# Vibrant Sci Fi Earmuffs The Wordy Walter van Beirendonck and Chris & Tibor Collection By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-01-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walter-van-beirendonck References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/01/26/walter-van-beirendonck-x-chris-tibor-bag-collection/:) & [christibor](http://christibor.com/) Designer Walter van Beirendonck has joined forces with Chris & Tibor to create a [new bag collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4ccccees-x-mietis). The result is a line of [backpacks and waist bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time) that are heavy on both words and fashion. The letter-friendly fanny packs are pretty sweet, but I can’t get over the headgear one of the models is rocking on the runway. It looks like someone mixed [Princess Leia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection)’s ‘do with two tap lights and decided to paint it with nine coats of highlighter orange. In other words… subtle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashionable Headwear:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the wearable technology industry by developing more fashionable and stylish headwear that incorporates headphones and other audio technology. - **Word-heavy Design:** Designers and brands can explore the trend of incorporating written words and phrases into clothing or accessory designs for a bold and eye-catching look. - **Collaborative Collections:** There is a growing trend of designers collaborating with other brands or businesses to create unique and innovative collections that blend different styles and ideas. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can utilize this trend of incorporating written words and phrases into designs to create unique and eye-catching clothing or accessory lines. - **Wearable Technology Industry:** The wearable technology industry can benefit from the trend of creating fashionable and stylish headwear that incorporates headphones or other audio technology. - **Collaborative Marketing:** Businesses can explore the trend of collaborating with other brands or designers to create unique collections and marketing campaigns that appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Earbud Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack.md) - [Futuristic Headgear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonveil-collection.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Sculptural Earbud Statement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-sculptural-earbuds.md) - [Earbud-Inspired Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack-backpack.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Illuminated eSports Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpunk-earbuds.md)