# Makeshift Customizable Handbags These Handbags Make Sure You Never See Someone with the Same Gear By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-04-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-handbag References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/04/zip-together-customizable-bag.html) & [baminate](http://baminate.com/) If you've ever been victim to seeing someone wearing the same clothes as you then you may want to look into a [customizable handbag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-geiger-one-of-a-kind). These bags allow the owner to essentially stitch together their very own unique bag by hand using the various zippers attached to each piece. New York-based company Bamin (Build and Make it Now) has come up with a way to let users own style shine through, with its line of [customizable bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cancha-court-modular-bags). These bags use a variety of different pieces, with varying colors and materials such as neomesh and [matte leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags) to give shoppers as many options as possible. The site currently has a waiting list but as more options come up and more materials become available, shoppers can look forward to being able to create their very own textile masterpieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Handbags:** There is an opportunity to create a platform that allows customers to select their preferred colors, sizes and materials to create a unique product. - **Personalized Fashion:** An opportunity to create a line of customized clothing using various fabric options that will allow customers to express their personal style. - **DIY Fashion:** Creating DIY fashion kits that allow customers to create unique and trendy outfits and accessories using various materials and their own creative skills. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** An opportunity for retail businesses to introduce new offerings that would allow customers to customize their outfits and accessories, boosting sales and personalized customer service. - **Materials Manufacturing:** An opportunity to create a line of sustainable and eco-friendly materials that allow customers to create unique fashion pieces while reducing the environmental impact of the fashion industry. - **E-commerce Marketplaces:** An opportunity to develop an e-commerce platform that would provide a wider range of fabric options and DIY fashion kits for customers to create unique fashion pieces and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-n-swop.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md) - [Bespoke Handbag Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-geiger-one-of-a-kind.md) - [Spacious Modular Multifunctional Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchup.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Customizable Tennis Player Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cancha-court-modular-bags.md) - [Ancient Geometric Pattern Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-convertible-bag.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercurius.md) - [Minimalist Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags.md)