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# Pleated Feline-Inspired Purses
Playful Volume 2 by Bao Bao Issey Miyake Features the Meow Bags

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-06-27 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-volume-2
References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2025/06/25/bao-bao-issey-miyake-to-release-the-purr-fect-feline-bag-for-playful-vol-2-collection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bao-bao-issey-miyake-to-release-the-purr-fect-feline-bag-for-playful-vol-2-collection) & [isseymiyake](https://www.isseymiyake.com/)

![Pleated Feline-Inspired Purses](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/574/playful-volume-2.jpeg)

Playful Volume 2 by Bao Bao Issey Miyake has been created as the second iteration of accessories that put [feline aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sphynx-1) in the spotlight to prioritize a playful profile. The range includes the Meow bags that pay homage to cats in a decidedly modernistic, abstract manner that puts evolving aesthetics in focus. The bags come in a few styles, which are achieved with the classic [pleated style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake) of Bao Bao bags and see a strap added that acts like a tail and more.

Playful Volume 2 by Bao Bao Issey Miyake prioritizes a geometric motif that will allow a person to shift between different [purse styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artycapucines-vii). This accommodates those with an interest in evolving fashion products as a way to continually shake up styles.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.7/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 43%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Feline-inspired Fashion:** Designs that draw inspiration from cats offer a unique blend of playfulness and modern aesthetics, attracting consumers interested in novelty and whimsy.
- **Geometric Accessory Designs:** The use of geometric motifs in accessories showcases an avant-garde approach that appeals to fashion-forward individuals seeking bold statements.
- **Evolving Style Accessories:** Products that transform or adapt, like convertible purses, cater to consumers who favor versatility and personalization in their fashion purchases.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion Accessories Industry:** As consumer desire for unique and abstract designs increases, there is a push for new product lines that blend creativity with functionality.
- **Luxury Goods Market:** High-end consumers are drawn to innovative design expressions, which provides an entry point for luxury goods that marry art with practicality.
- **Geometric Design Sector:** Rising interest in shapes and forms influences sectors reliant on aesthetics, leading to demand for designs that balance modernism with traditional craftsmanship.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Urban Geometric Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bao-bao-issey-miyake-1.md)
- [Ancient Geometric Pattern Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-convertible-bag.md)
- [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md)
- [Customizable Feline Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-modular-cat-furniture.md)
- [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md)
- [Contemporary Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cat-Furniture-1.md)
- [Dumping-Like Fashion Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esenes-worldwide-1.md)
- [Pleated Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake.md)
- [Cat-Friendly Conceptual Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neko-yama.md)
