# Designer Tartan Baggage CLOT and Head Porter Collaborate for Some Stylish Carry-Ons By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-and-head-porter References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/02/clot-x-head-porter-rwb-bag-collection/) & [clotinc](http://clotinc.com/) The Chinese and Japanese bag makers CLOT and Head Porter had the opportunity to work together and jumped on it, creating a collection of beautiful baggage. The designers applied a nylon-woven motif on a series of bags which are inspired from an [iconic Chinese design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-x-clot). The collection by CLOT and Head Porter is not only stylish, but very versatile. The bags include cellphone and laptop compartments to keep your gadgets safe and enclosed. **Implications** - Designers that take inspiration from an image that has been around for a long time are able to refashion them for the modern buyer. Designers can create a more dynamic, functional and aesthetically pleasing design based on the original work. Businesses can market to the existing clientele of people that already enjoy the original design, as well as a whole new host of buyers with the revamped versions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Refashioning Iconic Designs:** Designers can tap into the appeal of familiar designs by giving them a modern twist, creating dynamic and aesthetically pleasing products. - **Versatile and Functional Bags:** The demand for bags with specialized compartments for gadgets like cellphones and laptops is growing, offering opportunities for designers to create versatile and functional products. - **Collaborative Design Partnerships:** Partnerships between different brands and designers can result in unique and stylish products that cater to a wider range of consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can benefit from incorporating refashioned iconic designs into their product offerings, appealing to both existing and new customers. - **Technology Accessories:** The technology accessories industry can capitalize on the demand for bags with specialized compartments for gadgets, offering innovative and functional solutions for gadget storage. - **Collaborative Design Services:** Collaborative design services can facilitate partnerships between brands and designers, creating opportunities for unique and stylish collaborations across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Collaborative Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bunney-1.md) - [Functional Collaborative Technical Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-porter.md) - [Collaborative Luggage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-suitcases.md) - [Collaborative Suede-Like Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-new-year-spot-collection.md) - [Couture Bag Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-x-porter.md) - [Porcelain-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-x-clot.md) - [Collaborative Floral-Detailed Nylon Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-3.md) - [Playful Limited-Edition Travel Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neely-chloe.md) - [Compact Bamboo Tote Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-collection.md)