# Technical Clasped Crossbody Bags Junya Watanabe Unveils Two Colorways of an Over-the-Shoulder Bag By Amy Duong | Published 2019-03-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clasped-crossbody-bags References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/junya-watanabe-harness-technical-cross-body-bag-red-black-matchesfashion) & [matchesfashion](https://www.matchesfashion.com/us/mens/designers/junya-watanabe) Fashion label [Junya Watanabe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-junya-watanabe-man) introduces two tonal iterations of a clasped crossbody bag designed for the Spring/Summer 2019 season. Diving into functionality, the pieces boast a construction made up of 55/45 polyester materials blended with cotton for soft elements. The [shoulder strap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-1) features a velcro component and additionally has a push buckle strap across the body for further security. The two colorways come in a more vibrant option of bright red or a muted selection of all-black. Within the clasped crossbody bags, there are two pocket compartments enclosed with zippers along with a slip, zip, and velcro pocket series as well. The measurements are 40 by 21.5 cm, and 22.8 in a dropped length. The two new spring accessories are now available to shop now online at matchesfashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Functionality-focused Fashion:** Designing fashion items with a focus on practical features and usability generates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Polyester-cotton Blends:** Utilizing polyester-cotton blends in fashion accessories presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in textile manufacturing and sustainability. - **Secure Crossbody Straps:** Developing crossbody bags with innovative secure strap systems opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the accessories industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating functional elements into their designs. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Incorporating polyester-cotton blends in fashion accessories offers new avenues for disruptive innovation in textile manufacturing. - **Accessories:** Creating innovative secure strap systems for crossbody bags presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the accessories industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patterned Round Shoulder Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-marimekko.md) - [Functional Collaborative Technical Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-porter.md) - [Highly Limited Garment Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-watanabe-man-x-reigning-champ.md) - [Elevated Lifestyle Shoulder Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-c.md) - [Compact Utility Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shijimi-bags.md) - [Blooming Expansive Accessories Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleek-sage-green.md) - [Neon-Colored Lifestyle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramidus-2.md) - [Spacious Crossbody Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-bag.md) - [Weatherized Puffed Technical Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordura-nylon.md)