# Driving-Inspired Waistbags FDMTL and LATENCY Teamed Up To Launch a Premium Waistbag By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-04-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latency References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/fdmtl-latency-waist-bag-inspired-by-driving) & [latency.jp](https://latency.jp/collections/new-arrival) Japanese fashion label [FDMTL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-and-fdmtl) and LATENCY, a unique fashion project founded by Japanese musician Enon Kawatani, have teamed up to launch a new high-end waist bag. According to both companies, the design for the new bag was inspired by driving and will be sold under the label Outdoor Products. For the new piece, FDMTL altered its go-to Sashiko pattern, giving it a LATENCY-approved makeover by leveraging the brand's signature [black and white color combination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags). In terms of features, the bag comes equipped with a waist strap and buckle and two zip-up pockets. On the front of the bag is a stitched white Outdoor Products icon, while on the back is a subtle LATENCY logo. The FDMTL x LATENCY waist bag is now available to purchase on both FDMTL and LATENCY's websites. Image Credit: FDMTL and LATENCY ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Driving-inspired Fashion:** The fusion of driving and fashion presents opportunities for innovative designs to emerge. - **Premium Waistbags:** As more high-end brands venture into the waistbag market, there is an opportunity for niche markets to emerge with unique designs and features. - **Collaborative Designs:** Collaborations between fashion labels and unique projects like LAETNCY can expand the market for innovative fashion designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** As fashion trends continue to evolve, the waistbag market presents opportunities for innovation and collaboration. - **Automotive:** The use of driving-inspired designs in the fashion industry provides opportunities for innovative collaborations between the automotive and fashion industries. - **E-commerce:** The availability of the new waistbag on multiple e-commerce websites highlights the importance of online sales in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Fashion Fanny Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-porter-baguette.md) - [Minimalist Japanese Bag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-2.md) - [Compact Utility Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shijimi-bags.md) - [Upcycled Bag Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio.md) - [Denim Capsule Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-camphorwood.md) - [Commuter-Focused Reflected Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflected-bag.md) - [Urban Explorer-Centric Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-1.md) - [Sleek Modern Bag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trompe-loeil-bags.md) - [Neon-Colored Lifestyle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramidus-2.md)