# Luxury Hiking Gear Givenchy Launches The 17 Backpack Collection for Fall/Winter 2014 By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/17-backpack-collection References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/givenchy-fw14-17-backpack-collection/) & [givenchy](http://www.givenchy.com/en/) [Givenchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-shopping-bag) launches “The 17 Backpack” collection for Fall/Winter 2014 and presents its fans with a [line of luxurious travel gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-friedrik-72hour-backpack) that is perfect for [fashionable hiking trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiking-essentials) and mountain climbing expeditions. While these pieces may not be intended for any activity that involves roughing it in the wilderness, they still fuse aesthetics with function and feature high performance materials. Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci introduces this new range of backpacks, each an interpretation of the iconic men's accessory. The label's 17 backpack collection "is inspired by the duffle bag and is designed with utility, sport, and sophistication in mind." All of the collection's styles feature Givenchy's signature silver finish hardware and zipper accents that adorn a blend of shell that is made of durable nylon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Hiking Gear:** Opportunity to disrupt the hiking gear industry by introducing high-end, fashionable and function-focused products. - **Fashionable Travel Gear:** Opportunity to disrupt the travel gear industry by offering stylish and luxurious options for travelers. - **High Performance Materials:** Opportunity to disrupt the materials industry by developing innovative, durable and lightweight materials for outdoor gear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity for outdoor gear companies to expand their product offerings by incorporating luxury and fashion elements. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion accessory brands to target the travel and outdoor enthusiast market by creating stylish and functional products. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop and produce high-performance materials specifically tailored for luxury hiking gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nomadic Luxe Canvas Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andiamo-backpack.md) - [Everyday Opulence Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/151-stealth-backpack.md) - [All-Black Travel Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldwin-4.md) - [Alpine Luxury Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-mens-ski-collection.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Luxurious Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-3.md) - [Durable Summer Camping Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-1.md) - [Posh Plastic Shopping Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-shopping-bag.md) - [Technical Luxury Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-skiwear-2025.md) - [Suitcase-Inspired Traveler Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-travel-backpack.md)