Functional design is integral to men's backpacks, where marks of quality are based on resilience, capacity and of course, portability. As with many accessories such as hats, sneakers and tote bags, backpacks can act as both practical pieces for everyday wear, or statement styles to flaunt. Mytheresa Men is home to a wide variety of men's designer backpacks and rucksacks that are guaranteed to benefit you.

It is hard to imagine that such a prolific item originated recently, with the invention of the world's first zipped style in 1938, and a nylon version in 1967. These would go on to influence the world of portable accessories by luxury fashion houses such as Prada, who showcased its first nylon backpack on the runway in 1984 as an advance towards a more modern outlook.

Widely associated with acedemia, backpacks are also significant for their use in the great outdoors. Hiking styles have since been adopted by Moncler Genius and The North Face in utilitarian shapes that are abound with technical detailing, storage compartments and durable fabric compositions.

Fusing the past and present, Gucci's Ophidia GG backpack combines a prominent hiking-inspired silhouette with the label's monogrammed Supreme Canvas, in a style that balances practicality with an eye-catching aesthetic.

Men's leather backpacks can serve as the ideal companions for commuters. Leather styles from Tom Ford and Berluti are sturdy, spacious and elegant, making them the ideal men's designer backpacks for work.

LOEWE's Goya bag is a smart alternative to the everyday travel backpack for men, due to its expandable top and pared-back leather exterior. For those who prefer to stow their items in a more eclectic piece, Bottega Veneta's Intrecciato nylon bag is both capacious and bold in design.

The world of men's designer backpacks is diverse. At Mytheresa Men there are styles to suit all tastes, from adventurous looks to more minimal models. Explore now.