# Fabric-Blocking Tote Bags A.P.C. Drops a Range of Axel Tote Bags in Canvas or Denim Options By Amy Duong | Published 2018-05-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axel-tote References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/5/apc-axel-tote-bags-denim-canvas-release) & [matchesfashion](https://www.matchesfashion.com/intl/products/A-P-C--Axel-tote-bag-1232418) Jean Touitou's lifestyle label A.P.C. drops a set of [Axel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/area-patchwork) Tote Bags for the Spring/Summer 2018 season. The new series of handbags offer three different options -- one of which is finished in a canvas construction and two that boast [denim constructions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-tote-bags). The assortment of totes features fabric-blocking details with a sturdy leather material crafted as the base of the bag on both options. The denim totes see a black leather base and the canvas-crafted tote rests on a tan leather base. Each bag also sees a [silkscreen-printed logo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags) right on the frontal part of the design. The denim totes emphasize an unwashed Japanese denim material and the canvas iteration offers either a khaki-green tonal option. The Axel Tote Bags are now available for purchase online at matchesfashion for the price of $264 USD for the denim choices and $288 USD for the canvas option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fabric-blocking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to combine different fabric materials in the design of bags. - **Silkscreen-printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing silkscreen-printing techniques to add logos and designs directly onto bag surfaces. - **Canvas and Denim:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative ways to incorporate canvas and denim materials into bag designs for a unique aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating new and stylish bag designs that incorporate innovative fabric-blocking techniques. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovating in the production of fabrics and materials to meet the demand for fabric-blocking designs in bags. - **Custom Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering custom silkscreen-printing services to add personalized logos and designs onto bags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Denim Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-tote-bag.md) - [Vibrant City-Themed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-city-tote.md) - [Outdoor Utility Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apc-x-gregory.md) - [Sleek Modern Bag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trompe-loeil-bags.md) - [Branded Canvas Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-4.md) - [Chic Collaborative Travel Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop.md) - [Collaborative Patterned Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-bag.md) - [Versatile Nylon Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-tote-bags.md) - [Collaborative Branded Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-and-ll-bean.md)