# Couture Corner Store Bags Plastic Handbags Upgrade With These Cast Of Vice Leather Shopping Bags By Summer Luu | Published 2011-03-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-of-vice References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2011/03/03/cast-of-vices-corner-store-leather-shopping-bags/) & [colette.fr](http://www.colette.fr/#/eshop/article/30636840/cast-of-vices-generic-bag/165/) Inspired by the corner store bags of New York, the Cast Of Vice Leather Shopping Bags upgrade these cheap, plastic handbags in a luxurious way. I don't live in New York, but these plastic bags have made their way to convenience stores in Toronto, so I've definitely used the smiley face "Have A Nice Day" and "Thank You Thank You Thank You" bags before. I would much rather carry these haute couture totes while I'm shopping considering their sleek and stylish look. The plastic bag trend seems to be taking off as fashion designer [Jeremy Scott](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeremy-scott-trash-bag-dresses) just used the same concept for his new line of tees. I hope these stylish Cast Of Vice Leather Shopping Bags remain in production because they will definitely be hit items for many shoppers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Plastic Bags:** Luxury brands can capitalize on the trend of upgrading cheap, plastic handbags into high-end fashion accessories. - **Fashionable Convenience:** There is an opportunity for fashion brands to create stylish and sleek tote bags inspired by everyday convenience items like corner store bags. - **High-end Streetwear:** Fashion designers can explore incorporating plastic bag aesthetics into their collections, as seen in Jeremy Scott's line of tees. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can tap into the market of upgrading plastic bags to create high-quality, fashionable accessories. - **Retail:** Retailers can offer stylish tote bags inspired by everyday convenience items to attract fashion-conscious shoppers. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can explore incorporating the aesthetics of plastic bags into their collections to create unique and edgy designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Plastic Shopping Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-shopping-bag.md) - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Bag-Accented Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-bag.md) - [Reinvented Plastic Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-plastic-bag.md) - [Bubble Wrap-Inspired Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabat-bag.md) - [Vibrant City-Themed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-city-tote.md) - [Fashion-Forward Grocery Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitrose-x-lulu-guinness-tote.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md)