# Appendage Suction Clutches Finger Trap Handbags Hold onto You, Not the Other Way Around By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-trap-handbags References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/02/03/finger-trap-handbags-by-james-piatt/) & [jamespiatt](http://www.jamespiatt.com/12fingertrapbl.html) Typically, the person is responsible for keeping a sufficiently tight grasp on her own purse in order to effectively carry it with her. Unusually, these Finger Trap handbags incorporate handles that stick onto the wearer's digits so that limited effort is required to keep a hold on the accessories. James Piatt's design was inspired by the Chinese finger trap, made from woven bamboo. The [sack-like tote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bask-bag) and the [circular mini models of the purse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-clutch) are topped with leather tubes, braided in a similar fashion. Slide your fingers into the plaited pipes and the weight of Finger Trap handbags and their contents will tighten and narrow the weave. This keeps the clutches attached to your hands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 48% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hands-free Fashion:** The Finger Trap handbags allow for a hands-free carrying experience, creating opportunities for further innovation in the fashion industry. - **Innovative Handle Designs:** The Finger Trap handbags incorporate a unique handle design that could inspire similar innovations in other products and industries. - **Functional Accessories:** The Finger Trap handbags prioritize function over form, an emerging trend that could inform future product development in the fashion industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The Finger Trap handbags represent a disruptive innovation in the fashion industry, with potential for further development in hands-free accessories. - **Accessories:** The innovative handle design of the Finger Trap handbags could inspire similar developments in the accessory industry. - **Textiles:** The use of woven bamboo in the Chinese finger trap-inspired design of the Finger Trap handbags presents opportunities for further innovation in the textiles industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ball-Grabbing Tennis Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-trap.md) - [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) - [Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercricco.md) - [Ancient Geometric Pattern Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-convertible-bag.md) - [Arcade Game-Inspired Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claw-purse.md) - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md) - [Chic Celery-Shaped Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-clutch.md) - [Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-v-purse.md)