# Leather Camouflage Backpacks This New Premium Leather BAPE Backpack Has Lavish Gold Accents By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-12-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-backpack References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/12/bape-camouflage-backpack) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BNtgSmMjtVe/?taken-by=bape_japan) After A Bathing Ape unveiled its branded fur carriers just a few months ago, the Japanese streetwear brand is back with a new BAPE backpack, this time utilizing its iconic primate-entwined camouflage design. This release follows a fleece bomber jacket as well, which made use of a similar pattern, albeit with a slightly different color scheme. For the new BAPE backpack, the brand constructs the masculine carrier from premium leather, giving it a refined appearance that makes its wearer standout. Further adding to this are gold zippers and plates that adorn the durable material. So far, A Bathing Ape has offered little information in regards to the product, simply posting a picture of it on Instagram with the caption "1ST CAMO BACKPACK #bape." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Premium Leather Backpacks:** The use of premium leather in backpacks provides an opportunity for luxury brands to create refined and standout products. - **Iconic Camouflage Design:** The incorporation of iconic camouflage patterns in products allows for streetwear brands to tap into a popular and recognizable aesthetic. - **Gold Accents in Accessories:** Adding gold zippers and plates to accessories offers a chance for brands to elevate their products with a touch of luxury and extravagance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** The premium leather backpack trend provides an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to cater to clientele looking for refined and standout accessories. - **Streetwear:** The iconic camouflage design trend allows streetwear brands to capitalize on the popularity and recognition of this aesthetic in their products. - **Accessories:** The use of gold accents in accessories presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands to create luxurious and extravagant products that stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Everyday Opulence Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/151-stealth-backpack.md) - [Collaboration Camouflage Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brown-buffalo-x-huckberry-concealpack.md) - [Streetwear-Informed Pet Strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbuggy-1.md) - [Street-Informed Camouflage Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-stash-and-leica.md) - [Reimagined Signature Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-alpha-industries.md) - [Blue Camo Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-ovo-1.md) - [Camo Design Bag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herschel-supply-x-realtree.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Nomadic Luxe Canvas Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andiamo-backpack.md)