44 products in this collection

Light & Dark Academia Bags

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Woman wearing Black Urban Expressions Zoe Crossbody 840611115393 View 1 | Black
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Zoe Crossbody
Current price $ 34.99 USD Original price $ 70.00 USD
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Woman wearing Black Urban Expressions Kristie Crossbody 840611144928 View 1 | Black
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Kristie Crossbody
Current price $ 49.99 USD Original price $ 80.00 USD
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Avonlea Crossbody
Current price $ 70.00 USD
Rhonda - Woven Tote
Current price $ 100.00 USD

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Woman wearing Natural Urban Expressions Martell Tote 840611121233 View 1 | Natural
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Martell Tote
Current price $ 44.99 USD Original price $ 90.00 USD
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Theo Hobo
Current price $ 100.00 USD
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Sadie Satchel
Current price $ 100.00 USD
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Maeve Tote
Current price $ 90.00 USD
Selena - Color Pop Crossbody
Current price $ 70.00 USD
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Vienna Crossbody
Current price $ 80.00 USD
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Judy Crossbody
Current price $ 70.00 USD
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Woman wearing Black Urban Expressions Imani Crossbody 840611108012 View 1 | Black
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Imani Crossbody
Current price $ 39.99 USD Original price $ 80.00 USD

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Monroe Satchel
Current price $ 100.00 USD
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Maria Hobo
Current price $ 90.00 USD
Athena Shoulder Bag
Current price $ 70.00 USD
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Rory Tote
Current price $ 90.00 USD
Waylon Shoulder Bag
Current price $ 80.00 USD
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Woman wearing Black Urban Expressions Xayah Crossbody 840611105523 View 1 | Black
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Xayah Crossbody
Current price $ 34.99 USD Original price $ 75.00 USD
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Levi Tote
Current price $ 100.00 USD
Sorella Shoulder Bag
Current price $ 70.00 USD
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Luna Tote
Current price $ 90.00 USD

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Mabel Bucket
Current price $ 90.00 USD
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Lily Crossbody
Current price $ 70.00 USD
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Logan Crossbody
Current price $ 70.00 USD
Camila Shoulder Bag
Current price $ 80.00 USD
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Woman wearing Black Urban Expressions Nadine Crossbody 840611198808 View 1 | Black
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Nadine Crossbody
Current price $ 54.99 USD Original price $ 70.00 USD
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Woman wearing Black Urban Expressions Nina Crossbody 840611144522 View 1 | Black
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Nina Crossbody
Current price $ 64.99 USD Original price $ 80.00 USD
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Ralphie Tote
Current price $ 90.00 USD
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Addilyn Bucket
Current price $ 90.00 USD
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Caroline Hobo
Current price $ 100.00 USD
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Liza Crossbody
Current price $ 90.00 USD
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Maverick Bucket
Current price $ 100.00 USD
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Woman wearing Black Urban Expressions Hera Tote 840611145192 View 1 | Black
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Hera Tote
Current price $ 69.99 USD Original price $ 90.00 USD
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Product Image of Urban Expressions Tessera Crossbody 840611197979 View 1 | Black
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Tessera Crossbody
Current price $ 64.99 USD Original price $ 80.00 USD
Fallbrook Crossbody
Current price $ 60.00 USD

If weathered libraries and sun-dappled gardens are your favorite haunts, Urban Expressions’ academia purses will captivate your heart! Explore structured satchels, refined totes, and classic vegan shoulder bags inspired by the romance of Ivy League campuses and quiet, introspective spaces.

Elevate your carry-all collection with dark academia options in textured black vegan leather or rich burgundy made for unravelling mysteries and late-night philosophy discourse. When the sky is clear, reach for light academia styles in creamy beiges or soft sages to capture the joy of brighter days. Shop the edit!

Ethically-Made for the Literary Souls

As a PETA affiliate, Urban Expressions celebrates your curiosity for life and compassion for living beings by utilizing cruelty-free vegan leather instead of animal hide in our luxury purses and academia bags. Each design evokes old-world romance while staying aligned with the values you hold so dear.

The designs are classic yet trend-relevant, with durable craftsmanship and thoughtful functionality. Make these a part of your light or dark academia outfits and walk with confidence knowing your bag supports animal welfare and mindful material choices.

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Academia Bags for Every Mood

The academia aesthetic is dominating trends at the moment, and these bags make it easy to lean into the look with authenticity. 

Pair your dark academia bags with button-down shirts, sweater vests, and tailored pants for broody allure. When you’re feeling more Jane Austen than Emily Brontë, wear one of our light academia styles with a preppy Peter Pan collar shirt and pleated skirt instead.

Need more options? Explore our quiet luxury purses and woven bags too! Urban Expressions is proud to offer our high-end handbags at accessible prices, with Afterpay available for flexible payments that fit your budget. Shop now and get your new dark academia bag (or its brighter counterpart) shipped free in the US!