# Neon Tonal Waist Bags PORTER Joins Mikomori and NEXUSVII On a Collaborative Accessory By Amy Duong | Published 2019-03-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikomori References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/porter-nexusvii-mikomori-waist-bag) & [mikomori.us](https://mikomori.us.com/5411/) Retailer [PORTER](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-porter) works in collaboration with both NEXUSVII and Mikomori on a fluorescent accessory piece that welcomes in the warmer season with open arms. It is a limited edition waist bag that is structured to be sleek, drawn directly from the Tokyo-based design label. It is crafted to recall urban exploration and rave culture -- this evokes a sense of the seamless fusion of functional elements and formation. PORTER infuses the bright neon color to the lightly detailed waist bag. The three-way collaborative piece is complete with leather zipper enclosures and has a metal hardware clasp -- this differentiates itself from the usual adjustments made from plastic materials. It is also spacious in design with branding accents reading “[YOSHIDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-3) & COMPANY – PORTER – [TOKYO JAPAN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-sandal-1)” at the front tab. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fluorescent Accessories:** The popularity of neon-toned waist bags signals an opportunity for the creation of more fluorescent accessories. - **Sleek Urban Exploration Designs:** The demand for bag designs that recall urban exploration and rave culture represents an opportunity for designers to create more sleek and functional designs. - **Metal Hardware Clasps:** The use of metal hardware clasps in the waist bag design creates an opportunity for companies to differentiate their products from those that use plastic materials. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can utilize the trend of fluorescent accessories to release more neon-toned clothing items and accessories. - **Design:** Designers can tap into the trend of sleek urban exploration designs to create more functional accessories that also incorporate edgy and bold designs. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can benefit from the trend of metal hardware clasps by producing more high-quality bags with durable and long-lasting materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Collaborative Technical Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-porter.md) - [Collaborative Floral-Detailed Nylon Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-3.md) - [Neon-Colored Lifestyle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramidus-2.md) - [Celebratory Plant-Based Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-tanker.md) - [Material-Updated Technical Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnew-tanker.md) - [Elevated Collaborative Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bunney-1.md) - [Posh Plant-Based Bag Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-yoshida.md) - [High-Fashion Fanny Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-porter-baguette.md) - [Street-Informed Grocery Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busanexclusive-grocery-bag.md)