Style & Beauty
if I love my fjallraven kanken, but want to upgrade..
crochetmonkey74 · 22/09/2020 13:55
I love my fjallraven kanken- it's light and packs loads in- I LOVE the way it fully opens up like a little suitcase- but it doesn't look very smart- I'm looking for something similar In size and shape- especially the way it opens but something with a bit more of a luxe feel- tried Knomo- they are nice but not quite handbaggy enough if you know what I mean. I'd like to use this backpack for work but also at weekends (doesn't need to carry a laptop) I have an A4 size ipad/MacBook thingy so it fits in most normal handbags
crochetmonkey74 · 23/09/2020 10:51
Laquila I know what you mean about why there are not more in that style! it's so perfect to have a zip round that opens fully- there are some on Amazon that are kanken shape and zipround, but with more pockets so I fancied one of those, but again a bit too casual, canvas and like you say what every 16 year old has!
Have looked at Nordace but again, the fabric is either 'worky' nylon or too casual canvas. I think the Fossil one is nice, and the john lewis one too- but neither are quite 'the one' yet!
SallyCinnamon3009 · 23/09/2020 10:56
I have a nordace sienna and love it. I think there are others on the website that open the whole way around
Coffee4Queen · 23/09/2020 11:07
crochetmonkey74 · 23/09/2020 11:12
ooh coffee that's nice- I'm not sure about how it goes so narrow at the top- but the opening and the internal pockets are good- will definitely bookmark that website
Sasuma · 23/09/2020 11:39
This sort of thing? www.radley.co.uk/doddington-medium-zip-around-backpack-aw19/
crochetmonkey74 · 23/09/2020 12:17
sasuma that's nice, will investigate that as not sure it is quite big enough as tapered at top
crochetmonkey74 · 24/09/2020 15:52
Laquila I think I might have found something
What do you think of this?
www.zara.com/uk/en/black-leather-backpack-p13283520.html?v1=53673188&v2=1547061
I love the shape- but am never sure about black leather- I normally prefer a brown handbag
TheLongRider · 24/09/2020 16:09
Have a look in the men's sections on websites for leather backpacks. They tend to look more functional but the hardware, leather and pockets tend to be better thought out. Also they are usually considerably cheaper than the female equivalent.
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.