# Racing-Green Mini Bags Burberry's New Gabardine Mini Backpack is Perfect for the Summer By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-26 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabardine-mini-backpack References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/4/burberry-mini-backpack-racing-green-gabardine-leather) & [net-a-porter](https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/1041109/burberry/small-leather-trimmed-gabardine-backpack) Classic luxury fashion house [Burberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-sneaker) released the new Gabardine Mini Backpack, a fun and adorable bag that was made to be the perfect summer accessory. The leather-trimmed bag was made in a Racing Green shade, with a small but practical interior that has just enough space for all of the essentials. The brand added zipped pockets that are stylish while offering a space to keep all important pieces safe. The snap-fastened straps on the front with a drawstring closure and leather carry handle on the top allows the designer bag to resemble a classic backpack -- with an exciting new twist. The new Gabardine Mini Backpack from Burberry can be worn cross-body or carried as a purse to be as comfortable as possible and is finished off with luxe gold hardware and the brand's [iconic text logo printed throughout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Summer Mini Backpacks:** As people look for practical, cute accessories for the summer, introducing new mini backpacks that are both functional and stylish can offer great opportunities for disruptive innovation. - **Compact Luxury Bags:** Burberry's release of a small but practical bag suggests a trend towards downsizing luxury fashion items to cater to customers' changing needs for mobility and practicality. - **Bold-colored Bags:** The Racing Green shade of Burberry's new bag highlights a trend towards bold and unconventional color choices that can become a distinguishing feature of fashion and luxury products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** As retail stores reopen after the pandemic restrictions, there is an opportunity to attract customers with new and trendy summer accessory collections that feature practical yet stylish mini backpacks. - **Accessories Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can explore the feasibility of designing compact luxury bags that cater to customers' new needs for mobility and practicality while maintaining the trademark features of luxury fashion products. - **Luxury Branding:** Introducing new and bold color choices can help luxury fashion brands to stand out in a crowded market and appeal to customers who are looking for fresh and unconventional designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Drawstring Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-fleming-drawstring-bag.md) - [Nomadic Luxe Canvas Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andiamo-backpack.md) - [Celebrity-Coveted Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-offers.md) - [Micro-Sized Candy-Themed Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haribo-mini-backpacks.md) - [Versatile Bucket Bag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gabine-collection.md) - [Contemporary Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bis-classic-backpack.md) - [Minimalist Accordion-Style Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lundi-rubens-backpack.md) - [Climate Conscious Summer Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggu.md) - [Traditional Iconography Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ophidian-mini-bag-collection.md)