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Sculpturesque Style

The world of handbags teaches us to create works of art, not utility

Implications - Bags are a critical part of a woman’s style statement, and as diverse as their personalities are, so too there must be accessories to match them. Mainstream designers don’t play with much more than size, color and pattern, but innovative designers are experimenting with unique new shapes. What other industries could benefit from this?
Trend Themes
1. Shape Experimentation - Innovative designers are experimenting with unique new shapes, unlocking potential for industries to diversify product form factor.
2. Quirky Products - There is a great deal of appeal to be found in quirky products that are purposefully silly and overtly whimsical, creating a conversation starter for those with an offbeat sense of style.
3. Displaced Designs - Designers are exploring the opportunity to combine two different products into one, such as handbags with heeled bottoms, to offer more practicality and a unique aesthetic for the accessory industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can benefit from shape experimentation to create new forms of accessories that are both practical and visually appealing.
2. Gifts - Quirky products can be targeted towards the gifts industry, serving as exciting and unique presents that are perfect for conversation starters.
3. Accessories - The accessory industry has the potential to diversify its offerings by exploring displaced designs that combine two products into one, providing both practicality and a novel aesthetic.
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Featured Examples

Purse for Gluttonous Women
Purse for Gluttonous Women
Gilli Nutella Cube
Those of you who don't love the luscious brown cream raise your hand please... I am sure there aren't many of you "Nutella is the red line that runs between the childhood of millions of people around… MORE
Human Face Bags
Human Face Bags
Headstrong Hand Bags by Yael Mer
These bags, embossed with images of human faces, are more than a little creepy, yet somehow they ooze appeal. The quirky totes were created by Yael Mer who makes the mask-like bags in different shapes… MORE
Wiener Dog Purse
Wiener Dog Purse
Daschund Bag
If you're one of those people who think it's cute yet cruel to tote your dog under your arm like it's an accessory, then you'll appreciate the Daschund Bag. The purse looks like a little wiener dog,… MORE
Heel Shoe Bags
Heel Shoe Bags
A'N'D Keeps The Bottom of Your Bag Dirt-free
A'N'D, known for its oddly displaced designs, has gained much popularity from its heel shoe bags. A cross between two of women’s fashion obsessions, the bags are your average leather handbags made unusual… MORE
Crystal Figurine Purses
Crystal Figurine Purses
Leiber's Luxury Evening Bags
American luxury brand Leiber hand crafts these extravagant Austrian crystal encrusted handbags in the United States. Talk about a statement piece. The snake bag, called the Rattle minaudière, is 4 1/2”… MORE
Lip-Shaped Handbags
Lip-Shaped Handbags
Kiss Your Old Purse Good Bye
This Lip Purse is definitely not for the faint of heart. Designed by Tommy Woods, the pouty lip-shaped, fuschia handbag is handcrafted from acacia wood and is 9’’ tall, 6’’ wide and 4” deep.… MORE
Eiffel Tower Bags
Eiffel Tower Bags
Sex and the City's Next 'It' Bag
According to the Patricia Field site, the Eiffel Tower Bag by Timmy Woods is going to be, “next year’s ‘it’ bag.” Carrie Bradshaw is said to be rejoicing her love of all things Parisian by accessorising… MORE
Bunny Backpacks
Bunny Backpacks
Can Prada Revive the 90s?
Backpacks are either practical and geared toward students or hikers, or they're considered cutsie, designed for kids and preteens. Prada wants to change that with the re-introduction of the micro backpack… MORE
Doggy Bags 2
Doggy Bags 2
Meryl Smith's Faux Dog Luggage
Designer Meryl Smith created this bag for The Honey Space in Chelsea, NYC and I find something very wrong with this Louis Vuitton doggie bag. And I'm not just saying that because its Friday night and… MORE
Pita Pocket Purse
Pita Pocket Purse
Designed by Anat Safran and made in Israel, this handbag is an expensive knock-off of the round, brown, wheat flatbread we affectionately call pita. Unsuspecting appetites will now get a bite of cotton… MORE