Normally I would say that purses or handbags that look like food are beyond tacky and wrong for anyone over the age of 12. However, these two examples are really cool, as they look really realistic. I love the inner workings of the taco so obviously on display, and just looking at the cookie makes me feel hungry!
Implications - The zeitgeist of contemporary society is all about individuality, and today's consumer is always on the lookout for a way to turn their regular accessories into fun and interesting adventures that let them stand out from the crowd. These purses are a great example of how some products embrace quirky qualities in order to entice customers that are eager to embrace novelty in all its forms.
What's Driving This Trend
- Food-inspired Accessories
- Opportunity for companies to create a line of food-inspired accessories like these snack-inspired coin purses.
- Quirky Novelty Products
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to develop quirky novelty products that cater to customers seeking individuality and uniqueness.
- Realistic Food Replicas
- Development of realistic food replicas that can be used as fashion accessories can be a lucrative opportunity for companies.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Industry
- Fashion brands can incorporate food-inspired accessories into their product lines.
- Retail Industry
- Retailers can offer quirky novelty products like these snack-inspired coin purses to attract customers.
- Food Industry
- Companies in the food industry can expand into the fashion industry by creating realistic food replicas that can be used as fashion accessories.
