# Reptile-Skinned Luggage The Bottega Veneta Nero Soft Alligator Suitcase is Exorbitant By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-04 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-nero-soft-alligator-suitcase References: [luxuo](http://www.luxuo.com/travel/bottega-veneta-nero-soft-alligator-suitcase.html) & [bottegaveneta](http://www.bottegaveneta.com/us/en/) Believe it or not, the [Bottega](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-4) Veneta Nero Soft Alligator Suitcase will set you back $53,500, which enough to be considered a decent yearly salary. Now you might be wondering what's in this case that makes it so expensive. Well, the suitcase is made out of [alligator skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertu-agent-q) along with brass hardware and offers all the strength in the world. Understand that Bottega Veneta is a luxury brand with a luxury price tag. The Bottega Veneta Nero Soft Alligator Suitcase is one suitcase you will want to have if you are into luxurious materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Exotic Leather Luggage:** Expensive luggage made out of exotic animal skins creates a niche market for luxury travelers. - **Luxury Fashion Accessories:** The rise of exclusive and expensive luggage pairs with trend of luxury clothing and fashion accessories. - **New Materials in Luggage:** Innovative and unconventional materials donned in luggage such as alligator skin and metals open up possibilities for high-end fashion and product durability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods sector capitalizes on trends of exclusivity and one-of-a-kind goods with high price points. - **Fashion Retail:** The fashion retail industry is positioned to identify, adopt and embrace luxury, innovative materials and designs that targets the growing market for high-end fashion products. - **Travel Industry:** The travel industry can tap into luxury goods sector by creating exclusive trip packages that cater to luxury travelers who value unique experiences and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Brass Travel Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-courrier-lozine-110-lv-brass.md) - [Leather-Wrapped Premium Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-suitcase.md) - [Dramatically Luxurious Leather Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocodile-leather-jacket.md) - [Northern Lights Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-original-cabin-aurora-borealis.md) - [Chic Statuesque Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-rick-owens-original-cabin-bronze.md) - [Luxury Metal Checkers Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-metal-checkers-case.md) - [Luxe Luggage Brand Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-groove-collection.md) - [Grooved Aluminum Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-5.md) - [Luxurious Luggage Team-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-8.md)