# Personalized Upcycled Accessories 'Ownever' Has Created a Small Bio-Leather Accessory for Handbags By Colin Smith | Published 2021-12-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-leather-accessory References: [ownever](https://www.ownever.com/products/own) 'Ownever,' the ethical luxury handbag designer that focuses on upcycling and recycling materials, has debuted a small bio-leather accessory that allows consumers to personalize their handbags. The small accessory is named 'The Own' and it is a minimalist bio-leather circle with a band to fasten it onto a handbag. The front of The Own allows for the engravement of one large letter, such as a name initial or letter with personal significance, while the back of the accessory allows for a word or short phrase to be engraved. Most handbags from Ownever are created with 20% or more sustainable, upcycled materials, but are very minimalist. The Own allows consumers to express themselves more for the cost of 74 euros, or roughly $83 USD. The Own is 6.5cm in diameter and 20.5cm in height, which is approximately 2.5-inches x 8-inches. Image Credit: Ownever ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Accessories:** There is an opportunity for designers to create more customizable accessories using upcycled materials, allowing consumers to express their individuality while reducing waste. - **Personalized Bio-leather:** Bio-leather offers a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional leather and can be used to create unique and personalized fashion accessories. - **Minimalist Design:** The trend towards minimalist design in the fashion industry can be extended to accessories, where small and simple pieces can be personalized to add value and uniqueness. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Sustainable and personalized accessories can disrupt the fashion industry, where consumers are increasingly looking for unique and ethical products. - **Personalized Gifts:** The Own offers an opportunity to create personalized and sustainable gifts, opening up a new market for ethical and customizable accessories. - **Bio-leather Production:** The development of bio-leather can disrupt the traditional leather industry, as consumers continue to seek out more sustainable and ethical alternatives to animal-derived materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leather Care Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-care-collections.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Plastic-Free Circular Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-3.md) - [Bespoke Handbag Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-geiger-one-of-a-kind.md) - [Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-ocean1.md) - [Retail Overconsumption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachtopia-1.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md)