Imagine a school where, instead of taking notes on modern communication or art history, you were enrolled in Fading 101. That’s right, you would look at raw denim under a microscope, take field trips to Self Edge, and probably wear a backpack similar to this one from Il Bisonte. This school may not exist yet (or does it?), but you can still rock the backpack regardless.

The Natural Cowhide Classic Backpack was constructed in Italy from vegetable tanned vachetta leather, and is prime for some patina. It features adjustable shoulder straps, a cotton canvas lining throughout, and brass hardware to keep both the large main pocket and smaller front storage pocket closed. Il Bisonte took a utilitarian approach when designing this bag, because, let’s face it, sometimes less is more… unless you’re referring to your declining GPA.

Available for $920 at Unionmade.