# Hard Shell Acrylic Purses Anthropologie's Selection of Patterned Handbags is Compact and Durable By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acrylic-purse References: [anthropologie](https://www.anthropologie.com/search?q=lucite+clutch&sayt=true) Anthropologie adopts a simple rectangular design for its stylish and practical acrylic purse line-up. The three variations offer a removable chain strap, a push-lock closing mechanism, premium silk lining and a hard shell exterior that ensures the consumer's possessions are kept out of harm's way. The lucite clutch's dimensions make the product perfect for a night out. The striped designs of the acrylic purses also induce the aesthetic of a fashion-forward and "of-the-moment statement piece." The first one in the handbag line-up is the 'Striped Lucite Clutch.' In addition to the stripes that vary in color and size, the design incorporates occasional gold glitter hits. The Piano handbag is a more subdued and uniform black & white pattern option, while the Sunset hard shell acrylic purse is the epitome of a "dramatic splash of color." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hard Shell Acrylic Purses:** Anthropologie's practical and durable hard shell acrylic purses offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion accessories industry, particularly for night-time event goers and trend-setters. - **Compact Handbags:** Compact rectangular handbags, such as Anthropologie's acrylic purses, are a trend that fosters disruptive innovation opportunities for designers, manufacturers, and marketers that cater to the fast-paced and minimalistic consumer lifestyle. - **Patterned Handbags:** Anthropologie's patterned acrylic purses are a trend that unlocks disruptive innovation opportunities to create affordable and eco-friendly leather alternatives that cater to the fashion-forward, eco-conscious, and socially responsible consumer. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Anthropologie's hard shell acrylic purses represent a trend that opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for designers, manufacturers, and marketers that specialize in fashion accessories, particularly handbags. - **Fashion Retail:** Anthropologie's hard shell acrylic purses are a disruptive trend that unlock innovation opportunities for fashion retail companies, particularly those that cater to consumers who value practicality, durability, and design in their fashion accessories. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Anthropologie's patterned acrylic purses showcase a trend that unlocks disruptive innovation opportunities for sustainable fashion entrepreneurs, specifically those that offer environmentally friendly and vegan alternatives to traditional leather handbags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Glamorous Party-Ready Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bags.md) - [Pink-Themed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longchamps-le-pliage-xtra.md) - [Glamorous Drawstring Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-fleming-drawstring-bag.md) - [Croissant-Shaped Clutch Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch.md) - [Intricately Jeweled Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan-mary-bag.md) - [Sparkling Crystal Hangbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe.md) - [Structural Transparent Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maria-olhovnikova.md) - [Luxurious Lucite Pet Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-furniture-collection.md)