'Back to school' season is upon us, and this year perhaps more than ever before, designers are taking the term a little literally. Satchels are everywhere, and you'll need to equip yourself with one to match up with the season's sensible brogues, pleated skirts and classic autumnal colours.
Whether the state of your finances is top-of-the-class or 'could do better', you'll find plenty of stylish satchels to suit your budget on the high street. Here are a few of our current favourites from the high street and beyond:
Top left:
'Music sweet' satchel in Dove Grey: £29 at Clarks
Middle row:
Two-tone classic satchel in black and tan; £113 at Cambridge Satchel Company
Retro-style satchel in dark red; £10 at Matalan
Bottom Row:
Alexa in 'conker' leather; £785 at Mulberry
Simple satchel in black; £12.99 at New Look
Right:
Red mini 'Maude' satchel'; £125 at Whistles