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Styles has invested a minority stake in the British fashion brand Steven Stokey-Daley, reports Vogue. On Thursday, the brand announced the Fine Line singer, 29, will be investing in the company at the S.S. Daley fall 2024 show in Florence, Italy. Stokey-Daley debuted in September 2021 at London Fashion Week. "It's been very much organic," said Stokey-Daley, 27. "One of the really nice things is, Harry approached me and sort of made it apparent that he was a fan of what we're doing." "And of course, I'm very much a fan of his," added the designer. "Harry and I have a shared vision for the future of S.S. Daley and we look forward to this new chapter together as we focus on brand longevity and scaling the business into a modern British heritage house," shared the designer, reports WWD. As a result of the singer's investment, the designer now has the financial support to "relaunch" the direct-to-consumer website and hire staff, reports Vogue. The investment also allows for the support of a "sustainable and long-term expansion," reports Hype Beast. Never miss a story -- sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In 2020, after the designer graduated from the University of Westminster, he was informed by a friend that celebrity stylist Harry Lambert was recruiting up-and-coming designers via Instagram to submit their work in an effort to work alongside him. Soon after, the stylist reached out to Stokey-Daley and requested the young designer to provide pieces. Stokey-Daley then shared pieces from his graduate collection, which were then used for Styles' "Golden" music video. "When it came out, he completely widened the spotlight for me," said the designer, reports Vogue. "There was a huge acceleration in my orders. And it just escalated from there." In the music video, Styles mostly wore a white long-sleeved shirt but also showed off other creative outfits such as a yellow bucket hat with long pants and a light blue suit jacket over a button-down and checkered pants. He also goes shirtless altogether while taking a swim in the water. After the music video, the Grammy winner was seen by fans in the designer's pleat-fronted cotton-linen shirt and a pair of floral-printed Oxford bags. The notorious ensemble worn by the singer was made from curtains Stokey-Daley's grandmother found in a "charity shop" in their hometown of Liverpool. SSD is currently sold at Saks Fifth Avenue, Dover Street Market, Matchesfashion and Bergdorf Goodman, among other retailers.

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These Are the 15 Best Laptop Backpacks for Travel

Things to Consider Before Buying a Laptop Backpack for Travel When you're buying a backpack for travel, especially one for transporting a laptop, you should consider the capacity and how much will fit. Some laptop backpacks for travel only fit certain size laptops, others might just fit a laptop and a few other things and some can store several clothes as well as notebooks, laptops, toiletry bags, and more. In some cases, laptop backpacks for travel with higher storage capacity can function similarly to a weekender bag. And bonus points if there are lots of pockets and compartments for organizing your items. "Compartmentalizing work items creates ease of navigation on the go," Volpe says. "Another factor in purchasing a travel laptop bag is durability," says Volpe. She points out various travel hazards like spilled coffee on planes and rainstorms where a good backpack material can be the difference between a ruined day and momentary inconvenience. You want to make sure that, like other types of underseat luggage, your laptop backpack for travel can withstand the wear and tear of being shoved by your feet on an airplane. "Durable materials like leather are luxe and long-lasting," says Volpe. "They also take wear and tear nicely." She points out that the look of leather improves over time, so even once it has worn down over time, it will retain that vintage leather feel. "Another great option for durability is high-quality polyester," she says (as well as nylon). She adds that this material generally costs less than leather, and can "outlast torrential downpours and being crammed into an overhead compartment." Our best overall laptop backpack for travel is the Solo Re-Define Backpack, partly due to its lightweight, durable, water-resistant polyester material. The design of a laptop backpack for travel can either aid or hinder your travels, so you want to look for features that add to the overall comfort, durability, and use of the bag. Features like adjustable straps, the ability to connect to a charger, and the number of pockets and storage compartments are all important factors to look for. Also, an ergonomic top handle is great for those who prefer carrying tote bags. "Instead of being too trend forward I look for a travel laptop bag that has an aesthetic which can last for three to four years versus one season," Volpe says. She suggests avoiding wild prints/patterns and looking for solid colors that will pair well with many outfits and occasions. "A travel laptop bag isn't something you just throw away like a budget-friendly evening clutch," exclaims Volpe. "It has to be appropriate to take to business meetings and while working from your local coffee shop." It's not unlike investing in a great functional women's work bag. But a laptop backpack for travel doesn't have to be boring. "Color is A-okay for the creative and fun-loving types," she says. "Combination neutrals like cream, brown, and gray are chic, mature, and versatile to coordinate with any outfit." And for the tech-s...