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10 Chic Back-to-School Supplies Adults Will Actually Want

It's that time of year again, when apples are ripening, days are getting shorter and school is starting up. Whether you are settling into a dorm or upgrading your home workspace, we have rounded up the chicest supplies for students and adults alike. Think stylish bags, statement journals, and top-tier pens you will want to keep all to yourself.


Scroll for 10 chic back-to-supplies even adults will want!

Colorful highlighters next to a weekly planner with tasks in yellow. | Papier
Colorful highlighters next to a weekly planner with tasks in yellow. | Papier

Papier Bright Ideas Mini Highlighters

Even if you're not highlighting a classic tome for English class, these mini highlighters glide smoothly over your notes and come in a set of four happy hues to make every important passage pop and your pages look a little brighter.

Plaid pencil case with three pens, labeled
Plaid pencil case with three pens, labeled

Anthropologie X Papier Pencil Pouch

A collab combining Papier's everyday stationery magic with statement style, this plaid pouch keeps your pens and favorite tools neatly organized on the go. (Makes a cute daily makeup bag too!)

daypack | Papier
daypack | Papier

Herschel Kaslo Daypack Tech

Built with 100% recycled materials, this sleek and stylish daypack features a fleece-lined 15-inch laptop sleeve, hidden earbud storage, and a luggage trolley sleeve for travel and commuting, if not campus runs.

Pink notebook with
Pink notebook with
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Monogram Faux Leather Wrap Lined Journal

Designed exclusively for Anthropologie, this faux-leather journal features gilded pages, a secure wraparound tie, and 176 perforated lined lines ideal for daily note-taking and journaling.

Floral-bordered weekly planner with blank spaces for each day. | Papier
Floral-bordered weekly planner with blank spaces for each day. | Papier

Rifle Paper Co. Weekly Desk Pad

Functioning as both a weekly planner and a mouse pad, this 52-sheet tear-off pad is packed with colorful illustrations and personality to help you map out your schedule.

Colorful clipboard on desk with glasses, pen, plant, and paperclips. | Papier
Colorful clipboard on desk with glasses, pen, plant, and paperclips. | Papier

greenroom Clipboard

Combining eco-friendly design with style, this 100% recycled paper clipboard features trendy gold hardware corners and a durable clip to keep standard letter-size documents secure.

Colorful keychain pens in green, cream, orange, and yellow on a gray background. | Papier
Colorful keychain pens in green, cream, orange, and yellow on a gray background. | Papier

uniball &knot with Jetstream Ink Ballpoint Pen

A limited-edition, wearable ballpoint pen featuring a carabiner clip and magnetic cap, designed with famous Jetstream ink so it can be clipped and carried like a sleek fashion accessory. (I keep it on my cross-body bag!)

Striped notebook with colorful pens held by a teal band. | Papier
Striped notebook with colorful pens held by a teal band. | Papier
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Studio Oh! Harper Split-Spiral Notebook & Pen Set

This all-in-one desk set pairs a striped, 192-page spiral notebook with five colorful pens secured neatly to the cover by a stretchable elastic pen-holder band.

posca pens | Papier
posca pens | Papier

POSCA Pens

Beloved by artists for their rich, water-based opacity and versatility, these popular markers and fade-resistant colored pencils work smoothly across paper, wood, glass, fabric, and mixed media.

Person holding a decorated bottle by its loop in sunlight, wearing a denim skirt. | Papier
Person holding a decorated bottle by its loop in sunlight, wearing a denim skirt. | Papier

Owala UO Exclusive FreeSip 32 oz Water Bottle

Featuring exclusive Urban Outfitters prints, this triple-layer insulated stainless steel bottle offers leakproof, choose-your-own-adventure sipping with both a built-in straw and a wide-mouth opening.

Two beige storage bins with school supplies, sneakers, and a green cap. | Papier
Two beige storage bins with school supplies, sneakers, and a green cap. | Papier

Steele Canvas Storage Bin

Made from durable cotton canvas with reinforced seams for long-lasting use, this storage basket helps you make the most of small spaces. Complete with side handles for easy carrying, it's available in small and large sizes to mix, match, and organize everything in a dorm room or any room.

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