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For those who are not content with the army backpack/cartoon character
look of schoolbags, the latest in classroom hip is a transition
between unfashionable and uber-trendy, experimenting with stereotypical
retrostylings of the past three decades. '60s: This mod-ish faux airline travel bag functions as a versatile
shoulderbag and backpack. Made of soft tricolored vinyl, it is
conducive to the spontaneity of the on-the-go girl. ($39.99 at
Ideal, Fourth and South Streets, 627-3493) '70s: We like the minimalist style of this tricolored nylon backpack,
replete with Chevron stripes. Slightly smaller than the usual
backpack, it retains a feminine chic. ($35.99 at Ideal) '80s: This reinvention of the '80s heart-shaped style replaces girlie-girl cute with grrl power. It may look about as cuddly as a porcupine, but with its voluptuous curves and rubber studs, it's balls-out sensuality. ($90, Trash and Vaudeville, 628 South St., 238-8817) - Geeta Dalal |