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# Interchangeable Backpack Shells
Kemies Introduces Bags with Skins That Can Be Easily Changed

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-07-04 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bags-with-skins
References: [kemies](https://kemies.com/shop/bleu/)

Kemies is a backpack company based out of Toronto, Canada, that sets itself apart by creating [highly customizable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nectrum-wingpack) 'Bags with Skins.'

Alongside selling a base bag design that is suitable for carrying around a 15" laptop, Kemies also sells individual 'Skins' that can be secured to a bag with a two-way zipper. As there are a number of Skins available with [different prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carryon-luggage-prints) and features such as pockets, it is easy to swap out one Skin for another as needed. With these reinvented backpacks, users are able to make the most of a simple base design and build upon it with [interchangeable Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercurius) to suit their desire for self-expression or additional storage.

Some of the Collections from Kemies include sets of Skins with inspirational quotes, as well as Animals, Art and Cities.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 12% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Interchangeable Backpacks:** Opportunity for companies to create customizable backpacks with interchangeable components.
- **Personalized Self-expression:** Potential for brands to offer consumers the ability to customize their bags with different prints and designs.
- **Modular Bag Systems:** Market for bags that can easily swap out components to meet different storage needs.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of interchangeable backpacks to offer customers more variety and personalization options.
- **E-commerce:** Online retailers can cater to consumers' desire for customization and convenience by offering a wide range of interchangeable backpacks and skins.
- **Travel and Outdoor Gear:** Companies in the travel and outdoor industry can leverage the trend of modular bag systems to provide versatile and adaptable backpack options for adventurers.

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