# Artist-Designed Carrying Collections Takashi Murakami and New Era Drop Three-Piece Capsule By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-04-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takashi-murakami-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/pro-ject-x8-evolution-turntable-release-info) & [pro-jectusa](https://pro-jectusa.com/product/pro-ject-x8-evolution-turntable/) Renowned Japanese artist Takashi Murakami has partnered with lifestyle brand New [Era](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paname-cap) to to launch a concise capsule consisting of two new carrying pieces and a specialty 9FIFTY hat. Headlining the collaboration is a new lightweight backpack that comes in an all-black colorway that is dressed with embroidered versions of Murakami’s signature flowers. In addition, the bag feature a laptop pocket, key hooks, and a side pocket for drink storage. Next up, the collection includes a banana-shaped waist bag that was purposefully designed for music festivals; however, the piece makes a nice add-on to any casual everyday outfit. Lastly, the 9FIFTY [KaiKai Kiki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki) caps arrive with detachable cap liners and more Murakami embroidery. The new collection is set to drop on April 22 and will b available to purchase on New Era's website. Image Credit: Pro-Ject ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artist-designed Collections:** Collaborations with renowned artists to launch unique and limited-edition collections with practical items such as backpacks and waist bags. - **Embroidered Designs:** Incorporating embroidered versions of famous artworks and painter's signatures into wearable accessories and clothing. - **Specialty Hat Design:** Creating limited-edition hats that have detachable liners and showcase unique designs by famous artists. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can collaborate with artists to launch limited-edition and unique collections. - **Art and Culture:** Artists and painters can venture into creating wearable accessories or design merchandise to reach their fans and make their art more accessible. - **Music Festivals and Event Hosting:** Creating customizable items such as practical waist bags for festival attendees with unique designs and specialty features to enhance their experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Expansive Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collab-with-takashi-murakami.md) - [Flower-Centric Tech Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-bloom-1.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Sporty Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-series.md) - [Artistic Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-takashi-murakami.md) - [Flower Motif Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-bloom-capsule.md) - [Whimsical Artist-Designed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artycapucines-vii.md) - [Limited-Edition Artist-Honoring Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takashi-murakami-tee.md) - [Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-x-kaikai-kiki.md) - [Artist-Collaborative Luxury Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-murakami.md)