Bloomberg Businessweek (North America)
All Grown-up
Backpacks aren’t just for schoolchildren anymore. This s version from Want Les Essentiels ($595; wantlesessentiels.com) do does away with adolescent adornments; it’s compact, minimal, and utilitarian-chic. The pack comes in plain black leather and intricate brocade, among other fabrics. This one features the brand’s signature paint-drip polka dots.