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Cute Critter Clutches

The Misala Handmade Bag & Purse Collection is Vibrantly Designed

— June 12, 2012 — Fashion
These adorable clutches from the Misala Bag & Purse collection are inspired by animals. They are realistically shaped to resemble real life critters and each purse is accentuated with playful colors.

These mini purses are just the right size to fit into your purse; they are perfect for carrying loose change and lip chap. Remarkably, the designer Michelle Chan who is behind these creations has a degree in electronics engineering. However, she chose to forego what she called a "depressing job," so that she could start her own business.

Chan does take customized orders, so if you want a larger or smaller sized purse with specific colors, it can be done. These handcrafted pieces from the Misala Bag & Purse collection would make for a great children's gift.
Trend Themes
1. Animal-inspired Fashion Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of animal-inspired accessories using sustainable materials and high-quality craftsmanship to tap into the growing demand for unique and eco-friendly fashion items.
2. Customizable Handcrafted Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that allows customers to customize and personalize handcrafted purses and bags, catering to the rising trend of individualism and self-expression in fashion.
3. Career Transitions in Creative Industries - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer online workshops and mentorship programs to support professionals looking to transition from traditional careers to creative industries, capitalizing on the growing desire for more fulfilling and creative work.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce high-tech features to fashion accessories like purses and clutches, such as smart tracking systems or built-in chargers, to meet the increasing demand for functional and tech-enabled fashion items.
2. Handmade Goods - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use 3D printing technology to produce customizable handmade goods, enabling efficient production processes and reducing costs while maintaining the uniqueness of each item.
3. Gifts and Novelties - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription-based service that delivers unique and quirky gifts, including animal-inspired purses, to customers on a regular basis, offering a convenient and surprise-filled gifting experience.
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