# Picnic-Inspired Accessories Welcome Companions' Latest Series is Inspired by Al Fresco Dining By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-05-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/part-time-picnic References: [childhoodflames.blogspot](http://childhoodflames.blogspot.ca/2013/04/butter-n-toast.html) & [welcomecompanions](http://welcomecompanions.com/collections/part-time-picnic) Fashionable foodies will adore Welcome Companions' range of part-time picnic accessories. This summery collection draws inspiration from iconic depictions of Al fresco dining like Édouard Manet's *Le Déjeuner sure l'herbe* and Kenneth Grahame's *Wind in the Willows*. The twelve items take themes from picnic food and gear, and turn them into quirky accessories, including everything from [mouth-shaped clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greggs-sausage-roll-clutch) to [basket-weave bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag) and [gingham-patterned scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amorys-gingham-edit). Part-time Picnic plays up color and simplifies shapes, reducing objects to minimal yet recognizable forms, and keeping the designs clean and modern. Two of the most charming pieces are the 'Toast' shoulder bag and its companion, 'Butter,' a brightly colored yellow wallet. Quite literally, these could be the new "bread and butter" of accessories in your closet. Photo Credit: [Papermag](http://www.papermag.com/2013/01/welcome_companion_bags.php) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Part-time Picnic:** Creating minimalist and modern yet recognizable forms of picnic-inspired accessories with emphasis on simplifying shapes that reduce objects to minimal yet recognizable forms. - **Basket-weave Bags:** Introducing basket-weave bags as a picnic-inspired accessory for fashion-forward foodies. - **Gingham-patterned Scarves:** Exploring the use of gingham-patterned scarves as a summer accessory reminiscent of al fresco dining. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Innovating the fashion industry with picnic-inspired accessories that create unique and playful outfit options. - **Accessories:** Creating innovative and playful picnic-inspired accessories that could become staple items in the accessory collection of fashion-forward consumers. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Creating an opportunity for an e-commerce site to sell summer picnic-inspired accessories for fashion-forward foodies who wish to have minimal yet playful items in their collection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Urban Picnic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-collection.md) - [Opulent Automotive Picnic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-home-hyde.md) - [Breakfast-Inspired Novelty Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epure-xs-toast-bag.md) - [Picnic-Ready Bottle Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanley-1.md) - [Croissant-Shaped Clutch Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch.md) - [Lifestyle-Imbued Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buccellati.md) - [Stylish Poppy-Inspired Cooler Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppy-collection.md) - [Victorian-Inspired Summer Hampers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-1.md) - [Bespoke Bakery-Inspired Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-bag.md)