# Luxe Animal-Accented Luggage The New Louis Vuitton Luggage Line Features Unique Animal Artwork By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-12 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-louis-vuitton-luggage References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/01/09/louis-vuitton-jake-dinos-chapman-luggage/) & [louisvuitton](http://www.louisvuitton.com/) Fashion-savvy consumers in search of travel gear that makes a statement are likely to find the new [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-bag) luggage collection appealing. A selection of different bags are included within it, however each makes use of a similar design. For weekend getaways, there's expansive tote bags, cross strap carriers and backpacks. While the backpack incorporates snakeskin material, the other pieces in the new Louis Vuitton luggage collection feature obscure images of animals. On the tote bag, a sharp-toothed giraffe is included on the side. The cross strap carrier features a zebra instead, however the animal's usual docile look is interrupted with a serpent-like tongue that juts out from its mouth. All of the bags come with the designer's usual branding as well and stick to a navy and white color palette. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal-inspired Luxury Accessories:** This trend presents an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to explore designs incorporating animal-inspired prints and textures. - **Statement Travel Gear:** This trend presents an opportunity for businesses to create unique and eye-catching travel gear to appeal to the fashion-savvy consumer. - **Sustainable Luxury Travel Accessories:** This trend presents an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to explore the use of sustainable materials in the production of travel gear with bold and unique designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can incorporate animal prints and textures into their collections, tapping into a growing demand for unique pieces that stand out from the crowd. - **Travel and Hospitality:** Companies in the travel and hospitality industry can partner with luxury fashion brands to create travel accessories that add style to consumers' trips. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion brands can experiment with animal-inspired prints and textures, an opportunity to create sustainably-made accessories without sacrificing style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-ShapedLuxurious Monogram Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-bag.md) - [Lobster-Shaped Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-bag.md) - [Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-travel-campaign.md) - [Opulent Brass Travel Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-courrier-lozine-110-lv-brass.md) - [Unique Leather Accessory Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-sports-collection.md) - [Logo-Filled Streetwear Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags.md) - [Bouquet-Themed Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-bouquet-bag.md) - [Adventure-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-jewelry-collection1.md) - [Chocolate-Crafted Intricate Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-bag.md)