Proenza Schouler’s Minimalist Take On Backpack Trend

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It was The Row who started the trend, and ever since the high-fashion backpack made it big in the market, every other designer has hopped on the backpack bandwagon.

Proenza Schouler is one of the latest labels to join the bandwagon. Showing off mad design skills in the minimalist look, its version of the high-fashion backpack is a minimalist lover’s dream.

Proenza Schouler PS Large Backpack in WhiteProenza Schouler PS Large Backpack in White, $2,150

Compared with the others we’ve seen, the PS backpack is very simple and a little bit boxy.

There are no other details except for very subtle stitching and the metal hardware on its flap closure.

Proenza Schouler PS Large BackpackProenza Schouler PS Large Backpack in Black, $2,150

Aside from the shoulder slings on its back, the pack also offers a single top handle for a more stylish way of carrying it.

Proenza Schouler Calfskin Leather BackpackProenza Schouler Calfskin Leather Backpack, $2,150

This is one of the barest renditions of the backpack that we’ve featured here. No fuss. No frills. But we think it’s beautiful.

Black Proenza Schouler backpack made using genuine calfskin leatherBlack Proenza Schouler backpack made using genuine calfskin leather