Bia Backpack - Black

The bag itself is incredibly beautiful and the zippers and functionality is great. I did get the bag a bit ago, but even after 3 months after I got it, the fabric on top of the bow starting peeling off the foam, revealing the black structure underneath. The rest of the colored fabric has also started peeling off despite not using the bag much. I’m disappointed by how much the bag fell apart because it’s so beautiful, but it does not last at all.

I asked my BF to gift me the bag for Christmas, we went to Italy this week and it was so nice, it fit everything. Here is a video of my bf carrying it for me cuz I was too tired

The construction of this backpack is so perfect! I love all of the pockets and I love how roomy it is without being super bulky! I live in a city where it rains constantly so this is a perfect fit for me! I love that there is a separate zippered pocket on the bottom for wet shoes or clothing so I can keep it separate from my other belongings! Absolutely worth every penny spent. I wanted the Athena backpack since it has the spot in the back to go over luggage, but it's been sold out for a while and this backpack is a perfect compromise of being functional as well as stylish!

This bag has been sold out for a while and as soon as It came back in stock, I had to buy it. I have Bella Donna gym bag as well and love the material as it’s durable and lasting as well. Went to a fitness social event and it lasted through the rain as well.

This bag does it all. I use it for yoga classes, to work, and travel! I love the way you can secure your tumbler cup on the inside mine always falls off the side with my old backpack. On a flight someone boarding spilled the soda all over me and my backpack but it didn’t even soak in!! It just flowed right off! It is also TSA approved as your carry on or personal item 10 stars for that. Then the cherry on the cake the bottom compartment that holds your shoes I love that this keeps my shoes separate from clothes or work items. It has a secure way to clip and hide your keys. Every pocket buckles down, Velcro tight, or zips closed so no more loose items if your bag happens to get thrown about. Very nicely sized laptop sleeve on the inside I could fit my MacBook, iPad 11” one and my kindle all safely and securely and even the chargers in the tech pocket!! And don’t get me started on the comfort of the straps ( chefs kiss 💋) it’s so soft never digs in no matter how much I load it up with. I love that the look can go from sophisticated office work attire and to cute and leisurely. I get so many compliments in this backpack. Every one keeps asking me where I got it from. I know everyone says that they never leave reviews but I truly never do. It’s a must have for me. If you were on the fence and scrolling for real actual reviews like I was to help decide, here’s your sign from a unsponsored, no tic tok no facebook or POPFLEX paid or gifted review. Just invest in it you will not regret it. Oh and for reference it’s survived 15 flights, NYC, cabs, the subway, gym/yoga and everyday use as a office administrator professional, rain, desert conditions, and most importantly my clumsy self!!

We brought this back pack for my daughter and shortly after the zipper did not work. It kept getting stuck and the eventually burst open while she had it on her back. This bag is way too expensive to have such a poorly made zipper.

When I first got this bag, I was a little underwhelmed. I bought it on sale for 100 dollars and thought it wasn't even worth that. But as I started to use it, I grew to like it more. I use it as a work bag (I work at a hospital). I love that I can easily wipe down the inside, and that I have a separate compartment for dirty shoes/ scrubs. I also can't turn down a bag that has water bottle holders! The pockets/key holder/ zippers and design was all well thought out and it easily fits my meals, planner, and gear for work. Plus the compliments I get on it is nice too ☺️ I think I've been converted from a purse/tote person to a backpack person. Definitely recommend for healthcare workers looking for a new work bag!!

So cute! And SO MANY POCKETS!!1

I’m reviewing my first Bia backpack I got 3 years ago. I have been waiting for them to come back because I loved it so much! I carried my laptop and other essentials in it to work with me everyday. I would bring it with me for overnight trips/camping adventures and it has traveled the world with me. I use this thing everyday and I’m rough on it but it has kept up with me. I am buying a new one because the shape has been lovingly worn now and the fabric connected to the strap I use to throw it over my shoulder is becoming threadbare. My only suggestion for change on design would be that if I use the inside pockets, it’s difficult to use the outside ones and vice versa. Otherwise I love the amount of pockets it offers, the extra shoe compartment at the bottom and all the compliments I get on it! Overall, highly recommend!

For the picture: left is the old and right is the new- same backpack and size but 3 years of everyday wear for the left

Yesterday was the first time i used this backpack with my yoga mat. Before , I used this bag, with just books and water bottle. When paired with mat (including water bottle and books), during the first hour the straps (see below) started to ripped. I finally had to give up and carried the yoga mat separately. So this bag did not hold up to what it advertised. It is not strong enough. Visually, this is a beautiful bag.

I bought this backpack in midnight, and I love it so much. Currently, I'm mainly using this backpack for school. I love how the straps have extremely comfortable padding, which doesn't hurt your shoulders and the number of pockets inside. The laptop also fits my MacBook ( with the case ) and still leaves a lot of room for my books, headphones, and all the other stuff I decide to carry. The shoe holder is amazing, it doesn't make the bottom of the bag look heavy and doesn't reduce the space inside the top compartment of the backpack by a lot. The golden zippers and bow are also to die for -- they look so pretty! The design on the inside is simple, but also pretty and I've gotten so many compliments on my bag.

Shipping was pretty quick with my parcel arriving on the 9th day and the box it arrived in was also recyclable. However, there was a lot of plastic wrapping the bag but I have no other complaints.

Overall, I'd definitely recommend this backpack and it was definitely worth the expensive price. However, you should wait for a day when POPFLEX offers discounts so that you can get the bag for much less. ( I got the bag for $150 using Black Friday discounts and my POPFLEX rewards, keep in mind the original price for me was $259. )

I have looked at this backpack lovingly since the day it released. I love this bag, its inside pockets, the bow, and the neoprene water resistant fabric.

I am however, disappointed at how poorly it is sewn together. This backpack is being held by regular single threads and arrived with seams already popped off on the body of the bag and the inside pockets.

I was able to get a partial refund and spent the time sewing it myself, but I absolutely expect it to break somewhere else with use over time. For comparison I own neoprene gloves (for diving) and when a thread came loose after use, there were multiple threads still holding it together. I don’t regret the purchase as I got it on sale and love the design enough to fix it now and in the future, but it may not be for you if you’re looking for a reliable everyday backpack with zero maintenance.

Misc. remarks that weren’t as clear in the listing photos:

-Yoga mat strap is elastic and isn’t adjustable. I only used it a few times so far and see the elastic is starting to stretch out a bit.

-Others have mentioned it too: side pockets are small. Inside pockets can fit larger items but it’s a bit of a fight to get it in (also if you have something large on an inside pocket there’s no space in the pocket outside).

-Going off the last point and off another reviewer: it’s not a magical backpack. If you are using up space in the bottom shoe compartment (fits women’s size 7 for me), it’ll take away from your main backpack compartment.

-Holds shape up pretty well given the material compared to a Jansport backpack, but floppier than a Loungefly backpack.

It´s cute, it´s easy to cary around and is soooo huge ! Simply love it !
(Unboxing video is in french)

My job is hybrid so some days I work from home, some in the office and I needed a bag that I could easily lug my laptop, chargers, notebook, lunch, and purse items to and from. This backpack is the perfect solution! I use the bottom compartment for my lunch (I use a bento box so im not worried about squishing). So so in love! It even fits my bigger popflex water bottle!

I decided to buy the plumberry color of the Bia Backpack when the new backpack colors came out—and I’m happy that I did!

Overall, the backpack is gorgeous! Here are some good points to highlight:

- I love how the bow is styled. It’s cute! <3
- The gold hardware zippers were nicely protected by plastic wrapping when I opened the box.
- The straps are padded and seem to be well sewn.
- The bottom compartment can fit my size 9 slippers (or flip flops, as many people would call them. I’m from Hawaii though, and we typically call them slippers, lol). They can also fit my sneakers, which are size 8. (I know it's strange, but I usually need a larger size for slippers/sandals vs. sneakers because my feet are weird when it comes to slippers/sandals, lol.)
- Many pockets inside! Great for pens, notepads, earbuds, keys, scrunchies, and other small items that I usually carry in a backpack. :) And the rest of the backpack has more than enough space for other things that I usually carry, such as my wallet, glasses, umbrella, hand sanitizer, and portable charger.
- The laptop pocket is able to fit my 13” MacBook Pro in its padded case (13.25” x 9.5”). FYI, I never carry my laptop without its case, so I’m glad that it fits into the pocket!
- The X-straps can hold my 46 fl oz water bottle. In fact, both my laptop and water bottle can fit into the backpack at the same time! So space is not an issue between the two.

However, I have to take off one star from my review because there is some loose threading on the soft side of the velcro strap on the laptop pocket, as well as some loose threading on the inside pockets. Although it’s not major, I wouldn’t expect to see loose threading on a backpack that’s this expensive. Hopefully the loose threads are small/short enough so that they don’t get caught on something that could pull them apart.

I love this bag so much! So so much! I use it to travel, for class, as a purse, as a diaper bag, everything. I get complements everywhere I go! I love the color, the fabric, the design, the gold zippers and the function. I’m not naturally organized and tend to just throw things in the bag when I’m on the go and this bag actually helps me organize quickly. Love this bag. 10 stars for me! My boyfriend got me this bag for Christmas and the zipper scrunchie and journal I wanted!