# Sustainable Stitched Handbags STITCHED Merges Fine Art and Everyday Neccessity By Whitney Riley | Published 2013-08-21 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-handbag-sustainable-living References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1934697584/stitched-limited-edition-hand-bag-collection) STITCHED handbags are a must-have. Not only is the business model for community empowerment and development, but the company also aims to provide fashionable items. Artisans hand-stitch the bags and gain recognition within their community, plus are paid fair trade wages without using factories. STITCHED doesn't buy into the concept of cheap, disposable mass-produced products made on the backs of exploited workers. The handbags are hand-made, durable, personal and fun. These bags are made to last a lifetime, and are a fashion choice that everyone can feel good about. The purchase of a fashionable Stitched handbag helps create sustainability, improving the quality of life for those who make them, and in doing so, making the world a better place to live. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Fashion:** The trend of sustainable fashion provides opportunities for businesses to create environmentally and socially responsible products. - **Artisan Craftsmanship:** The trend of artisan craftsmanship provides opportunities for businesses to create unique, handmade products while empowering local communities. - **Fair Trade Practices:** The trend of fair trade practices provides opportunities for businesses to ensure ethical treatment of workers and promote community development. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to shift towards sustainable, ethical, and artisanal practices to create long-lasting and responsibly made products. - **Craft Industry:** The craft industry can capitalize on the trend of artisanal craftsmanship to create unique and personalized products that also support local communities. - **Social Enterprise:** The social enterprise industry has an opportunity to promote fair trade practices and community development while creating profitable and socially responsible businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [D2C Artisan Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-marketplace1.md) - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Plastic-Free Circular Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-3.md) - [Women's Day-Inspired Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hie.md) - [Sustainable Play Clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-play-clothes.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md)