# Geeky Chic Backpacks Loungefly's 'Street Fighter Hello Kitty Backpack' is Perfect for School By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-07-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-backpack References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/07/19/Street-Fighter-Hello-Kitty-Backpack/) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Hello-Kitty-Backpack-with-Ears-Street-Fighter) The brilliant minds at the [Loungefly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loungefly-1) have created the 'Street Fighter Hello Kitty Backpack' at the perfect time. Not only is Comic Con 2013 currently rolling out the best in geeky news, but summer is winding down and soon it will be [back to school](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-styles). In a clever twist, the backpack features all the Hello Kitty and friends dressed like the butt-kicking characters of Street Fighter. Equipped with 3D bows and adorable ears, it's truly a one-of-a-kind school bag. It's important to stand out these days as expressing your own personal style is a way to broadcast your creativity. With school quickly approaching, the 'Street Fighter Hello Kitty Backpack' comes just in time to surprise your kids with a bag they'll actually love. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geeky Chic Backpacks:** The trend of combining geeky and fashionable designs in backpacks, appealing to both nerdy and stylish consumers. - **Comic Con-inspired Accessories:** The trend of creating accessories featuring popular pop culture characters and themes, targeting fans of events like Comic Con. - **Personalized School Bags:** The trend of offering unique and customizable school bags that allow students to express their individuality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of geeky chic backpacks by creating more innovative designs that merge pop culture and fashion. - **Toy Collectibles:** The toy collectibles industry can tap into the trend of Comic Con-inspired accessories by producing limited-edition items that appeal to fans and collectors. - **Back-to-school Supplies:** The back-to-school supplies industry can seize the opportunity of personalized school bags by offering customization options and partnering with popular brands to attract students and parents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-monchhichi.md) - [Snack-Inspired Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-x-sprayground.md) - [Virtual Pet-Themed Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-4.md) - [Toy Capsule Display Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showy-gacha-2.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md) - [Sophisticatedly Playful Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjallraven-kanken-koncept.md) - [Vintage Game-Inspired Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higround-1.md) - [Collaborative Cartoon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-hightop-sneakers.md) - [Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-styles.md)