This inflatable raft backpack makes the wearer look like they're equally prepared for a day of studying or a flash flood.
The inflatable backpack is part of Christopher Raeburn's Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, called 'RAFT.' The collection features such unique designs as a shark-printed sweater and scarf set, as well as a variety of inflatable accessories and apparel. In addition to the red inflatable raft backpack, there's an inflatable parka that comes in black, red or blue -- although wearing them both together might be a challenge. Luckily, the inflatable raft backpack can actually be worn inflated or deflated to suit the wearer's mood and outfit.
The Christopher Raeburn inflatable raft backpack is a great example of a fashion designer incorporating industrial textures and materials into his pieces in a way that is visually original and interesting.
What's Driving This Trend
- Inflatable Fashion Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of inflatable materials and designs in fashion accessories to create visually original and interesting pieces.
- Convertible Wearables
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable products that can be worn in multiple forms, such as inflated or deflated, to adapt to different situations and moods.
- Quirky Designer Collections
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Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative materials and textures, like inflatable fabrics, into fashion design to push creative boundaries and captivate consumers.
- Outdoor Gear
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of inflatable features into outdoor gear, such as backpacks and parkas, to provide versatility and adaptability in various outdoor activities.
- Product Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply inflatable technologies and concepts to product design, creating products that can transform and adapt to different user needs and preferences.
