Coperni has unveiled the 'Glass Swipe,' a clear version of the brand's signature handbag, at the Fall/Winter 2022 show. The Glass Swipe bags are hand-blown and designed to be worn as a visual accessory, rather than a utility-focused handbag. The bag was unveiled in three colorways; clear, red, and blue ombre. One version of the handbag even has decorative devil ears along the top of the handle.
The Glass Swipe was created in collaboration between Coperni and 'Heven,' a specialty glassware brand famous for its unique decorative pieces. The storage compartment on the bag is quite modest, with many photos showing that it is capable of holding a few tubes of lipstick or a single wallet. Currently, the Glass Swipe is available at various online retailers at a price of approximately $600 USD.
Signature Glass Handbags
Coperni Released a Glass Version of its Iconic 'Swipe' Handbag
Trend Themes
1. Transparent Fashion Accessories - The Glass Swipe handbag by Coperni represents a rising trend of transparent fashion accessories as a way for consumers to make a bold fashion statement while also showcasing their personal items.
2. Collaboration Between Fashion and Speciality Brands - The collaboration between Coperni and Heven provides an opportunity for fashion brands to leverage the expertise and uniqueness of specialty brands to create innovative products that add value to the brand's iconic products.
3. Functionality as a Secondary Feature - The Glass Swipe handbag by Coperni highlights a trend in which consumers are prioritizing fashion and aesthetics over functionality, allowing for fashion brands to push the boundaries of design without being constrained by functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The Glass Swipe handbag by Coperni provides an opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with design by utilizing different materials to create unique products that appeal to consumers.
2. Specialty Glassware - The collaboration between Coperni and Heven demonstrates how specialty glassware brands can leverage their expertise to enter the fashion industry and create products that push the boundaries of design.
3. Retail - The Glass Swipe handbag by Coperni provides an opportunity for retailers to diversify their product offerings by providing unique items that appeal to consumers seeking to make a bold fashion statement.