# Galactic Feline Backpacks The Dark Star Kitty Backpack is Perfect for Back-to-School By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-08-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitty-backpack References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/dark-star-kitty-backpack/) & [hottopic](http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/WhatsNew/Dark%20Star%20Kitty%20Backpack-10210039.jsp) With back-to-school right around the corner, there's no better time to start stocking up on essentials, and this Dark Star Kitty Backpack is perfect for those looking to showoff their love for cats. With [cat videos and memes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-mofusand) taking over the Internet, there's no surprise as to why such imagery is also making its way into [fashion lines and consumer goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-volume-2). This Dark Star Kitty Backpack features an image of a [black cat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade) hypnotically staring right at you. The use of neon colors and flamboyant imagery instantly puts you in a trance, making this bag perfect for spotting in a large crowd. Ideal for those looking to poke some fun at their affinity for felines, the Dark Star Kitty Backpack provides both function and pop culture appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cat-themed Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating more cat-themed fashion items to cater to the growing popularity of cat-related content on the Internet. - **Pop Culture Accessories:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in designing accessories that incorporate flamboyant imagery and neon colors, capitalizing on the trend of pop culture influences in fashion. - **Personalized Backpacks:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating personalized backpacks that allow individuals to showcase their unique interests and passions, such as their love for cats. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of cat-related content by creating more cat-themed fashion items that appeal to consumers' love for cats. - **Accessories Industry:** The accessories industry has an opportunity to create innovative accessories that incorporate flamboyant imagery and neon colors, aligning with the trend of pop culture influences in fashion. - **Personalized Products Industry:** The personalized products industry can tap into the demand for self-expression by developing personalized backpacks that allow individuals to showcase their unique interests and passions, like their love for cats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Inspired Cat Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stray-1.md) - [Virtual Pet-Themed Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-4.md) - [Snack-Inspired Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-x-sprayground.md) - [Nostalgic Sci-Fi Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-backpack-collection.md) - [Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-x-dune.md) - [Sophisticatedly Playful Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjallraven-kanken-koncept.md) - [Pleated Feline-Inspired Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-volume-2.md) - [Internet Icon Accessory Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-icon-backpack.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md)