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Distressed Leather Purses

The Kooba Audrey Shoulder Bag is Worn to Perfection

— August 18, 2010 — Luxury
The Kooba Audrey Shoulder Bag is a leather purse accented with suede insets on the pleated front. The handbag is available in three understated colors: berry, gray and black. All of the styles come with antiqued gunmetal hardware that perfects the worn-in, distressed leather look.

The Kooba Audrey Shoulder Bag is a roomy accessory for the career-driven woman who is always elegantly put together.

Implications - In today's society, there is constantly wave after wave of new, sleek and high-tech products being ushered into the market. While a large number of consumers prefer these products over older ones, many consumers would prefer to have a balance between old and new. Companies that create products for these individuals that evoke feelings or qualities from the past may successively serve as alternatives to the modern and contemporary designs prevalent today.
Trend Themes
1. Distressed Leather Fashion - Opportunities for developing and marketing distressed leather products with a nostalgic feel to appeal to consumer desire for a balance between old and new.
2. Roomy Fashion Accessories - Opportunities to create fashion accessories, like the Kooba Audrey Shoulder Bag, that are large enough to accommodate the needs of the career-driven woman.
3. Understated Color Schemes - Opportunities to create fashion designs that appeal to individuals who prefer versatile and understated color schemes in their accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Opportunities for fashion companies to create product lines that appeal to individuals who desire a balance between old and new both in terms of product design and materials used.
2. Accessories Industry - Opportunities for accessory companies to create product lines that cater to the needs of the career-driven woman.
3. Leather Industry - Opportunities for leather companies to embrace the demand for distressed leather products and integrate the style into their designs.
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