# Sharp Studded Backpacks Swagger and Porter Team Up for the M.E.T.A.L. Bag Collection By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swagger-studded-bags References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/12/18/swagger-x-porter-m-e-t-a-l-bag-collection/#more-83052) & [swagger-co](http://www.swagger-co.com/) These Swagger studded bags play on fashion’s latest embellishment trend. For Fall/Winter 2009, Swagger, a Japanese brand, collaborated with [Porter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-and-starbucks) for the ‘M.E.T.A.L.’ Bag collection. The collection consists of [two backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-research-parasite-bag), a tote and a fanny pack all decorated with gold or silver studs and spikes. The Swagger studded bags are available in black and army green. They are sure to be a hit with those looking for fashionable, rock n roll-type urban apparel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Studded Fashion Accessories:** There is an opportunity for brands to incorporate studs and spikes into various fashion accessories to cater to the rock n roll-inspired urban apparel trend. - **Collaborative Fashion Collections:** By partnering with other brands, fashion companies can create unique and eye-catching collections that appeal to a wider audience and generate increased interest. - **Fashion Embellishments:** Brands can explore different types of decorative elements, such as studs and spikes, to add uniqueness and edginess to their products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can create studded accessories to tap into the growing demand for edgy and rock n roll-inspired products. - **Fashion Collaborations:** Collaborations between fashion brands can lead to innovative and trend-setting collections that attract a larger customer base. - **Fashion Design and Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can specialize in producing fashion products with various embellishments, such as studs and spikes, to meet the demand for unique and edgy designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Everyday Opulence Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/151-stealth-backpack.md) - [QSR Cafe-Themed Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-and-starbucks.md) - [Metal Band-Inspired Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-token.md) - [Cargo Pocket-Adorned Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-research-parasite-bag.md) - [Functional Collaborative Technical Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-porter.md) - [Celebrity-Coveted Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-offers.md) - [Iconic Villain Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarface-backpack.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Luxe Metal Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-aluminum-backpack.md)