From the fashion cupboard: The return of the backpack This week's hot topic from the fashion cupboard: the return of the backpack. Once reserved for school children and tourists, the trusty backpack is making its come back as the bag du jour . Backpacks were all over the spring/ summer 2012 catwalks, cementing themselves as a key feature in the dominating 'sport luxe' trend. Alexander Wang showed them in grown-up burgundy leather worn with a single strap across the body, whilst Felder Felder took a girly punk approach, incarnating them in metallic green paired with skater skirts and studded cuffs. Interpreted across the high street in a myriad of colours and fabrics, the practical (dare I say it) bag, is sure to be a welcome fixture in the working woman's wardrobe. Not only does a backpack provide ample space for ever-increasing handbag essentials, worn on two shoulders it eradicates that all too familiar backache caused by over-stuffed shoulder bags. However, if the thought of replacing your ladylike shoulder bag with apparel favoured by ramblers leaves you a little dubious, try breaking yourself into the trend with a chic mini backpack in black or navy leather. Sling just one strap over the shoulder and you'll hardly notice you've crossed into backpack territory. Before donning said tote, here's a quick note on positioning: wear your bag in the centre of the back so the bottom sits just below your waistline. Worn too high and you look like an eager exchange student, but too low and you resemble a sulky teenager - hardly ideal.