# Stylishly Studded Knapsacks The Copson ST x Eastpack Marries the West Coast With the East By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copson-st-x-eastpack References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/01/copson-st-x-eastpak-2012-artist-studio-project/) & [artiststudio.eastpak](http://artiststudio.eastpak.com/artist/copsonstreet) Los Angeles meets New York with the hipster Copson St x Eastpack backpack collection. Known for their tropical aesthetic and West Coast culture, Copson St has brought a taste of the laid-back lifestyle to the East Coast. The soft, pastel colors, inspired by a summer evening on Venice Beach, are given a punk edge through the addition of some [studded metal embellishments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time). As the designers say, it is their "own take on Americana." Created as a part of [Eastpak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastpak-launched)’s charity Artist Studio Project for 2012, all the proceeds from the Copson St x Eastpack backpack collection will go to Designers Against AIDS. Comprised of three colorways, the pieces are all amazing; however, a washed-out teal version is the most representative of its overall aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tropical Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to incorporate tropical and laid-back aesthetics into various industries such as fashion, interior design, and travel. - **Punk Edge:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find ways to add punk elements to traditional products or services in industries like music, fashion, and art. - **Charity Collaborations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with charities to create unique and limited-edition products that support a cause, benefiting both the charity and the brand. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine high fashion with streetwear elements, such as the studded embellishments seen in the Copson ST x Eastpack backpack collection. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Infuse tropical and laid-back aesthetics into interior design trends, creating refreshing and relaxed spaces. - **Travel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create travel experiences that capture the essence of a tropical and laid-back lifestyle, catering to those seeking a unique and immersive journey. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [American Artist Bag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastpak-launched.md) - [Sleek Modern Bag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trompe-loeil-bags.md) - [Carry Gear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dime-x-eastpak-collection.md) - [Camp-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-outdoor.md) - [Upcycled Bag Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio.md) - [Earbud-Inspired Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack-backpack.md) - [Everyday Opulence Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/151-stealth-backpack.md) - [Stylishly Versatile Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracksmith-olmsted-pack.md) - [Co-Branded Californian Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-stussy.md)