Michael Kors Small Rhea Backpack (Buy on Amazon)
Calvin Klein Rowan Backpack (Buy on Amazon)
Knomo Luggage Beauchamp Mini Backpack (Buy on Amazon)
DKNY Bryant Park Backpack (Buy on Amazon)
Duex Lux Patina Backpack (Buy on Amazon)
Skagen Aften Backpack (Buy on Amazon)
One recent style trend we love is the popularity of the mini backpack. These small backpacks are a mix of traditional handbags and backpacks. Not only do they look super cute, but they are easy to carry and manage thanks to their hands free backpack design.
Here we list our favorite small black leather backpacks from some of the top designers. Not only are these leather mini backpacks sleek and stylish but they are high quality bags that will keep looking great for years to come! Keep reading for full reviews.
Michael Kors Small Rhea Backpack Review
The Small Rhea by Michael Kors is a women’s leather backpack that is modern, stylish and sophisticated. It’s high quality pebbled leather and gold-toned hardware gives it a luxurious look and feel. Multiple internal pockets give you plenty of storage space for cell phones, wallets and other small items. The front zip pocket allow easy access to smaller essentials. The Small Rhea is perfect for anyone looking for a designer leather backpack that is refined and feminine.
Dimensions: 10 x 11.75 x 4.5 inches
100% Cow Leather
Gold-tone metal hardware for a refined look.
Adjustable leather shoulder straps
3 internal pouch pocket. Front zip pocket.
Calvin Klein Rowan Pebble Backpack Review
Calvin Klein introduces a quality ladies leather backpack with their Rowan Pebble. This leather mini backpack features a cute rucksack design with an easy drawstring closure for it’s main compartment. The front pocket features a gold-colored magnetic snap button for easy access to small items. It’s slim leather shoulder straps and small size give the backpack a fashion forward and feminine silhouette.
Dimensions: 9 x 8.5 x 3 inches
Made of pebbled leather
Drawstring and flap closure for the main compartment
Front magnetic snap pocket
Adjustable leather shoulder straps
Knomo Luggage Beauchamp Mini Backpack Review
The Knomo Beauchamp Mini black backpack is not fully made out of leather, but we had to add it to this list because of it’s high quality nylon construction and beautiful leather accents in the zipper pulls, handle and front pocket. This little black backpack is the mini version of the larger Knomo Luggage Beauchamp laptop backpack.
Unlike other women’s small backpacks that may look cute but lack features, the Knomo Beauchamp Mini backpack is truly functional enough to become your new favorite everyday carry accessory.
Dimensions: 11.75 x 8.75 x 3.5 inches
Made of nylon with luxurious Saffiano leather trim and accents.
Functional design in a small package. Perfect for carrying everyday essentials.
Zippered front pockets with leather zipper pulls.
Padded section can hold a tablet up to 10 inches
Internal pocket compartments for extra organization
DKNY Bryant Park Backpack Review
The DKNY Bryant Park is a cute black leather backpack that is small and feminine yet roomy enough to make a great backpack purse. It’s structured hexagon shape gives it a unique silhouette that is sleek and modern. We love this backpack not only for it’s cute design but also for it’s useufull internal organizational features that will make life easier when carrying. It features two pockets in the main compartment and another smaller easy access zip pocket up front that’s perfect for wallets, cash and other small daily essentials.
Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 6 inches
Made of 100% Cowhide leather
Magnetic snap flap closure to main compartment
Easy access small exterior zip pocket
2 interior pockets (1 zipper pocket + 1 slip pocket) for organize your daily essentials.
Leather adjustable shoulder straps
Duex Lux Patina Backpack Review
Unlike the other small leather backpacks on the list, the Duex Lux Patina backpack is made out of a high quality faux leather that is eco-friendly and vegan. We love this small women’s backpack for it’s stylish round-top design and gold colored metal hardware that looks very chic against it’s all black construction. This backpack makes a great cheaper alternative to the popular Michael Kors Rhea studded backpack.
Dimensions: 12.5 x 13.5 x 5.5 inches
Made of distressed vegan leather
Includes multiple internal compartments for extra organizing
Bottom zip compartment can fit shoes and other items.
Skagen Aften Leather Backpack Review
The Skagen Aften is an all black leather backpack for women that is designed to be minimal, sophisticated and chic. The backpack is made of a beautiful textured leather and it’s chrome button and brand charm on the zipper add a level of chic sophistication to the look. Although compact, the Skagen Aften mini backpack features an generous main compartment with multiple pockets for organizing your daily essentials inside. We love this cute leather backpack as sleek purse alternative.
Dimensions: 11 x 13.5 x 3.5 inches
Made of 100% leather with cotton lining.
Front flap pocket with magnetic snap enclosure
Back easy access zip pocket that is hidden when worn.
Adjustable leather shoulder straps
Hopefully you’ve found a small black leather backpack in this list that you love as much as we do! If you are looking for something just as sleek but a little larger check out our list of Best Women’s Backpacks for Work that are Sophisticated and Smart for more backpacks that have great stylish designs but are better equipped for laptops and other larger essentials.
