family, the dedication of our team, and our expert collaborators at The Texas Heart Institute.

“Utilizing advanced MAGLEV technology, our TAH brings us one step closer to providing a desperately needed option for people with end-stage heart failure who require support while waiting for a heart transplant.”

According to the World Heart Federation, heart failure of the world's leading cause of hospitalization and affects more than 64 million people around the globe. Though heart failure is treatable, more than half of people diagnosed with it die within five years due to lack of treatment. This makes devices like the TAH even more critical, as they can provide a bridge in care.

“With heart failure remaining a leading cause of mortality globally, the BiVACOR TAH offers a beacon of hope for countless patients awaiting a heart transplant,” said Dr. Joseph Rogers, president and chief executive officer of THI and National Principal Investigator of the research.

After this first successful surgery, four more patients will also receive the implant in a bid to see if it can be safely rolled out to a wider audience and gain full FDA approval.

Physicians have successfully implanted the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart in a human for the first time.

BiVACOR: Website | X

All images via BiVACOR.

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If you’re always on the search for that perfect bag to carry all your essentials, then look no further! Leather backpacks make the perfect accessory that offers the optimal blend of style and function. Whether jet-setting around the world, rushing to class, or taking a casual jaunt around town, a leather backpack will hold all your essentials and keep you looking pretty darn good while doing so.

Though they tend to carry a pretty hefty price tag, genuine leather bags are well worth the cost—especially if they are handmade. With expert craftsmanship and the general durability of leather, they’re bound to last for many years and even weather to a beautiful patina in the process. They just get better with time!

If you are vegan or simply prefer a more animal-friendly accessory, there are many faux leather options as well. And don’t think you have to sacrifice quality or style either. Scroll down for a list of beautifully hand-crafted bags that rise to meet any occasion.

Classy Leather Backpacks

With their sleek and classic designs, these classy leather backpacks look good whether you don them for business or pleasure. These go well with a more sophisticated ensemble, or you can dress them down with everyday wear.

Leather Convertible Backpack Tote

Time Resistance | $248.31+

Leather Laptop Backpack

Slow Time Leather Shop | $118+

Convertible Leather Backpack Satchel

Blue Berry Craft Studio | $100.59+

Convertible Leather Backpack Purse and Shoulder Bag

Di Ole Bags | $132+

Roll Top Leather Backpack

Kruk Garage Atelier | $201.50+

Casual Leather Backpacks

These leather backpacks are good for a casual day out and about. Whether traveling or running errands around town, they've got ample storage for the essentials and more.

Brown Leather Rucksack

Creol Bags | $117.75

Minimalist Leather Backpack

Mayko Bags | $186.75+

Roll Top Leather Rucksack With Aircraft Buckle

79street | $176.74+

Minimalist Cognac Leather Laptop Backpack

Leathery Co | $132+

Smooth Full Grain Leather Backpack

ELEVEN600 | $166.42+

Floral Tuscan Leather Backpack

Italy Leather It | $248.64+

Everyday Leather Backpacks

These everyday backpacks are a bit more robust. With their large capacities and variety of well-organized pockets and compartments for easy access, these leather backpacks are perfect for students or anyone who's always on the go.

Leather Backpack With Lining

Backpacks4Friends | $259.83+

Full Grain Leather Backpack

SHOPBAGsUA | $136.50+

Dark Brown Vintage Leather Backpack

Cavaldii ITALIA | $119.25+

Two-Toned Leather Backpack

Panda UA | $121.55+

Deep Blue Leather Backpack

Pikore | $101.75+

Burgundy Leather Backpack

Leathery Co | $114.95+

Distressed Leather Backpack

Leather Strata | $198.35

Faux Leather Backpacks

Of course, not everyone will swoon over genuine leather. These faux leather backpacks offer variety for those who prefer their accessories cruelty-free, and they don't hold back when it comes to style and quality.

Water-Resistant Vegan Leather Backpack

Sakka Handmade | $103.75+

Vintage Style Vegan Leather Backpack

Zua Accessorize | $66.99

Faux Leather Backpack

Sugulovas | $76.85+

Rustic Distressed Vegan Leather Backpack

Red Maus | $85+

Limited Edition Vegan Leather Convertible Backpack Purse

Zua Accessorize | $73.71

This article has been edited and updated. Prices were accurate at the time of publication.

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