We've put together our list of cool products that will make this school year even more stylish and productive!
 

Love it or hate it, back to school season rolls around like clockwork each year! And as you prepare to send your kids back to school this fall, you’ll want to make sure they’ve got everything they need for a successful start. We’ve rounded up 9 of our favourite back to school essentials that are as functional as they are fabulous!

1 Cloud Nine backpack

Back to school means a new school bag! This super stylish ‘Cloud Nine’ nylon backpack from Sol and Selene is just what your style conscious student is looking for. With interior compartments to keep everything organized, adjustable back straps and light gold hardware finish on its exterior, this backpack is as chic as it is sensible. Cloud Nine Backpack, Sol and Selene, $90.

 

2 iPad Pro

Available in 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch models, the new iPad Pros are lighter and more powerful than ever before. Boasting the brightest, least reflective screen on the market, this is way more than a fun gadget for kids. It harnesses all the power of a personal computer and will be any student’s BFF this school year. iPad Pro, Apple, starting at $799.

 

3 Expander File Folder

Keep chaos and disorder at bay by investing in the right tools to get the job done. This expanding file folder is the perfect solution to loose leaf paper. On top of a student’s desk, it will help them keep paperwork organized and will help create a tidy, calm environment in which to study. Expander File Folder, Indigo, $12.60.

 

4 Triple C Power Card Ultra Thin Charger

The main reason your teen has a cell phone is so that you can keep in touch with them, are we right? Well, the phone does no good when it’s as dead as a doornail! This super thin portable phone charger will help make sure that their phone always has juice and you can always reach them. Triple C Power Card Ultra Thin Charger, Anthropologie, $36.

 

5 Sushi Cat Notebook

Students need notebooks, obviously and we just can’t think of any reason not to get these ones. They feature cats dressed up as sushi. Enough said! We think you might win the ‘Parent of the Year’ award if you surprise the student in your household with a set of these adorable notebooks. Sushi Cat Notebook, Urban Outfitters, $8.

 

6 Mixit Lightning to USB Leather Tassel

A USB drive is always handy to have, whether for downloading homework assignments or to share music and photos with friends. This leather tassel hides the lightning and USB cables within its leather straps but also keeps them easily accessible at all times. Just attach to your school bag and go! Perfect! Mixit Lightning to USB Leather Tassel, Belkin, $19.99.

 

7 Aqua Greek Key iPhone 6 Plus Speck Case

A smartphone case is an essential. You don’t want to run the risk of shattered screens or worse, a completely ruined phone. This stylish iPhone 6 Plus Speck case designed in Jonathan Adler’s signature style of bold pattern and confident colours is just the solution to keep your teen’s phone protected. Aqua Greek Key iPhone 6 Plus Speck Case, Jonathan Adler, $55.

 

8 Les Femmes Calendar

This gorgeous desktop calendar is perfect for the sophisticated teen who has an eye for style and an appreciation for all things Francais! Plus, perhaps a paper calendar will get her to look up from her phone every now and then! Les Femmes Calendar, Tictail, $12.

 

9 Nom de Plume Ballpoint Pen

We know, we know … students today do the vast majority of their work on computers but surely that doesn’t mean that actual writing instruments are obsolete! This gorgeous pen will not only come in handy in class but is a signature item that she’ll hopefully cherish for years to come. Nom de Plume Ballpoint Pen, Kate Spade, $36.