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# Paranormal-Themed Crossbody Bags
Rick Owen's DRKSHDW Label References a Photo-Window Visual

By Amy Duong | Published 2019-03-06 | Luxury
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drkshdw
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/rick-owens-drkshdw-plastic-photo-window-cross-body-bag-release) & [matchesfashion](https://www.matchesfashion.com/intl/products/1255650)

Avant-garde design label Rick Owen's sublabel DRKSHDW introduces a new accessory piece to ring in the Spring/Summer 2019 season. The new accessory piece is designed from an angle that follows the theme of [paranormal activity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25).

It comes in the form of a [crossbody bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-bag) and is constructed from captivating metallic canvas materials at the body and it has a carrying option that features a main compartment secured with a zipper enclosure. This pocket also has a clear plastic window pocket that showcases an eery photograph to follow the theme. The photograph is matched with an alien patch next to it, with additional details highlighting the straps. It boasts detachable sensibilities so the bag can also function as a pouch.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 32% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Paranormal-themed Fashion Accessories:** Designers can create more fashion pieces with a paranormal theme, like Rick Owen's DRKSHDW crossbody bag.
- **Innovative Use of Materials in Fashion:** Designers can explore the use of captivating metallic canvas materials, like the ones used in Rick Owen's DRKSHDW crossbody bag.
- **Multipurpose Fashion Accessories:** Designers can create more fashion accessories that have detachable sensibilities, like Rick Owen's DRKSHDW crossbody bag that can double as a pouch.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of paranormal-themed fashion accessories and innovative use of materials, to offer customers unique and edgy products.
- **Photography:** The photography industry can benefit from partnering with fashion brands to create striking photographs for fashion accessories, like the eerie photograph featured in Rick Owen's DRKSHDW crossbody bag.
- **Retail:** Retailers can offer multipurpose fashion accessories, like Rick Owen's DRKSHDW crossbody bag that can function as both a bag and a pouch, to provide customers with practical and versatile items.

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