# DIY Punk Backpacks Going Back to School is More Fun With a Customized School Bag By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-bag References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-W7Q4D8DqI) & [teenvogue](http://www.teenvogue.com/back-to-school) Your back to school style says a lot about who you are so make the most of it and update your school bag to reflect your personality. Famous [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-purse) guru Brittany Balyn, user name Brittkneegirl1, teamed up with Teen Vogue to demonstrate how she transformed her bag into a rocker-chic bag that totally encapsulates her [punk fashion sense](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-clogs-1). Using lots of craft store and dollar store items, it is actually super easy to make your backpack more stylish than a designer handbag, with plenty of cheap and cheerful customization options including studs of all shapes and sizes, buttons and safety pins galore. In her DIY school bag design tutorial, Brittany also switches out the classic zipper toggles for ornate, vintage-looking keys for a Gothic look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customized School Bags:** Customized school bags are becoming a popular trend among students, providing opportunities for companies to offer personalized backpacks and supplies. - **DIY Fashion:** DIY fashion is a growing trend among young people, creating opportunities for businesses to offer affordable customization options for clothing and accessories. - **Rock-chic Style:** The popularity of rock-chic style is increasing, providing opportunities for fashion industry players to incorporate edgy elements into their designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Backpack Manufacturing:** The backpack manufacturing industry has the potential to implement customization options for school bags in order to capitalize on the trend of personalized accessories. - **Craft Supplies:** The craft supplies industry could provide affordable customization options for backpacks and other school supplies in order to cater to the DIY fashion trend. - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry has the potential to incorporate elements of punk rock-chic style into their designs to appeal to the growing demand among young people. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-n-swop.md) - [Co-Branded Upcycled Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rerebuilt-to-resist.md) - [Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgy-kids-brand.md) - [Samurai-Inspired Dynamic Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randoseru.md) - [Juice Pouch Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-purse.md) - [Nostalgic School Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-pep-rally.md) - [Nostalgic Sci-Fi Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-backpack-collection.md) - [Snack-Inspired Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-x-sprayground.md) - [Internet Icon Accessory Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-icon-backpack.md)