# Denim Motes These Porter Totes Give Men a Fashionable Way to Carry Stuff By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-totes References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/10/porter-premium-denim-bags/) & [arknets.co.jp](http://www.arknets.co.jp/modules/arknets_product/shouhinitiran.php?csid=6&cbid=75&ctid=0&cflg=1&lst=2) [Porter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-collection), the Japanese bag brand, has just released a set of [premium denim totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-tote-bag) for men. The Porter totes for men include both messenger bags and basic totes—or ‘motes’ as I like to call them (because not every man bag is just a ‘murse’). The [messenger bags and motes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subu-x-hpotr) are made of workwear-quality denim in a sleek dark wash. With minimalist detailing, a classic square shape, and contrast white stitching, the Porter totes are all available through [ARKKaban](http://www.arknets.co.jp/modules/arknets_product/shouhinitiran.php?csid=6&cbid=75&ctid=0&cflg=1&lst=2). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Premium Denim Totes:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to explore the growing market for premium denim totes for men. - **Minimalist Design:** Potential for the accessories industry to capitalize on the popularity of minimalist designs in bags and totes. - **Workwear-inspired Bags:** The workwear industry can tap into the demand for bags and totes made with workwear-quality denim. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of the release of premium denim totes for men. - **Accessories:** Opportunity for the accessories industry to offer minimalist-designed bags and totes. - **Workwear:** Potential for the workwear industry to expand its product offerings with workwear-inspired bags and totes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Bamboo Tote Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-collection.md) - [Oversized Denim Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-tote-bag.md) - [Material-Updated Technical Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnew-tanker.md) - [Posh Plant-Based Bag Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-yoshida.md) - [Convertible Utility Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subu-x-hpotr.md) - [Celebratory Plant-Based Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-tanker.md) - [Street-Informed Grocery Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busanexclusive-grocery-bag.md) - [Functional Collaborative Technical Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-porter.md) - [QSR Cafe-Themed Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-and-starbucks.md)