# Urban Art Tote Bags C-Starz Offers a Selection of Carriers That are Inspired by Graffiti By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cstarz References: [c-starz](https://c-starz.com/collections/frontpage/products/midnight-tote?variant=26760546760) Heather Zhou is the founder of C-Starz, an accessory brand that recently expanded its offerings to include a selection of [colorful tote bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-tote-bag). The graphic prints on each of the designs vary, however they all make use of [urban art for inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bao-bao-issey-miyake-1). This gives the products a casual and playful look, which makes them a great accessory for both men and women. In addition to this, C-Starz's tote bags come along with a small clutch to match -- allowing consumers to more conveniently carry small valuables inside. Meanwhile, the tote bags are fully lined and come with a zip-top enclosure. They have generous dimensions and are incredibly versatile as well -- given that the lightweight designs can easily be folded up and hidden away when not needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Graphic Print Accessories:** Explore opportunities to incorporate graphic prints into various accessories for a casual and playful look. - **Matching Clutch Accessories:** Consider creating accessory sets that include a matching clutch for added convenience. - **Versatile Foldable Designs:** Design lightweight products that can be easily folded up and hidden away when not needed for increased versatility. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Apply trends in graphic prints and matching clutch accessories to enhance the appeal of fashion accessories like tote bags. - **Urban Streetwear:** Incorporate urban art-inspired graphic prints into streetwear designs to cater to the demand for casual and playful fashion. - **Travel Accessories:** Develop foldable and lightweight designs in travel accessories like tote bags to provide convenience and versatility for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Cooler Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-cooler.md) - [Vibrant City-Themed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-city-tote.md) - [Bold Graffiti Printed Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephen-sprouse.md) - [Climate Conscious Summer Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggu.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Yoga-Friendly Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/built-for-athletes-tote-bag.md) - [Collaborative Patterned Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-bag.md) - [Elevated Lifestyle Shoulder Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-c.md) - [Vibrant Butterfly Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-mcgillivary-2.md)