# Organic Leather Backpacks QWSTION & huber egloff Designed New Minimalist Backpacks and Accessories By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-09-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-backpack References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/09/13/qwstion-huber-egloff-bag/) & [qwstion](http://www.qwstion.com/en/bags.html) 'QWSTION' and 'huber egloff,' two Swiss brands, collaborated for a collection of minimalist backpacks and accessories that are perfect for the [modern-minded traveler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72hour-backpack). Each of the pieces are made up with a sleek construction, with the shape of the backpacks simplified to be more aesthetically pleasing. In order to do this QWSTION and huber egloff don't include additional compartments on the outside, giving the carriers a more streamlined look. Despite not having a slew of compartments, the minimalist backpacks are still capable of carrying everything needed with ease. The two brands ensure this by including small pockets on the interior -- making it simple to retrieve smaller items from inside. In addition to the backpacks, QWSTION and huber egloff created a [hip bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleek-sage-green) to go along -- which sports the same neutral colorway and luxurious gold zippers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Backpacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing sleek backpacks with simplified shapes and streamlined looks. - **Travel Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating minimalist accessories for modern-minded travelers. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing organic leather products that combine style with environmental responsibility. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovating minimalist designs and sustainable materials for the fashion industry. - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing travelers with minimalist backpacks and accessories for convenient and stylish journeys. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing organic leather products and minimalist designs to the luxury goods market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Accordion-Style Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lundi-rubens-backpack.md) - [Everyday Opulence Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/151-stealth-backpack.md) - [One-Touch Access Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watson-the-pack-30.md) - [Full-Grain Leather Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rmfr-edc.md) - [Minimalist Commuter Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-commuter-backpack.md) - [Capaciously Stylish Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-travel-backpacks.md) - [Suitcase-Inspired Traveler Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-travel-backpack.md) - [Contemporary Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bis-classic-backpack.md) - [Versatile 30L Travel Back Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30l-travel-pack.md)