# Rubber Cotton Grosgrain Bags The Rubberized-Cotton Utility Belt Bag Has Holster Attachments By Amy Duong | Published 2019-02-26 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubberizedcotton-utility-belt-bag References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/2/rick-owens-rubberized-cotton-utility-belt-bag-release) & [matchesfashion](https://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/Rick-Owens-Rubberised-cotton-utility-belt-bag-1255655) High-end fashion designer [Rick Owens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-rick-owens) introduces a new accessory item to add to its Spring/Summer 2019 roster -- the latest 'Rubberized-Cotton Utility Belt Bag' is designed to be outlandish. The [avant-garde designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic) imagines unconventional structures for the season, drawing inspiration from the attachments that cowboy's wear on their holsters. The large bag is designed to attach to the waist area to be adjusted with a strap constructed from grosgrain materials interconnected to two flaps location of the sides of the bag. It is carefully crafted in Italy and it makes use of a special rubberized cotton texture that replicates the look of leather. There is also a large pocket that makes up for most of the silhouette, enclosed by zippers and features an internal pocket as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Bags:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with unconventional structures and materials in bag designs. - **Utility Belt Bags:** Increased demand for utility belt bags that allow for hands-free convenience. - **Rubberized-textured Accessories:** Growing trend for rubberized-textured accessories that replicate the look of leather. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create innovative and unconventional accessories for consumers. - **Outdoor Gear:** Potential for outdoor gear companies to incorporate utility belt bags into their product lines for hands-free convenience while hiking or camping. - **Materials Science:** Opportunity for materials scientists to develop and improve rubberized-textured materials for use in accessories and other products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Hyper-Durable Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-indestructible-belt.md) - [Branded Canvas Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-4.md) - [Cargo Pocket-Adorned Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-research-parasite-bag.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Chrome Bottle-Attached Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biker-messenger.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md) - [Handle-Only Fashion Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-budget-bag.md) - [Minimalist Accordion-Style Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lundi-rubens-backpack.md)