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Start the school year in style with these classy buys

By Rebecca Ford, Metromix

As summer, suntans and lazy days fade away, it’s time to find some new goodies for the school season. And whether you're actually heading back to class or just want to rock the Zack Morris couture look all year long, you're going to need to invest in some new gear.

From solar-powered backpacks to custom built bicycles, we’ve gathered up the best school-inspired gifts and gadgets just in time for fall semester.

You can thank us by letting us copy off your calculus homework.