Whether you’re hitting the books again or just gearing up for late-summer fun, these must-haves are at the head of their class
1. Burton Prospect 2.0 20L Backpack
The Prospect has ergonomic straps, plentiful pockets, and a stylish profile. $54.95, burton.com
2. Apple Watch Series 4
Keep time — and keep fit — with the latest and greatest Apple apparat. $399, Apple Watch sports band in canary yellow, $49, apple.com
3. My Clarins Re-Move Purifying Cleansing Gel
This silky cleanser is vegan and free of phthalates, parabens, and sulfates.
$20, Macy’s
4. Beats by Dre Powerbeats
Lightweight, sweat-proof, and water-resistant, with a 9-hour battery life.
$249.95, Apple Store
5. Ban.Do “Get it Together” Pouch
This artist-made pouch holds pencils, pens, or cosmetics.
$14, bando.com
6. Vans Plaid Checkerboard Era Platform Sneaker
Kick it old-school with these classic Vans with a little extra lift.
$60, Vans in the Fashion Show Mall
Back to School Playlist
“MATH WIZ” Luna / Dean Wareham’s struggle with arithmetic is a relatable, melodic salve.
“HALLOGALLO” Neu! / Krautrock is musical Adderall. Find your focus with a 10-minute dose of autobahn hypnosis.
“MISSISSIPPI GODDAM” Nina Simone / Miss Simone’s history lesson about civil rights is sadly relevant to current events.
“HEADMASTER” The Kinks / The centerpiece of Schoolboys in Disgrace, an album-long cautionary tale for you class clowns.
“COLLEGE BOY” J. Cole / The magna cum laude rapper spits a stay-in-school narrative. Maybe UNLV should hire him as president
Mike Prevatt