6 Local Finds for Back-to-School Season
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6 Local Finds for Back-to-School Season

You don’t need to be a student to be a back-to-school shopper!

Even if you’re not going back to school, this time of year is the perfect opportunity for a reset – as well as a fun excuse to enjoy the thrill of shopping for clothes and notebooks. We put together some stylish essentials to help you start fresh this fall.


It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!

 

1. Baggu Flat Pouch Set

EBB & FLOW DESIGN CO. | 906 E. CENTER ST. 

Organize your bits and bobs in style with this colorful three-pack of pouches. Each recycled, hand-woven nylon bag comes in a different color and size. $36

Photo courtesy of Ebb & Flow

2. Rifle Paper Co. Planner

BROADWAY PAPER | 191 N. BROADWAY 

The pages of this spiral planner have beautiful floral illustrations, weekly to-do lists, a calendar and plenty of space for notes. Plus, its soft cover has a stunning gold foil design! $35

3. Gelly Roll Pens

BROADWAY PAPER | 191 N. BROADWAY 

Who says you can’t write out your to-do lists with a pink sparkly pen? No one, that’s who! $2 each

Photo courtesy of Broadway Paper

4. Danica Studio Plume Tote Bag 

THE WAXWING 

This practical-yet-stylish washable cotton tote is a great example of the handcrafted textiles produced by this Vancouver-based design studio. $22

Photo courtesy of The Waxwing

5. MiiR Floral All Day Straw Cup

STONE CREEK COFFEE 

Stay hydrated while keeping the Earth in mind with this 32-ounce tumbler. MiiR – a Climate Neutral Certified company – gives a portion of its revenue to projects that help communities and the environment. $50

Photo courtesy of Stone Creek Coffee

6. Dolce Vita Azalia Sneakers

SHOO | 241 N. BROADWAY 

Back-to-school shoes aren’t just for kids. Treat yourself, too, with a pair of these gray leather sneakers with a fun (yet subtle!) frilly detail. $135


This story is part of Milwaukee Magazine’s August issue.

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Brianna Schubert is the former digital editor and continues to write about style, shopping, theater and more for Milwaukee Magazine. When she’s not writing/editing, she’s likely reading, cooking, thrifting or cuddling with her cat.