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Authentic Reptilian Clutches

This Real Armadillo Purse is Made from a Dried Out Edentate

— July 9, 2014 — Fashion
If you're a fan of super quirky fashion, this real armadillo purse might be just what you need for your fashion collection. This unusual animal purse is actually made from a real armadillo body that has been contorted into the shape of a hand bag.

This reptilian tote takes an armadillo's scaly shell-like body and wraps the creature's arms and legs to form the straps and handle of the bag. The oval shape of the bag comes from the armadillo's round body. The armadillo's head -- right down to the eyeballs -- remains fully intact. Every time you reach inside this handbag to grab something, you'll be reaching directly into the armadillo's belly.

You can pick one of these armadillo purses up on eBay for roughly $300 if you're interested.
Trend Themes
1. Real Animal Fashion Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunities might exist in the market of creating fashion accessories made out of real animal bodies for people who prefer owning unique and eccentric fashion items.
2. Sustainable and Eco-friendly Fashion - The commercial opportunities in the eco-fashion industry can be taken by designing cruelty-free, environment-friendly, and biodegradable fashion items.
3. Upcycling Animal Parts Into Fashion Accessories - A disruptive innovation opportunity can be found in converting discarded animal parts into fashion items, contributing to zero-waste fashion practices.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Luxury Goods - The luxury fashion industry can leverage this trend and create unique, high-end fashion accessories using discarded animal parts.
2. Sustainability and Environmental Conservation - Industries dedicated to sustainably using natural resources for commercial purposes should explore the production of environmentally friendly fashion items.
3. E-commerce and Secondhand Markets - E-commerce platforms and secondhand markets can reduce the burden on the environment by promoting upcycling and selling upcycled products.
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