# Automobile Handbags Car-Shaped Purses Are Cute (But Only For Tweens) By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2009-01-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automobile-handbags-car-shaped-purses References: [trenddelacreme](http://www.trenddelacreme.com/2009/01/car-bags-yay-or-nay.html) I don't know how practical these colorful car handbags are, or whether they are in the process of becoming a trend just waiting for a little push to take off. The interesting patent leather car purses found by [Trend de la Creme](http://www.trenddelacreme.com/2009/01/car-bags-yay-or-nay.html) do have some appeal. But, in my opinion, it is the kind of appeal that would make a woman go, "that little shiny purse is really pretty. I thing I'm going to get one for my 12 year old daughter/niece/cousin" or what have you. In other words, the shiny accessories look like those attention-getting toys that would make a tween happy to carry around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Automobile-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity to create a fashion line of car-inspired accessories, including but not limited to bags. - **Childish Aesthetics for Adults:** There is a market for playful and quirky accessories, especially among younger adults who still have a sense of humor. - **Nostalgia-inspired Products:** There is potential for creating products that tap into the 90s nostalgia movement, including automobile-inspired fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The automobile-inspired fashion trend can be adopted by accessory companies looking to tap into a fresh market. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Childish aesthetics for adults offer a marketing opportunity for companies catering to young adult markets. - **Retail:** Nostalgia-inspired products, such as automobile-inspire fashion, can be sold through retail channels, both online and offline. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juice Pouch Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-purse.md) - [Premium Indian-Made Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carriall-3.md) - [Croissant-Shaped Clutch Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch.md) - [Tech-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-handbag.md) - [Luxury Fashion Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bag-charm.md) - [Interchangeable Themed Shoe Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-1.md) - [Child-Centric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childcentric-compact-luxury-suv.md) - [Adorable Nylon Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggu-crescent-bag-charm.md) - [Doll-Themed Pink Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-1.md)