Loving Lately: The Valentino Rockstud Mini Backpack

My stud love is still going strong and this time it’s in the form of the cutest little backpack

Kaitlin Serio

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Jun 4, 2018

My stud obsession is still going strong, and this time it takes the form of a petite backpack that feels equal parts playful and polished. Sure, I thought they were cool, edgy, and fun, but I also thought they were far too trendy to last more than a season or two. The studs felt bold, edgy, and undeniably cool, but they also seemed like the sort of detail that could fade as quickly as it arrived. Well, here we are 8 years and multiple seasons later and Valentino continues to find ways to reinvent Rockstuds. From the Rockstud Spike Chain Bag to Valentino’s most recent iteration—the Candystud with each new release, the Rockstuds find their way into my heart once again. Years later, the line continues to evolve in ways that make the design feel fresh rather than tired, and each new interpretation offers another reason to revisit it.

While backpacks give off an effortlessly cool vibe, I never really considered myself much of a backpack girl, until recently when I got one, and after some use, realized how much I loved it. It’s so easy to grab and go, and just like my love for crossbody bags, I like that backpacks allow you to be hands-free. Backpacks have a naturally casual energy, but they have also become one of the easiest shapes to wear day to day. If you’re in it just for the fashion, though, you won’t be disappointed with Valentino’s cutest addition to the Rockstud line.

The hands-free benefit is hard to beat, especially when you are moving quickly and carrying more than you want to juggle. Though I’m not sure how I would feel about nylon Rockstuds in other shapes, since a backpack is a more casual, laid-back style, I actually really like the way the nylon looks when accented with the metal studding. I adore that the bag can be hand-carried with the top handle, in addition to wearing it as a true backpack.

And if the goal is purely aesthetic, Valentino’s take still delivers plenty of character. See below for how I organized everything just right so that it all fit. The bag is not super structured, though it does hold its shape even if it’s not totally stuffed. What makes this version especially interesting is the material. Overall dimensions of The Valentino Rockstud Mini Backpack are 8. On a backpack, that casual finish works well with the signature studs rather than competing with them. 7″ W x 2. Now on sale via SSENSE, you can snag this adorable little backpack for $1,536.

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