The Hands-Free Bag That's on Our Radar Right Now

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When you read hands-free bag in the headline of this story, we're guessing (if you didn't see the above image, of course) that the first thing that came to mind was a crossbody and then maybe a fanny pack, right? Both valid, but today we're focusing on another often forgotten purse in the category: the backpack. Not just reserved for back-to-school shopping roundups, the little leather backpack is actually the perfect bag for travel, weekends, or simply, looking cool anytime. Whether it contrasts a dressed-up look or complements a streetwear-chic vibe, it's totally on our radar right now, and if it happens to be on yours too, then shop our small leather (and faux leather) backpacks below. 

Editor-at-Large

Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2020, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch 90 Day Fiancé.