Spirit has presented its take on the coming season’s trends for promotional bags and accessories. Emma Trump, head of the design team, highlights the beautiful minimalism of "Japonisme" and the bold retro colours of ‘Pop’ as two looks that will hit the High Street over spring and summer 2012.

Cosmetic brands looking for an elegant gift with purchase should look to the delicate oriental prints of Japonisme. The colour palette is a contemporary mix of creams and mushroom with chalky pastels. Soft PU and PVC, simple cottons, canvas and silk-effect materials are fabrics that work well with this style.

Pop is a look that will complement hip young brands. Inspired by iconic influences like Mary Quant and Vidal Sassoon, this trend captures the aesthetics of the 1960s revamped for today’s generation. Bold blocks of colour are balanced by black-and-white lines. Fabrics that go with Pop include lacquered and high-gloss PU and PVC.

Emma says: “Now is the time to start developing concepts for promotional gift items for next spring and summer. These are two very different, very effective looks that will look great on cosmetic bags, vanity bags, tote bags, laptop cases, clutch bags and make-up brush bags.”

Spirit is a Quadpack company.