Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,330 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,986 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,986 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,330 cutting edge ideas.

Cocoon-Inspired Avant Garde Bags

Rick Owens DRKSHDW Designs the Oversized Nylon Backpack for FW19

— August 31, 2019 — Fashion
Avant-garde fashion brand Rick Owens' branch 'Rick Owens DRKSHDW' launches an oversized nylon backpack in black for the season. The design draws strong inspiration from the label's cocoon structures that it often follows through different apparel silhouettes.

The accessory is made in Italy and delivers durable elements with the construction along with accenting details in silver tonal metal hardware. The monochromatic base allows the hardware to stand out in contrast. The backpack can be carried in a variety of ways with the inclusion of the top handle, the adjustable shoulder straps, and the detachable cross-body strap. Branding details can be found on the rear side of the entire silhouette -- the bag is now available for purchase online at MATCHESFASHION.
Trend Themes
1. Oversized Backpacks - Designing oversized backpacks inspired by unconventional shapes or structures is a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands.
2. Monochromatic Hardware Accents - Using monochromatic base and accenting details in tonal metal hardware is a disruptive innovation opportunity for accessory brands.
3. Multi-functional Carrying Options - Including top handle, adjustable shoulder straps, and detachable cross-body strap for carrying options is a disruptive innovation opportunity for backpack manufacturers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can create avant-garde backpacks with innovative design elements inspired by unconventional shapes or structures.
2. Accessories - Accessory brands can use monochromatic base and accenting details in tonal metal hardware to create visually appealing products.
3. Backpack Manufacturing - Backpack manufacturers can add multi-functional carrying options like top handle, adjustable shoulder straps, and detachable cross-body strap to improve the functionality and attractiveness of their products.
4
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness