# Artistic Men's Handbags The James Nares for Coach Line is Splattered in Paint Designs By Jordy E | Published 2012-04-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-nares-for-coach References: [nylonmag](http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=7887) & [coach](http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/FrontDoor-10551-10051) The James Nares for Coach line is set to be released in stores this coming Friday. The light beige totes have been specifically designed for men, but the colorful billowing designs may also appeal to a female audience. Nares is a critically acclaimed New York artist known for his detailed splattered paint designs. Like many of his projects, these [Coach totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-valentines-day) are made of [canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-hotels-x-thomas-llu), a feature that allowed the artist to emulate the same feel captured within some of his greatest pieces. The bright ribbons strewn across the bags come in pink, white, green, orange and blue shades, and while variety is the word here, the collection is a strictly [limited-edition set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptolemy-mann-x-rimowa-cabin-threshold). The side bags are also numbered and individually signed by Nares, ensuring customers of their reputable authenticity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Paint-splattered Designs:** Opportunity for incorporating unique and artistic paint-splattered designs into fashion accessories. - **Gender-inclusive Fashion:** Potential for creating fashion items that appeal to both male and female audiences. - **Limited-edition Collectibles:** Potential for creating limited-edition fashion items that are individually numbered and signed for enhanced authenticity and exclusivity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for introducing artistic and unique designs in the men's fashion accessory market. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for collaboration between artists and designers to create fashion items inspired by artistic techniques and styles. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury brands to create limited-edition collectibles that appeal to art enthusiasts and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Artist-Designed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artycapucines-vii.md) - [Revitalized Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-stephen-sprouse.md) - [American Artist Bag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastpak-launched.md) - [Collaborative Patterned Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-bag.md) - [Vibrant City-Themed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-city-tote.md) - [Bold Graffiti Printed Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephen-sprouse.md) - [Character Art-Infused Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moynat-x-kasing.md) - [Celebrity-Coveted Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-offers.md) - [Neon-Colored Lifestyle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramidus-2.md)