# Phone Powering Purses The Charging Handbag Features a Hidden Pocket to Keep Your Device Alive By Leslie Chen | Published 2012-02-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charging-handbag References: [techland.time](http://techland.time.com/2012/02/20/behold-richard-nicolls-incredible-charging-handbag/) & [richardnicoll](http://www.richardnicoll.com/) One of the worst feelings during a busy day is when you realize you only have one bar left on your cellphone and you have the rest of the day ahead of you; the Charging Handbag gets rid of this fear with a high fashion accessory. Designed by Richard Nicholl and revealed during his show in London Fashion Week, the Charging Handbag lets you charge your phone while on the go. The purse works like an outlet and features a [hidden pocket on the inside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket) where you plug your phone into. Charging the purse itself is also a breeze; simply attach a [magnetic adapter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridge-magnetic-power-bank) to the outside of the bag. An LED charm that hangs like a keychain on the bag blinks whenever your phone is ringing which keeps you in the loop even when you can’t pick up. The Charging Handbag combines the worlds of style and tech in a classically crafted carryall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashionable Tech:** There is an opportunity for fashion and technology industries to combine and design innovative products. - **Wireless Charging Accessories:** There is a growing trend in the market for wireless charging accessories, including handbags and purses. - **Fashionable Charging Ports:** There is an opportunity to create charging ports that blend in seamlessly with fashionable accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry continues to evolve and embrace technology, offering more opportunities to blend the best of both worlds. - **Technology:** The technological industry continues to create innovative products that can be blended with fashion to create a new category of items. - **Consumer Products:** There is a growing opportunity for consumer products that combine functionality with fashion, in this case, a charging handbag. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-v-purse.md) - [Outfit-Matching OLED Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peuty-infinity-bag.md) - [Solar-Powered Power Bank Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-wallet.md) - [Vibrant Lanyard Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanyard-charging.md) - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Fabric-Covered Mobile Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pd100w.md) - [Professional Device-Charging Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-notebook.md) - [Wearable Triangular Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mchaos-power-bank.md)