Your laptop is probably up there with the most expensive - and certainly most important - things you own. So keeping it safely stored away isn’t just an aesthetic benefit, it’s also a very sensible one.
The trouble? Most laptop bags tend to look pretty similar: black or grey nylon material with not an ounce of style in mind. Not exactly something you’d show off with pride on your morning commute or when you’re walking between meetings, Apprentice-style.
But why settle for something less, when you could add a stylish laptop bag to your outfit rotation? The best laptop bags double as something you’d want to carry around with or without your prized MacBook inside.
From the suave leather briefcases, to the fun and funky pouches and everything in-between, read on for all of our favourite stylish laptop bags.
Saint Laurent crocodile-effect leather briefcase
Saint Laurent’s leather briefcase ensures you’ll be the most fashionable typer in the office, on the train or in the coffee shop. Or pretty much anywhere else, for that matter, with its crocodile-effect design and sleek finish.
Fusing the midpoint between a laptop case and a bag, it’s designed to keep not only your laptop safely stored away but also any other documents or papers you may need to bring along.
The briefcase style of this bag adds an extra professional edge, while its detachable shoulder strap means it’s easy to layer with other bags if you’re packing for a work trip away. It might just become your new work bag, with or without laptop in hand.
Buy now £1415.00, Farfetch
Carl Friedrik limited edition Palissy Briefcase in Naturale
The best-selling Palissy Briefcase from Carl Friedrik has been reimagined in an elegant Naturale hue, which is a light beige leather. The slim briefcase can fit in a 15-inch laptop, plus a notebook, documents, and other work essentials. It’s made from Naturale leather and organic tannins to retail its natural leather colouring.
Buy now £625.00, Carl Friedrik
Aspinal of London Small Mount Street Laptop Bag
This beautiful Small Mount Street Laptop Bag is a fusion of fashion and function, made from hand-crafted full-grain leather and complete with a spacious cotton-lined interior. Designed with professionals in mind, it’s available in a range of muted or bright shades with contrasting lining.
This laptop bag is a little more spacious than the usual, which means you’ll easily squeeze in your laptop charger as well as a few other small items. Its zipped compartment also keeps purses and keys secure, if you’d rather fit everything into one single bag.
Buy now £297.50, Aspinal of London
Ted Baker Traymon T Monogram Document Bag
Ted Baker’s Traymon laptop bag is more than just a holder for your laptop - it’s a conveniently shaped bag that quickly threatens to replace your daily office bag.
Available in a sleek chocolate brown shade with subtle logo detailing on the front and back, it’s large enough to comfortably fit a laptop in the main compartment and a few other bits in the front pocket. Made from a mixture of faux leather and cotton, it’s certainly a premium laptop bag that adds the finishing touch to all of your office looks.
Buy now £150.00, Ted Baker
ASOS Design laptop compartment tote bag in cream croc
This ASOS tote bag may not strictly - officially - be known as a laptop bag but, if you’re someone who’d rather shove everything into a single bag rather than fussing around with multiple pieces, it ticks all the boxes.
This roomy tote has a separate laptop compartment but also enough room for the rest of your daily necessities, whether that’s a spare change of clothes for after work drinks or your gym stuff for a pre-9am workout. It’s one of the most budget friendly laptop bags around as well as one of the largest. Also available in black.
Buy now £32.00, ASOS
Calvin Klein Slim Recycled Laptop Bag
This recycled faux leather laptop bag is made entirely from sustainably sourced materials to create a style that looks good and does good at the same time. Designed in Calvin Klein’s typically minimalist format, it’s a bag that’ll have you taking your laptop home from work each evening just so you’ve got a chance to use it again in the morning.
Its slim design, finished with all-over logo Saffiano texture, ensures no bulkiness in sight when in use. Its reinforced top handles can also handle a bit of extra weight - it’s just as high quality as you’d expect from its looks.
Buy now £150.00, Calvin Klein
Matt & Nat SOREN Vegan Briefcase - Vintage
Matt & Nat’s Vegan Briefcase is one of the most durable laptop bags around and can definitely handle a little wear and tear. Made from vegan leather, it’s one of the best sustainable options that looks good without using any unethical practices or materials.
Available in three tonal shades, this muted laptop bag is versatile enough to seamlessly fit into all kinds of working environments, regardless of whether you’re carrying it into a boardroom or a coffee shop. It also comes equipped with two spacious front pockets, so it’s easy to keep everything organised.
Buy now £165.00, Matt & Nat
Comme des Garçons Leather Pouch
Comme des Garçons’ classic black leather pouch is definitely one of the most sleek and stylish laptop bags around. Perfect for giving your laptop some extra protection without taking up too much extra space, this laptop bag is one of the best for slotting inside a larger bag without the fear of spillages or damage.
With a zipped top and ideally sized design, this laptop pouch could definitely double as a going out bag. Available in sleek jet black or chocolate brown, it’s a great laptop bag for gifting, too.
Buy now £80.00, Mr Porter
Miu Miu top-handle leather laptop bag
Go all out with a stylish brown leather Miu Miu laptop bag and you’ll never look back. While it’s by no means a budget friendly bag, it’s definitely one that’ll last you year after year without showing any signs of wear.
This timeless piece promises to outlive your laptop with its tonal cognac brown calfskin fabric, in a just-bulky-enough style that easily fits a MacBook. The classic nature of this laptop bag means it’ll never go out of fashion - if you’re looking for a new staple bag that lasts, this is the one to choose.
Buy now £2200.00, Farfetch
M&S Collection Leather Backpack
M&S Collection's stylish leather backpack doubles as a laptop bag with a hands-free benefit. Roomy enough to fit not just a laptop but also all of your other on-the-move essentials, this buttery soft, black (or brown) leather bag comes with multiple pockets and a spacious main compartment.
One of the main benefits of this bag comes from its internal and external zips: security conscious enough to keep everything safe while still looking fashionable. Made with sustainably sourced leather and designed in an easy-to-wear style, it's a bag not just reserved for laptops.
Buy now £89.00, M&S
12.9-13 inch Laptop Case Shoulder Bag
If you’re after a laptop bag that does more than just store your laptop then this is the one for you. This option from Zinz fits all laptop sizes up to 13 inch, while leaving room for other essentials such as A4 sized notebooks and stationary.
At its slimmest, the bag has a 5.3L capacity but can be easily expanded to almost double to 10.2L, which is perfect for storing travel or commute essentials.
With 20 small compartments inside there is a storage place for everything so no more losing your passport or headphones at the bottom of a jam packed bag.
Made from eco-friendly fabric, it’s sturdy and safe enough to keep your laptop protected thanks to the layers of soft inner cushioning. The handle and adjustable shoulder straps are great additions and makes it easy to carry around in a way that suits you.
Buy now £38.99, Amazon
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 13’’
If you want a bag that’s going to last, Fjallraven’s instantly recognisable Kanken bags are a great option. They’re expensive, yes, but the timeless design means they’re not going to go out of fashion, and they’re made from durable, water repellent fabric that’s built to last.
The Kanken Laptop bag is a twist on the classic Kanken, and the smallest size fits a 13-inch laptop with just enough space for books and a pencil case too. We found the side pockets just a little too small for a water bottle, but the bag is also available in 15-inch and 17-inch sizes if your child has a fair bit to carry around. There are 14 muted colours to choose from, including a simple black and the latest addition – Foliage Green.
Buy now £104.28, Amazon
Verdict
Is it a bag? Is it a laptop case? Is it a briefcase? Trick question: it’s all of the above. Our favourite stylish laptop bag is Saint Laurent’s crocodile-effect leather briefcase. Get ready to start optionally bringing your laptop to meetings.
