# Versatile Patchwork Tote Bags sacai Honors Hank Willis Thomas in New SS21 Capsule By Amy Duong | Published 2021-01-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hank-willis-thomas References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/sacai-ss21-hank-willis-thomas-soundproof-tote-bags) [sacai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacai-holiday-2025) continues to expand its collection for the Spring/Summer 2021 season -- this time, the brand celebrates [American artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastpak-launched) Hank Willis Thomas. His work inspires a series of patchwork design that is seen throughout the entire capsule. The collection is made up of [tote bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-and-ll-bean) that are made by the Japanese label, offered in a variety of sizes to ensure that it is versatile. There are two sizes of the bags this time around, the larger option measures out to be about 15 by 24 inches. The large print by the artist is across the front and the second design option is "Soundproof." There is a bold branding detail at the front in a contrasting white. Image Credit: HBX ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Patchwork Design:** The trend of incorporating patchwork designs into fashion products creates an opportunity for companies to partner with artists and offer limited edition collections. - **Versatile Tote Bags:** The trend of offering versatile tote bags in multiple sizes creates an opportunity for companies to meet the diverse needs of consumers and increase customer satisfaction. - **Celebrity Collaborations:** Partnering with celebrities or artists to create limited edition collections can create a buzz and drive sales for fashion companies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can take advantage of the patchwork design trend and versatile tote bag trend in their product offerings. - **Art:** Artists and designers can collaborate to create limited edition collections that fuse art and fashion, creating new revenue streams and exposure for artists. - **Marketing:** Celebrity collaborations can create a buzz and increase brand awareness, leading to increased sales for fashion and retail companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Workwear Hybrid Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacai-x-carhartt-wip.md) - [Reflective Art-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mungo-thomson-x-sacai.md) - [Collector Tote Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryuichi-sakamoto-potr.md) - [Hybrid Luxury Leather Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smythson.md) - [Collaborative Branded Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-and-ll-bean.md) - [Minimal Layered Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tshirt.md) - [Tonal Contrast Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-tote-bag.md) - [Climate Conscious Summer Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggu.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md)