School’s back in session, but that doesn’t mean young’uns are the only ones who can trick out their lunch with brand-new gear and goodies. This fall, build an adult-friendly lunch with stylish lunchboxes, small-batch snacks and clever utensils. And for food-obsessed folk (guilty!), we’re stocking your desk drawers with salts, spices and sauces for the ultimate at-work pantry.

Takenaka Lacquer bento box
Put your coworkers’ beat-up plastic bags to shame with these modern, candy-colored containers, which are small enough to throw in your workbag but smartly equipped with a deep well and a removable divider. Available at leifshop.com. $32.
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