# Paint-Splattered Bags The New 'MEES' Backpack Collection Closes by Folding the Top Up By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-09-18 | Updated 2015-09-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mees References: [thebestfashionblog](http://thebestfashionblog.com/womens-fashion/normcore-meets-functionality-in-mees-design-fall-2015-bags) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/mees.network) The new collection from 'MEES' is a set of stylish backpacks focused on functionality and simplicity. Designed by the brand's creator Marius Mees Visser, his vision for the bags was to create a multipurpose solution, for travel, everyday use, work and school. Its neutral black and white color palette lends perfectly to any wardrobe, and its [minimal design elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags) add a touch of visual interest. Each bag has a unique, [paint-splattered design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjallraven-kanken-koncept) which gives the bags a sense of roughness and playfulness that is still refined. Visser handcrafts many of his bags himself and sticks to a simple square-shaped silhouette for uniformity. Closing the bags is also interesting, as MEES bags use a fold up system rather than a zipper closure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Functionality-focused Backpacks:** Exploring innovative features and multipurpose solutions for backpacks. - **Minimalist Design Elements:** Incorporating minimal design elements to add visual interest to products. - **Alternative Bag Closure Systems:** Exploring alternative closure systems like fold up designs for bags. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Exploring innovative designs and functionalities in the fashion accessories industry. - **Handcrafted Products:** Creating unique and handcrafted products in various industries. - **Travel Accessories:** Innovating and reimagining bag closure systems for travel accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bis-classic-backpack.md) - [Sleek Modern Bag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trompe-loeil-bags.md) - [Minimalist Accordion-Style Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lundi-rubens-backpack.md) - [Urban Geometric Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bao-bao-issey-miyake-1.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercurius.md) - [Commuter-Focused Reflected Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflected-bag.md) - [Celebrity-Coveted Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-offers.md) - [Sophisticatedly Playful Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjallraven-kanken-koncept.md) - [Sleek Multifuntional Lifestyle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bask-bag.md)