T&C’s Ultimate Back-to-School Guide
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Once a week, we ask our editors to share the items they've been loving or lusting after—whether it's a new skincare product we're dying to try or a travel essential we can't live without. Consider " The Weekly Covet " your editor-approved wish list for beauty, travel, fashion, and everything in between.
1) Anthropologie X Papier Hotel Metal Paper Weight
"Customizing my workspace with decorative objects sparks joy and makes me feel excited to start the day at my desk. I love fun paperweights, and Anthropologie never disappoints." — Carly Witteman, Associate Fashion Editor
2) Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle
"The best back-to-school essential is a durable water bottle that won't leak in your backpack. I bring my Owala with me everywhere, and it has stayed in perfect condition. I love that I can throw it in my work bag without worrying about it spilling, and it keeps my water cold all day long. Truly my favorite water bottle of all time!" —Bella Caliendo, Fashion Assistant
3) Smythson Dogs Soho Notebook in Panama
"The best part of school shopping is obviously the notebooks. A luxe Smythson notebook—bound in cross grain calf leather—is the best treat yourself option out there." — Emily Burack, Deputy Digital Editor
4) Amer Sports Winning Tennis Dress | Wilson Sporting Goods
"I think basically everyone agrees that fall is the real 'new year,' and boy does it start with a bang. I hope to make sure to stay active with weekly tennis. This adorable white dress will help put me in the mood."— Dorothy Scarborough, Editorial Assistant
5) Blackwing Palomino Blackwing 602-12 Count
"I tend to stock up on notebooks at the top of the year ( Smythson's Soho notebooks in the Panama finish is the go-to; the leather number from Mount Street Printers is also a favorite), but nothing says back to school like a fresh box of pencils." — Adam Rathe, Senior Features Director
6) The North Face Jester Water Repellent Backpack
"I recently bought this as a work bag, and I'm obsessed. For years I was on the hunt for the perfect leather man bag. But I was overthinking it! A black nylon backpack is what I needed all along. It makes me want to go back to school."— Maxwell Losgar, Senior Entertainment Editor
7) Parker Urban Ballpoint Pen
"My dad gave me a Parker pen when I graduated from middle school, so I've always associated the brand with milestones. While we don't write by hand nearly as often as we used to, there's still something special about putting pen to paper. Parker has been making pens for well over a century, and I love that sense of tradition and craftsmanship." — Dania Lucero Ortiz, Fashion & Accessories Director
8) Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen
"I also agree with my colleagues above: Nothing gives back-to-school energy like a fresh Smythson. But also, pens! I still love my Muji 0.7s and Le Pens, though this year maybe it's time for an upgrade to encourage harder work."— Leena Kim, Senior Editor
9) PILOT FriXion Clicker Erasable, Black/Blue/Red Inks, 3-Pack
"Some classes require my kids to write using only pens and not pencils, I'm sure there's a reason for it, but I was getting tired of constantly buying correction tape. Then I found these erasable pens. They write smooth, erase clean, and amazingly leave no marks behind. Being able to buy ink refills is a huge plus as well!"— Chiun Lee, Design Director
10) Longchamp Le Pliage One L Tote bag
"Word on the street is all the cool kids are carrying Longchamp again. While it's been years since I have entered a classroom, I still like to kick off September with a fresh wardrobe upgrade, whether it be new sneakers or a handbag. This is the perfect excuse to add a new Longchamp to my collection." —Sophie Dweck, Shopping Editor
11) Leatherology Pencil Case
"Like many students, I was always super excited about shopping for school supplies ahead of the new academic year. As adult, I tend to do the same refresh each year of my go-to pen ( Le Pen, obviously), which I keep in a Leatherology pencil case because it's slim and sturdy. To round things out, I generally throw in a few spiral notebooks or a new planner from Appointed . I'm giddy just thinking about it!"— Roxanne Adamiyatt, Digital Style Director
12) Chirp™ Chirp Wrist Roller
"Fall generally ushers in more hours at my desk, hunched over a keyboard, crossing things off my to-do list. I've taken to using this amazing weighted roller from Chirp to roll out my wrists and forearms, which both feels amazing and is really helpful for managing how much stress I carry physically. It's a small but mighty desk companion."— Roxanne Adamiyatt, Digital Style Director
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