# Leather-Free Shopping Totes The Bellroy Market Tote Collapses Down for Easy Storage By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-12-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-market-tote References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/bellroy-market-tote-leather-free-folds-away-flat-2side-sleeves/) & [bellroy](https://bellroy.com/products/market-tote/canva_ripstop/ranger_green#slide-0/?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The Bellroy Market Tote is a simple yet decidedly functional accessory for those seeking out a way to avoid using single-use plastic bags when shopping and more. The tote is constructed with a series of long shoulder straps that will allow for easy carrying and is constructed with a lightweight yet durable design that has no leather in the mix. The bag will collapse down when not in use to allow for it to be easily stowed without taking up too much space. The Bellroy Market Tote comes in five color options to choose from and comes backed by the brand's three-year warranty against defects. The bag speaks to the popularity of high-quality everyday essentials as consumers shift their habits away from single-use solutions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Leather-free Shopping:** Opportunity for sustainable fashion and eco-conscious shopping - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for functional and stylish daily essentials - **Collapsible Totes:** Opportunity for space-saving and convenient storage solutions ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for sustainable fashion brands to attract eco-conscious consumers - **Retail Packaging:** Opportunity for brands to transition away from single-use plastic bags towards reusable totes - **Luggage and Backpack:** Opportunity for brands to create more functional and collapsible travel accessories ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably Functional Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apex-everyday-tote.md) - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Functional Grocer Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-totes.md) - [Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-ocean1.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Structured Leather Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-suede-shoulder-bag.md) - [Stylish Cooler Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-cooler.md) - [Versatile Nylon Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nylon-tote-bags.md) - [Modular Tote Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-tote-system.md)