# Phone-Charging Clutches emPOWERED Designs a Chic Purse for Stylish Tech-Savvy Women By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowered References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/empowered) & [empoweredbag](http://empoweredbag.com/) Smartphones are so ingrained in people's every day lives that it is only natural that a constant source of power is needed in order to keep them charged; emPOWERED provides a great option for stylish tech-savvy women. emPOWERED has introduced a stunning leather clutch that is capable of charging [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets) and [Samsun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-approach-lock) [Galaxy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Galaxy-Project) models. Although emPOWERED isn't the first to offer such a product, this clutch is much more versatile than others on the market. Available in 11 different colors and textures, the emPOWERED clutch also comes with adjustable and removable chain straps. Great for daily necessities, it can even be thrown into a larger bag when more room is required. emPOWERED has essentially thought of almost everything. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Phone-charging Accessories:** There is an opportunity for other companies to innovate with phone-charging accessories that are versatile and stylish. - **Fashion-tech Hybrids:** The emPOWERED clutch demonstrates the potential for fashion-tech hybrids that combine style and practicality. - **Customizable Tech Accessories:** The availability of the emPOWERED clutch in 11 different colors and textures shows that there is an opportunity for customizable tech accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could explore more opportunities to integrate technology into their designs and accessories. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry could further develop and expand their offerings of phone-charging accessories. - **Retail:** The retail sector could benefit from the trend of fashion-tech hybrids by offering more customizable tech accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-v-purse.md) - [Female-Focused Smart Wallet Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclutch-smart-wallet.md) - [Professional Device-Charging Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-notebook.md) - [Fabric-Covered Mobile Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pd100w.md) - [Two-Part Charging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkee.md) - [Swiveling Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chictechie-tarot.md) - [Wallet-Integrated Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walletintegrated-power-bank.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-keychain.md)