# Vintage Mitt Pocketbooks The Coach 'Baseball Glove Wallets' are Made of Athletic Gear By Jordy E | Published 2012-05-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-baseball-glove-wallets References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/stuff/coach-baseball-glove-wallets/) & [coach](http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/FrontDoor-10551-10051) The Coach 'Baseball Glove Wallets' have found a purpose for [old athletic gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-baseballism). Now sold in a [limited edition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachs-western-tabby) of 200 pieces, each of these pocketbooks is crafted of [vintage baseball gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostwrite-x-mlb-game-face), many of which date back to the 1940s. The stitching strewn across the front of the pocketbooks here is instantly reminiscent of days spent at the ball park. These goods are also different from one another in their own distinct ways, some sporting nicks, scratches and discoloration based on their past lives. This distinctive quality is one that is often sought after by consumers in search of original products with a story, and this is exactly what is offered here. Each billfold is also made of approximately 1.5 gloves, making them a rather sturdy investment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling Sports Gear:** Repurposing old sports equipment for fashion trends. - **Vintage Aesthetic:** Creating unique products that embody characteristics from the past. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Producing environmentally conscious fashion using recycled and repurposed materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and sustainable products using recycled materials. - **Sports Equipment:** Opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to promote sustainability by incorporating upcycling practices into their business models. - **Vintage & Collectibles:** Opportunity for vintage and collectible marketplaces to expand their offerings into unique repurposed items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Inspired Boxing Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-boxing-gear.md) - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Sport-Detailed Monogram Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallet-collection.md) - [Baseball-Inspired High-End Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackstock-weber3.md) - [Upcycled Couch Sports Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-couch-bags.md) - [Imitation Book Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-bookwallets.md) - [Sneaker-Resembling Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-cardholder.md) - [Unique Leather Accessory Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-sports-collection.md) - [Resurging Quilted-Denim Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-tabby-shoulder-bag.md)