# Mod Mountain Gear The Rachel Comey Accessories Line Make Hiking Stylish By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-comey-accessories References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/the_goods/rachel_comey_beckons_us_to_the.php) & [rachelcomey](http://www.rachelcomey.com/) I don’t know how many times I’ve been up for a laborious, [high-terrain hike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuno-hiking-shoes) and not had equipment fashionable enough to see me through the back-breaking adventure in style. Okay, not that many times, but if I were to embark on such a hiking feat, I’d choose to bring with me pieces from the Rachel Comey accessories line. Rachel Comey has created a collection of utility- and [hiking-inspired designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-x-universal-works) including [backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc-outdoor-supply), neck scarves, and hats with vibrant prints and bright colors. The pieces from the Rachel Comey accessories line are functional and fashionable, perfect for the style-conscious gal who likes to trek—or one who just wants to look the part. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashionable Hiking Accessories:** The trend of creating stylish and functional gear for outdoor activities, like hiking, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Printed Utility Designs:** The trend of incorporating vibrant prints and bright colors in utility-inspired designs offers disruptive innovation opportunities for textile and manufacturing industries. - **Functional Fashion:** The trend of combining functionality and fashion in accessories provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion and accessory industries. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the potential of creating stylish and functional gear for outdoor activities, like hiking. - **Textile:** The textile industry can capitalize on the demand for vibrant printed fabrics in utility-inspired designs for accessories. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can seize the opportunity to produce utility-inspired designs with vibrant prints and bright colors for various industries, including accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beginner-Friendly Hiking Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rei-co-op-trailmade.md) - [Practical Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastern-design.md) - [Hiking-Ready Adventurous Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saxifraga.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramdane-touhami.md) - [Chromatic Suede Hiker Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aim-leon-dore-x-new-balance-rainier-low-pack.md) - [Retro Hiking-Detailed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slip-on-rs.md) - [Streetwear Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-tor-summit.md) - [Playful Limited-Edition Travel Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neely-chloe.md) - [Outdoor Utility Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apc-x-gregory.md)