# Conveniently Collapsible Handbags The Shirrley Handbag Collapses Into Any Shape You Wish By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-01-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-shirrley-handbags References: [designspotter](http://www.designspotter.com/product/2012/12/Shirrley.html) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/poongwai/Shirrley) Handbags are a girl’s best friend, and the Shirrley handbag comes with a design that makes them all the more convenient. This unique handbag fully collapses into a variety of different sizes allowing you to go from one place to another without switching bags. Using only a few materials, the Shirrley handbag is made with only mesh and a single string. It’s the design and structure of the handbag that gives it its flexibility and uniqueness. When fully collapsed, the bag looks like a chic handbag, and all you have to do to adjust the [mesh material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maria-olhovnikova) up the string to allow for more storage space inside. Just like that, your bag goes from a simple handbag to a shoulder bag or even a [grocery bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collapsible Handbags:** Designing handbags with the ability to collapse into multiple sizes presents an innovative solution for on-the-go individuals. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of eco-friendly, sustainable materials in creating handbags such as the Shirrley bag presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Multi-functional Accessories:** Designing accessories that can serve multiple functions, such as the Shirrley handbag transforming from a handbag to a shoulder bag to a grocery bag, presents an innovative solution for individuals seeking versatility. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Incorporating collapsible designs and sustainable materials presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Retail:** Retailers can benefit from incorporating multi-functional accessories like the Shirrley handbag to appeal to customers seeking versatility and practicality. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Creating eco-friendly products like the Shirrley handbag, made with sustainable and minimal materials, presents an opportunity for disrupting the fashion and product industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ancient Geometric Pattern Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-convertible-bag.md) - [Spacious Modular Multifunctional Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchup.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercurius.md) - [Spacious Crossbody Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-bag.md) - [Collapsible Space-Saving Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollying-pebble-suitcase.md) - [Ultra-Compact Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanobag-daypack.md) - [Twisting Collapsible Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elio.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md) - [Chic Modular Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/the-perfect-travel-bag)