# Stylish Door Hinge Clutches This Simple DIY Activity Turns a Door Hinge into a Chic Accessory By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/door-hinge-clutches References: [studsandbuttonholes](http://www.studsandbuttonholes.com/2013/08/made-pencil-case.html) Getting the latest designer handbag can often set you back hundreds or even thousands of dollars, which is why these stylish door hinge clutches are a fantastic DIY alternative to having the most hip and sleek accessories around. While [DIY activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr-toolkit) are often regarded as arts and crafts projects that mostly kids or women engage in, there's nothing stopping any high-end fashionista from creating their own [individualized handbag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-budget-bag) for themselves. These stylish clutches simply utilizes an average pencil case box, a metal plate and some ordinary door hinges to create a visually unique and one-of-a-kind accessory. Featured on the site 'Studs and Buttonholes,' these stylish door hinge clutches are showcasing that all you need to make these chic accessories is a little imagination and some crafty techniques. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Handbag Alternatives:** Opportunity for entrepreneurs to disrupt the fashion industry by offering DIY handbag alternatives that allow individuals to create their own unique accessories. - **Upcycled Fashion:** Opportunity for sustainable fashion brands to disrupt the industry by creating stylish accessories from unconventional materials, such as door hinges. - **Personalized Accessories:** Opportunity for customization startups to disrupt the accessories market by offering personalized options for handbags, allowing consumers to express their individual style. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry has the potential to embrace disruptive innovation by incorporating DIY elements and upcycled materials into their products. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sustainable fashion industry can seize the opportunity to disrupt traditional methods by using unconventional materials like door hinges to create trendy accessories. - **Customization Services:** Customization service providers have the chance to disrupt the accessories market by offering personalized options for handbags, catering to the growing demand for unique and one-of-a-kind accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hedgehog-replicating Hand Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-clutch.md) - [Croissant-Shaped Clutch Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch.md) - [Bespoke Bakery-Inspired Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-bag.md) - [Minimalist Clip-Free Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-clipboard.md) - [Design-Conscious Tool Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-tools-hand-tool-set.md) - [Colorful Vibrant Hardware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belt-handle.md) - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coat-hingers.md) - [3D-Printed Door Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ross-lovegroves-door-handles.md)