Zip Style Method: Ten swanky laptop bags for her

Knomo Beauchamp Backpack

Knomo has engineered the Beauchamp as a slim stylish backpack that can crossover from business day to evening out. It’s tough in sleek nylon on the exterior but soft enough to pad out. The slip section takes a 15 inch laptop with a further padded pocket for tablet. It features shockproof protection through the sides and base, and there are a further three pockets on the outside.

Testing it out, I added from the supermarket shop a bottle of vino, tinned tomatoes, three onions, an avocado and a bag of tagliatelle pasta. Then walked the one-mile home. Nothing squashed, and no fatigue on the back – laptop included. Ergonomic it is! The bag is available in black, grey, antique bronze, navy and pink with slight bling from gold zippers and branding. Bling aside, I like it, found it practical for work… and the groceries.

Rains Backpack

Have you heard of Redchurch Street in Shoreditch, London? It’s the over-priced shopping street in an urban grunge setting but with Mayfair prices – get that? Still, the quality is good and most shop owners boast “hand-made” products.

However, the Walski store is a hidden (affordable) find. Why? It stocks Rains. This Danish brand is fittingly named as all gear it makes is weatherproof. This runner bag is sporty in style, made from 50 per cent polyurethane and 50 per cent polyester, it's altogether strong and features popper and clip fastening, with comfortable straps along with tastefully minimalist branding.

The main compartment includes padded laptop sleeve and two external pockets, and needs only a wipe over to keep clean. It’s best for those who regularly train or cycle whilst fitting in study or work. Go for the latest three-colour option, hit the middle ground with sand and green or play it safe in black.

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