# Reinveted Belt Designs Hyddin's Take on the Belt Reimagines the Accessory with a Hidden Flap By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-09-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belt-designs References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1684361236/hidden-flap-belt) In the context of [functional belt designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt), one might think that there isn't much room for innovation. However, Portland-based startup Hyddin boldly contradicts that with its newly launched [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossbody-hydration-pack). The product — a belt that boasts a [hidden flap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf), is handmade and inspired by a silhouette by the founder's grandfather. Belt designs are always super tricky to integrate into an outfit due to their bulkiness or hanging excess textiles. Thanks to forward-thinking simplicity, Hyddin is able to successfully alleviate this by keeping the flap behind the belt itself. This does not only allow for convenience and comfort, it also fosters a "crisp modern look." Available in fabric and in leather, Hyddin makes its product to suit both men and women. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Innovative Belt Design:** Hyddin's hidden flap design challenges traditional belt conventions and offers a new perspective on belt functionality. - **Handmade Accessories:** Consumers are looking for quality, authenticity, and uniqueness in accessories, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for handmade accessory brands, like Hyddin. - **Minimalist Fashion:** Hyddin's simple and clean design taps into the growing trend of minimalist fashion, indicating an opportunity for companies to offer pared-down and functional designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Hyddin's innovative belt design creates new possibilities for the fashion accessories industry and provides opportunities to create functional yet stylish accessories. - **Craftsmanship:** Hyddin's emphasis on handmade accessories taps into the growing demand for artisanal and unique products, presenting opportunities for companies to integrate craftsmanship into their products. - **E-commerce:** Hyddin's Kickstarter campaign demonstrates the potential for e-commerce as a platform for small-scale, niche brands to build a customer base and launch disruptive innovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indestructible Sleek Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indestructible-belt.md) - [Crossbody Hydration Pack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossbody-hydration-pack.md) - [Menstrual Discomfort Relief Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hottie-belt.md) - [Tubular Flexible Runner Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipbelt-running-belt.md) - [Sophisticated Belt Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clio.md) - [Emergency Tracking Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt.md) - [Taco-Holding Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venmo-taco-bellt.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md)