# Couture Backpack Collaborations The EASTPAK X NICOMEDE Backpack Takes us Back to School By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastpak-x-nicomede References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/loves/eastpak-x-nicomede-grey-shearling-leather-fleury-backpack/) & [oki-ni](http://www.oki-ni.com/accessories/eastpak-x-nicomede-grey-shearling-and-leather-fleury-backpack-eni2203gry.html?source=aw&ectrans=1&awc=2083_1409668343_2b5c0afe78b1bdb5b08b4aad246b8dca) The EASTPAK X NICOMEDE [backpack collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-x-porter) is the fourth between the accessory label and the London-based designer. The luxe bag design is available just in time for the Back to School season and will ensure that one is making a statement in the halls this semester. Taking inspiration from Swiss artist Sylvie Fleury’s Cuddly Paintings series, the backpack boasts [shearling details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjallraven-kanken-koncept) along with leather panels that are combined to create texture. The EASTPAK X NICOMEDE collaboration bag is chic and modern. The piece is showcased in a palette of grey tones and features a crimson back panel. Its color scheme and artful design make it a great [unisex accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4ccccees-x-mietis) for both male and female style-setters with an eye for unique design details. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Backpack Collaborations:** The collaboration between luxury accessory labels and fashion designers presents an opportunity to create unique and high-end backpack designs. - **Textured Backpacks with Shearling Details:** Incorporating shearling details into backpack designs adds a touch of luxury and texture, making them stand out in the market. - **Unisex Backpacks with Artful Design:** Creating unisex backpacks with art-inspired designs appeals to style-setters who appreciate unique and gender-neutral accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore collaborations with designers to create exclusive and high-fashion backpack collections. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can incorporate shearling details into their backpack designs to add a touch of opulence and differentiate their products. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can cater to the growing demand for unisex backpacks with art-inspired designs, targeting style-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carry Gear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dime-x-eastpak-collection.md) - [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) - [Co-Branded Upcycled Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rerebuilt-to-resist.md) - [Upcycled Bag Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio.md) - [Snack-Inspired Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-x-sprayground.md) - [Couture Bag Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-x-porter.md) - [Collaboration Camouflage Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brown-buffalo-x-huckberry-concealpack.md) - [Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-x-dune.md)