From ‘jorts’ to clear backpacks, US back-to-school spending to hit record high this year

STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS - See-through backpacks and jean shorts are among the popular last-minute purchases ahead of the new school year, several retailers said, as heat waves sweep the U.S. and security concerns grow at many middle- and high schools.

Jorts, denim jean shorts,"are the trend that never seems to die,” said Melissa Cohen, former vice president of production at Polo Ralph Lauren and founder of MBC Consulting Solutions. “They are unquestionably one of the hottest apparel items for teens and tweens.” The popularity of transparent backpacks this year is linked to security concerns of children carrying weapons, as a small but growing number of U.S. schools are requiring them.

Calvin McDonald, CEO at Lululemon, an athletic apparel company based in Canada, said on Thursday that bags were among the top sellers this quarter without specifically mentioning clear book bags. Its Clear Backpack Mini, priced at $68, was"sold out" online in the U.S. as of Friday, according to its website.

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