ONCE THE RESERVE of public school pupils in Britain, satchels ultimately transcended the world of classrooms and corridors and made their way onto the catwalk.
While referenced as far back as 1599 by William Shakespeare in As You Like It, the satchel’s popularity has grown only in recent years, fuelled in no small part by the establishment of the Cambridge Satchel Company in 2008.
Traditionally, satchels were worn across the body to facilitate the weight of the books within, and while that remains the same today, the size and design of the satchel has changed over time.
If you have yet to get your hands on one and are keen to get a start on your A/W wardrobe, there is an array to choose from right now.
Whether you’re saving or splurging, want little or large, take inspiration from our top picks.
1. ASOS DESIGN mini satchel bag (€48.39)
This is 100% leather, fully lined and has a magnetic closure.
2. Urban Country Green Messenger Satchel (£36.55)
A departure from the traditional colour, but classic in its design, this bag is scaled to accommodate laptops and other essentials.
3. Handmade brown leather satchel (€87.49)
With free shipping to Ireland and available in a range of stunning colours, this is one of our favourites.
4. ASOS DESIGN v-bar satchel (€30.42)
This has a faux-leather exterior and a small grab handle.
5. Satchel Cross Body Bag (£14.99 +PP)
Handy for work or college as it is designed to hold A4-sized files.
6. Brown leather satchel (€49.00 + PP)
Handmade with two inside compartments, this is a nod to the more traditional satchel design.
7. Cambridge Style Work Satchel (£19.99)
We’ll be honest; the colour won us over.
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