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Carrier Refinement

Haute backpack designs satiate an adult need for sophisticated practicality

Implications - With maturity often requiring individuals to let go of their childhood tendencies, adult consumers are often limited in terms of what is or isn't acceptable. As a means to cater to those looking to connect with their youth, retailers are re-inventing childhood accessories such as backpacks to give them a more mature and sophisticated edge. Combining haute designs with everyday practicality, contemporary backpacks allow individuals to connect with their innocence while simultaneously maintaining a mature desire for luxury.
Trend Themes
1. Adult Backpacks - Retailers are re-inventing childhood accessories such as backpacks to give them a more mature and sophisticated edge.
2. Luxury Backpacks - Designers are using premium materials such as crocodile skin, python skin, and patent leather to create extravagant backpacks that cater to the luxury market.
3. Minimalist Backpacks - Backpacks are being re-designed with basic seams and sleek, streamlined designs to cater to those who value simplicity and quality materials.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Designers are experimenting with high-end materials and re-imagining backpacks to cater to fashion-conscious consumers.
2. Accessories Industry - Retailers are expanding their accessory offerings to include adult-focused backpack designs that merge practicality with luxury.
3. Leather Industry - Manufacturers are utilizing the premium material of leather in innovative ways to cater to consumers seeking durable and stylish backpack options.
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Featured Examples

Luxury Designer Laptop Backpacks
Luxury Designer Laptop Backpacks
This Designer Backpack Has a Laptop Compartment
For those who have expensive taste, this designer backpack sets itself apart from most laptop-carrying bags on the market. The Palk backpack by Louis Vuitton has a designated compartment for 15”... MORE
Expandable Leather Napsacks
Expandable Leather Napsacks
The Square Shape Leather Backpack by Studio 731 is Gorgeous
The Square Shape Leather Backpack by Studio 731 features soft, supple leather and a gorgeous classic design. Created out of South Korea, the incredible artist behind these designs has truly created... MORE
Chic Crocodile Backpacks
Chic Crocodile Backpacks
Giuseppe Zanetti Designs a Glamorous Alternative to the Traditional Bag
Knapsacks are huge in the fashion industry right now and those in the know will die to get their hands on this crocodile backpack. A luxurious alternative to the traditional schoolbag, it is both... MORE
Minimalist Leather Knapsacks
Minimalist Leather Knapsacks
The Simple Backpack by Jakob Lukosch Boast Basic Seams
Everything about the Simple Backpack by Jakob Lukosch, an industrial designer based in Hannover, Germany, is sleek and streamlined, which is not surprising considering its succinct name. It is a... MORE
Debonair Book-Carrying Bags
Debonair Book-Carrying Bags
Brooks England Piccadilly Knapsack Refines the Everyday Backpack
The design of the Brooks England Piccadilly knapsack gets rid of all the bells and whistles normally latched onto backpacks. The exterior of the bag does not contain any zippers, buttons or side... MORE
Luxe Python Skin Backpacks
Luxe Python Skin Backpacks
The 'Destination Unknown' Backpacks Use Extravagant Materials
The ‘Destination Unknown’ backpacks by Peters Mountain Works are definitely ones that you wouldn’t want to take on a trek in the wilderness. The pair of luxurious bags are made... MORE

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