HEAD PORTER's last collection was recently unveiled after the news that it is ceasing operation were announced earlier this year. The Japanese brand highlights Spring/Summer 2019 looks in the closing capsule, featuring a lookbook shot by Yoshida Kaban. The brand is set to relaunch under a new alias later this year in September -- the closing capsule features basic pieces for the season.
The range highlights simple waist bags, totes, pouches, and daypacks in a color palette including red and blue. There are also denim pieces in the tones of black, gray, and navy blue. The closing collection is comprised of a series of sublines -- the Henderson line highlights cow leather in the form of wallets and totes. The Ortega, Halo, and Scene bags are made from ripstop cotton and PVC coating. The Libre line boasts a 70s influence and showcases color-blocking designs.
Image Credit: Yoshida Kaban
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Closing Capsule Collections
- Opportunity for brands to create limited edition collections as a strategic marketing move before ending operations.
- Relaunching Under New Alias
- Chance for brands to reinvent themselves and create buzz by relaunching with a new identity.
- Color-blocking Designs
- Trend for brands to incorporate bold color-blocking designs in their collections for a vibrant and eye-catching aesthetic.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Accessories
- Opportunity for fashion accessory brands to create unique and innovative designs for bags, wallets, and pouches.
- Denim
- Opportunity for denim brands to experiment with different colors and materials to create stylish and trendy denim pieces.
- Leather Goods
- Opportunity for leather goods brands to explore new ways of incorporating cow leather into wallets, totes, and other accessories.
