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Can anyone recommend me a stylish teacher bag?

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coodawoodashooda · 09/06/2024 16:19

Something with somewhere for a laptop. And nothing that looks look a Granny's shopping bag. Over the shoulder handles if possible please.

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Crumpetsssss · 09/06/2024 21:31

ManilowBarry · 09/06/2024 20:14

This comes with an extra strap to wear over your shoulder/across your body.

I like the olive colour

uk.mattandnat.com/products/soren-briefcase?variant=34528002375724

That’s gorgeous! Adding to Christmas list!

RishiIsACuntWaffle · 09/06/2024 21:26

Johnhasalongmoustache · 09/06/2024 20:19

Mate. This is not ok

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This is absolutely usual as a teacher.

ThinWomansBrain · 09/06/2024 21:25

not a teacher, but regularly lug a laptop about
I bought one of these recently - from TK Maxx, about £25 rather than £75
www.alpinetrek.co.uk/ucon-acrobatics-aloe-hajo-mini-12-daypack/?

fully waterproof, and very slim, so if I'm on a short bus or tube ride I can sit with it still on my back. Mine is Navy, grey and a very pale pink.

Even if they still don't have stocks of these, TK Maxx is good for discounted laptop bags.

Ucon Acrobatics Aloe Hajo Mini 12 - Daypack | Buy online | Alpinetrek.co.uk

Ucon Acrobatics - Aloe Hajo Mini 12 - Daypack ➽ Free delivery to UK from £75 - Buy online now! ✓ 100 Day Return Policy ✓ Dispatch within 24h ✓ Expert advice

http://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/ucon-acrobatics-aloe-hajo-mini-12-daypack

RishiIsACuntWaffle · 09/06/2024 21:24

Kipling super worker.

BCBird · 09/06/2024 21:16

The cheaper the better for me. I.need new trainers before an expensive laptop bag.

Vgbeat · 09/06/2024 21:14

I bought a fab one in Spain last year, just a large leather tote but it's great for throwing laptop and pad etc in. Not exactly like this but not dissimilar https://www.pureluxuries.com/products/freer-cashmere-blue-leather-tote-bag?currency=GBP&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpZWzBhC0ARIsACvjWRMOmuslEkWVuOuUrQ0NGLk8kalZ_hFaqLuojtrBZQjE0RlMYio93ZgaAu77EALw_wcB

'Freer' Cashmere Blue Leather Tote Bag

Crafted from genuine leather with a beautifully soft pebble grain finish Part of the Pure Luxuries London 'Eco Collection' - natural leather, free from polyester linings and plastic zips Comes unlined with an exposed, soft-to-the-touch natural leather...

https://www.pureluxuries.com/products/freer-cashmere-blue-leather-tote-bag?currency=GBP&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpZWzBhC0ARIsACvjWRMOmuslEkWVuOuUrQ0NGLk8kalZ_hFaqLuojtrBZQjE0RlMYio93ZgaAu77EALw_wcB

BCBird · 09/06/2024 21:13

Teacher here of 30yrs. Technophobe. I bring mine home every night. Need it in case I have to e mail cover for classes if I'm.inwell- too much hassle to be off tbh. At weekends there is usually something that needs to be done. Mine comes in a canvass bag- stylish- no. If it's raining it goes in a carrier bag and then the canvass bag

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coodawoodashooda · 09/06/2024 20:50

Whoknewitwasthishard · 09/06/2024 20:34

I use a TK max £1.00 shopping bag
Nothing else is big enough
I take my lap top home every night

My current bag is similar but from Teaco.

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reelcat · 09/06/2024 20:49

Honey and toast have some gorgeous leather ones that fit a laptop

StrikesAtticFlat · 09/06/2024 20:46

I have a Cabaia backpack - very popular in my school. Fits masses but lovely looking (imho).
Loads of colours to choose from.

Can anyone recommend me a stylish teacher bag?

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coodawoodashooda · 09/06/2024 20:44

Supersoakers · 09/06/2024 19:39

ive got this which works for me https://www.oliverbonas.com/accessories/emma-stripe-tote-bags#selection.color=14

I love this!

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coodawoodashooda · 09/06/2024 20:42

So many recommendations! Can't wait to examine them all. Thank you!

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Giraffel · 09/06/2024 20:41

I've got knomo and fossil laptop bags and backpacks but lately I've been using a £6.99 corduroy tote from Amazon.

Whoknewitwasthishard · 09/06/2024 20:34

I use a TK max £1.00 shopping bag
Nothing else is big enough
I take my lap top home every night

QuillBill · 09/06/2024 20:33

Mate. This is not ok

That depends on when you leave though. We have a good head who treats us like professionals. Some people will stay at school after the children and arrive before they do. Others arrive ten minutes before the children and leave when they so so they will need to do work at home.

Shoe19 · 09/06/2024 20:30

My Roka backpack is the best thing ever for transporting my laptop back and forth to work.. And yes, I am a teacher! Added bonus, it is wipe clean and water-proof too.
https://rokalondon.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpZWzBhC0ARIsACvjWRPKnwCdoU9dbF_IgCviaNA98HBT1G7DgmE6LwEOD3Lu9Ixeftobng4aAglBEALw_wcB

ROKA London | Live Life In Colour | Bags & Backpacks

Live life in colour with ROKA London. Our bags are made using recycled materials for you to look amazing and feel confident that the things you carry are safe. ROKA London is a certified B Corp.

https://rokalondon.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpZWzBhC0ARIsACvjWRPKnwCdoU9dbF_IgCviaNA98HBT1G7DgmE6LwEOD3Lu9Ixeftobng4aAglBEALw_wcB

Fishlegs · 09/06/2024 20:24

My sister isn’t a teacher but she loves this laptop bag for work, she’s had it months now and it still looks really good.

https://www.sosatsuma.co.uk/bags/the-laptop-bag-of-dreams

Laptop Bag Of Dreams — SoSatsuma

The laptop bag of dreams .. Or so my friend (Michelle) tells me. I don't have the kind of job that requires me to carry my laptop around but she does. She loves this bag, she actually did a happy dance.

https://www.sosatsuma.co.uk/bags/the-laptop-bag-of-dreams

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 09/06/2024 20:22

Why is it odd to take your laptop home?! I have a school laptop and at home I have a shared family pc. I work at home at the weekend and sometimes in the week and I don't want my potentially confidential school stuff on my pc.

Johnhasalongmoustache · 09/06/2024 20:19

flowergirl24 · 09/06/2024 18:03

Also I take my laptop home every night, as I work over the weekend and at least 2 hours every evening.

Mate. This is not ok

BagFullOfNoodles · 09/06/2024 20:17

I use this but I'm not a teacher so don't need to take loads of books home for marking, fits a laptop small and large notebooks, pencil case, glasses, chargers and other bits and bobs, it has a phone pocket on the back too

https://www.fatface.com/accessories-home/womens-accessories/bags-purses/ava-backpack/0000632.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpZWzBhC0ARIsACvjWROMnTuxupbhJ6uaoq411az76J1ap8Yeq50gcz2-P8CAzIZrineR8rsaAnPxEALw_wcB
I have the green one

ManilowBarry · 09/06/2024 20:14

This comes with an extra strap to wear over your shoulder/across your body.

I like the olive colour

uk.mattandnat.com/products/soren-briefcase?variant=34528002375724

JudgementalRaccoon · 09/06/2024 20:12

i second @Hopeandmoss - I have a Mia Tui bag which not only fits my laptop in, but can also slot over the handle of my trolley (and incidentally, over a suitcase handle for holidays!). I love it 🙂

https://miatui.com/products/jennie-travel-bag

Jennie

Jennie can be used for many different occasions, its hand luggage size for Ryanair. Easyjet, Jet2 & British Airways. Jennie is a travel handbag that makes a perfect weekend handbag. With the pocket at the back to go over the handles of a suitcase, Jenn...

https://miatui.com/products/jennie-travel-bag

Lokshen · 09/06/2024 20:08

Not a shoulder bag but I have this and it is great

https://www.fjallraven.com/uk/en-gb/bags-gear/kanken/kanken-bags/kanken-laptop-172/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpZWzBhC0ARIsACvjWRMc9uls0Tk-l7F0SycCR623P9ZqIVRGXY7CdOyrKyjVanCKixSIse8aAlT8EALw_wcB

Kånken Laptop 17"

Classic Kånken backpack with a separate, padded 17” laptop compartment. Produced without PFCs, made for a lifetime of use.

https://www.fjallraven.com/uk/en-gb/bags-gear/kanken/kanken-bags/kanken-laptop-172?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpZWzBhC0ARIsACvjWRMc9uls0Tk-l7F0SycCR623P9ZqIVRGXY7CdOyrKyjVanCKixSIse8aAlT8EALw_wcB

Poppysmom22 · 09/06/2024 19:49

DelphiniumBlue · 09/06/2024 17:03

You guys are hilarious, firstly querying why a teacher might to bring a laptop home, and secondly suggesting bags for several pounds!
OP I'd get yourself over to TK Maxx to view a selection of decent bags at a good price. I got my very attractive Day Birger& Mikkelson backpack from there a few years ago for about £50, (with a laptop compartment) and the one I bought DS from there for his first year at uni is still going strong 10 years later.

i earn less than a teacher but I have a nice bag because I like to buy things once and have them last and I save up for nice things and take care of them very judgemental of you to assume that a teacher can’t afford nice things really

Supersoakers · 09/06/2024 19:39

ive got this which works for me https://www.oliverbonas.com/accessories/emma-stripe-tote-bags#selection.color=14

Emma Stripe Tote Bags | Oliver Bonas

Emma Stripe Tote Bags

https://www.oliverbonas.com/accessories/emma-stripe-tote-bags#selection.color=14

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