# Opulent Animal Handbags Carla Lopez Creates Custom Clutches With Wildlife-Inspired Elements By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carla-lopez References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2015/05/26/tiny-trophy-on-circular-handbags/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [carlalopez.es](http://www.carlalopez.es/) Carla Lopez creates custom clutch handbags that embody an opulent air. The Spanish designer draws inspiration from wildlife and hunting hobbyists, creating taxidermy-inspired elements that adorn each of her accessories. Whether boasting deer and giraffe heads or metallic pig faces, these animal-inspired handbags are striking and vintage-themed. Each features a decorative, gold metal element and is a subtle translation of an ornate aesthetic. Each of these Carla Lopez purses boasts a rounded shape and a structural shell. They are available in a myriad of colros including red, blue and green velvet along with white leather. Displayed in a surreal catalog -- with props by set designer Jack Codling -- this handbag collection will appeal to the eclectic fashion fan with an appreciation for drama. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal-inspired Accessories:** The trend of animal-inspired accessories presents opportunities for designers to create unique and opulent products that appeal to fashion enthusiasts. - **Vintage-themed Handbags:** The trend of vintage-themed handbags allows designers to experiment with ornate aesthetics and create striking, one-of-a-kind pieces. - **Taxidermy-inspired Elements:** The trend of incorporating taxidermy-inspired elements in handbags provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to push the boundaries of traditional accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can capitalize on the trend of animal-inspired accessories by creating luxurious and visually captivating handbags. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industry can benefit from the trend of vintage-themed handbags by producing opulent pieces that cater to consumers seeking unique and statement-making accessories. - **Art and Crafts:** The art and crafts industry can explore the trend of taxidermy-inspired elements in handbags to create artistic and unconventional products that appeal to a niche market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hedgehog-replicating Hand Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-clutch.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Traditional Iconography Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ophidian-mini-bag-collection.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Canary-Inspired Fashion Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-clutch.md) - [Nigerian-Inspired Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan.md) - [Glamorous Party-Ready Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bags.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Pigeon-Inspired Artful Clutch Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pigeon-clutch-bag.md)