Where can I find a real leather black backpack?

[CheddarIsNotTheOnlyCheese]

I'd be grateful for any ideas please.
It's my 40th birthday soon and I might receive some cash instead of gifts. Dh has promised to make up the rest that I'll need. Im thinking around £150. Ive been looking on John Lewis and Amazon but no idea where else to look. Never spend anything on myself.

I’ve had a bag from here before - it was lovely. Then it was stolen
www.hidesignleather.com/product-category/backpack/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjKXo6_Li3wIVirTtCh3VvQqdEAAYASACEgJkvPD_BwE

www.fossil.com

Lovely stuff!

HC that website is ace! I love that you can get an idea how the item might fit. Wish that was standard practice for more firms. Included 2 photos.

I got a fabulous black backpack from Jigsaw for Christmas. It was in the sale, down from £199 to £139, but seems to have disappeared online - it might still be available in their shops. It was a like this one but plain leather, not mock croc: www.jigsaw-online.com/product/stevie-croc-emboss-backpack/J38075_BL010

I have this... I love it, but it’s small so might not be what you’re looking for.

www.cambridgesatchel.com/collections/womens-backpacks/products/small-portrait-backpack-in-leather-black

They do bigger ones, but I’m not sure what they look like in the flesh.

Try Etsy.

Michael Kors have them - if you can get to Bicester you may get a bargain www.michaelkors.co.uk/rhea-medium-leather-backpack//R-30S5GEZB1L?color=0001 or www.michaelkors.co.uk/rhea-medium-slim-leather-backpack//R-30H6GEZB2L

All saints have some I think.

And/Or at John Lewis have had some nice ones. Also Whistles.

@cinnamontoast I got the same backpack for Christmas almost three years ago after looking everywhere. It was recommended by someone in Russell and Bromley actually, as they didn't have anything suitable 😂

I've used it everyday since, apart from summer,
and it's still looks as good as new, so definitely worth the money (paid full price).

I'm pretty sure Jigsaw do them every year now.

Sowing, they do seem to do them regularly. I'm really impressed by Jigsaw's bags. The quality is great.

I love these Eastpak ones

www.ospreylondon.com/portofino-italian-leather-rucksack-blue?refSrc=13689&nosto=nosto-page-product2

I’ve been lusting after the Whistles ‘Verity’ backpack in black leather for years! At £280 it’s a bit over your (and my!) budget though!

Oliver Bonas have this currently: www.oliverbonas.com/accessories/imogen-black-leather-mix-backpack

Try eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Real-Leather-Black-Backpack-Rucksack/333000131454?hash=item4d885ac37e:g:MecAAOSwawpXvIi0:rk:67:pf:0&LH_BIN=1 You can always find something lovely on there

Perpetual I've seen this on the HOF website. It's a whistles one.

Also I like the look of the OB one. I want a hidden pocket and that has one. Only £100 too. Defo a contender. The ones I have are rounded or drawstring and want a change so the shape of that one is appealing. The one I currently have is a cheap Amazon one. It's nice enough but pleather and the stitching is coming apart.

Borntobequiet that Osprey bag is stunning. My sister would love that. It's her 40th soon too. She has looked after us selflessly so I'm going to see if our parents want to contribute to that as stuck for ideas. If not I'll still buy it for her.

I looked at Amazon for ideas op and agree about the crapness. I love how shit quality materials are now called vegan leather

Cheddar do you have a link to the Whistles bag please? I can't find it on their website.

Grafea do great leather backpacks

TK Maxx usually have a good selection

@cinnamontoast

Can you fit an A4 pocket file in the bag? Thanks

Here’s the HOF link www.houseoffraser.co.uk/bags-and-luggage/whistles-farrow-pocket-detail-backpack/d944523.pd#305848749,q=whistles-backpack
Thanks for the head’s up Cheddar! I had hopes of the front pocket of the Verity being the perfect place to keep my A5 planner, but not sure if that’s worth an extra £80 over this one!

Kate spade had some gorgeous ones