12 Times Pop Stars Took Over Our School Supplies
These pop star-themed school supplies turned backpacks into fan shrines.
- Alyana Aguja
- 3 min read
Pop stars didn’t just dominate the charts, they took over classrooms with branded notebooks, pencil cases, and folders. From Britney to Blackpink, students proudly carried their favorite idols into math and science. These iconic school supplies were more than just tools — they were a form of self-expression.
1. Britney Spears Notebooks (1999)
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Britney’s face was everywhere at the height of her “…Baby One More Time” era, including spiral notebooks with glittery covers. These school supplies often featured photo shoots from her early album covers or magazine spreads. Kids proudly flaunted them like trophies in their backpacks.
2. Justin Bieber School Folders (2010)
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In his swoopy-haired phase, Justin Bieber dominated store shelves with folders plastered with his face and lyrics. Fans would exchange different designs as collectibles. It was nearly impossible to avoid Bieber Fever in the school hallway.
3. Hannah Montana Stationery Sets (2006–2009)
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Miley Cyrus’s Disney alter ego had an empire of school gear, from pencil cases to glitter gel pens. Each item shouted double life glam with guitars, stars, and “rock on” slogans. It was peak tween fantasy rolled into math-ready tools.
4. One Direction Binders (2012–2014)
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Directioners proudly carried around binders and notebooks featuring Harry, Zayn, Niall, Liam, and Louis in coordinated outfits. These weren’t just supplies, they were signs of allegiance. If your binder was creased, you were probably protecting it with your life.
5. JoJo Siwa Pencil Cases (2016–present)
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Decked in rainbows, glitter, and massive bows, JoJo Siwa’s school gear became a must-have for her young fans. Her face and catchphrases adorned every surface, from backpacks to lunchboxes. The pencil cases were bright enough to be seen from space.
6. Hilary Duff Lizzie McGuire Notepads (2001–2004)
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Before Hannah, there was Lizzie. Her cartoon sidekick and bubble-font slogans made Lizzie McGuire stationery iconic. These notepads captured every early-2000s trend in one sparkly package.
7. NSYNC Mechanical Pencils (2000)
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Each member of NSYNC had their own pencil version, complete with their name and a group shot on the packaging. These were often sold in packs of five and treated more like limited-edition merch than actual school tools. You could only use them in front of your crush or best friend.
8. Taylor Swift Erasers and Journals (2009–2012)
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Early-career Taylor Swift products leaned into her country-girl aesthetic with acoustic guitar graphics and hand-written font styles. Journals were especially popular, inspiring Swifties to write their own lyrics or poems. Even the erasers felt too cute to use.
9. High School Musical Folders (2006–2008)
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While technically an ensemble cast, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens’s pop star personas bled into their merch. Folders had glittery “Wildcats” logos and snapshots of Troy and Gabriella in concert-style poses. School became one big musical number.
10. Blackpink School Kits (2018–present)
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K-pop queens Blackpink launched international school sets, including pencil pouches, notebooks, and rulers. Sleek and stylish, their gear had pastel tones mixed with their signature black and pink palette. Fans loved showing their Blink status without saying a word.
11. Spice Girls School Bags (1997–1999)
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Everything was “girl power” in the late ’90s, and Spice Girls backpacks carried that energy. Each bag was themed to a specific Spice, from Sporty to Posh, letting you choose your vibe. It wasn’t just a bag, it was a personality quiz on your shoulders.
12. Billie Eilish Composition Notebooks (2019–2021)
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Billie’s edgy neon-green and black branding made its way onto minimalist notebooks with moody artwork. Her designs appealed to students who wanted something artsy and slightly rebellious. It was the school supply equivalent of saying “don’t talk to me.”