Most of us are lugging our laptops between the office, home or somewhere in between (shoutout to South Western Railway). Hands up if you carry yours around in a) a canvas tote, b) a bag-for-life or c) your arms? This isn’t an exercise in shaming – most of us have wedged ours into a basket bag at some point in time – but now that we find ourselves in the throes of back-to-school season, it feels like the right time to treat yourself to an upgrade. The best laptop bags in the business have an inner compartment for your tech, which is usually padded, along with several other pockets to keep the contents of your bag as streamlined as possible.
Horizn Studios' Gion Backpack has a separate laptop pocket and is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, making it the perfect laptop bag for cyclists after something sturdy.
If you're looking for something that fits your laptop but also has fashion credentials, there's a handful of high end and high street bags that tick both of those boxes. Mulberry's classic totes are an investment but these bags, along with Aspinal of London's, Smythson's and Anya Hindmarch's, have the kind of timeless design that will go the distance. If you'd rather a backpack, Fjällräven's Kanken bags are an affordable and always popular option. Here are our favourite best laptop bags for women below.
SHOP: The Best Laptop Bags For Women You Can Buy Right Now
shop.kaai.eu
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Kaai's range of leather and canvas totes are designed to fit your laptop in perfectly - along with all your other daily bits and bobs, but still look super chic. Whilst we love their bestselling leather range, available in plenty of shades, this new canvas tote nails the 2024 utility trend.
www.uk.rains.com
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No one wants a soggy laptop from their commute. Rains' backpack is water-resistant, with adjustable straps and available in 12 colours. What's not to love?
www.stubbleandco.com
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For a lightweight backpack that looks good, we love this style by Stubble & Co. Made from water-resistant material and with ergonomically designed straps for comfort, this bag has a protected 13" laptop compartment for the commute.
Longchampwww.longchamp.com
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Longchamp's Le Pliage has had an overhaul - and the extra large handbag is a sensible yet stylish solution for storing your laptop, with its very own pocket.
horizn-studios.co.uk
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Another waterproof design, Horizn' sleek vegan style is available in 10 different shades. With space to hold a 13" laptop, it's easy to see why it's a bestseller.
www.fjallraven.com
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A classic that'll never fail, Fjällräven's Kanken Backpack is a winner for those who like to go hands-free on their commute.
www.ospreylondon.com
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Osprey's leather bag can carry a laptop up to 16" - and also has two slip pockets and a zipped pocket to help keep your belongings organised. Now reduced from £295 to £175, think of it as a back-to-school treat.
www.awaytravel.com
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As its name would suggest, Away's bag really does do everything. It's water-resistant with a 15" laptop pocket and has plenty of interior and exterior pockets for ease when you're travelling.
Natalie Hammond is Grazia’s Senior Fashion News Editor. She loves winter, hates summer and can often be found writing about the weather (and what on earth to wear).