# Light-Up Handbags This Handbag Was Created by Debra Ansell and Features Flashing Lights By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flashing-light References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/animals/photos-blaschka-19th-century-glass-sea-creatures/) & [cmog.org](https://www.cmog.org/) In an integration of [fashion and technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-and-android), two handbags with flashing lights were created by Debra Ansell that can be customized to the user's discretion. One of the designer's bags looks like a small beach purse and can be programmed to display flashing lights in the pattern that the designer or user wishes. The other bag is bucket-shaped and actually connects to [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget) so that anyone who uses the hashtag #wearables -- referencing wearable technology -- will have their Twitter handles appear in the form of LED lights on the bag. The unique concept started as a personal project for the designer but proves the creativity that technology allows in something as simple as a fashion accessory. The handbags could help pave the way for more interesting and utilitarian fashions and accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashion-tech Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring ways to integrate technology into fashion accessories. - **Customizable Handbags:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing customizable handbags that can be programmed to display various patterns and designs. - **Social Media Wearables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating wearable technology that connects to social media platforms for interactive experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovating the design and functionality of fashion accessories. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the integration of technology into different consumer products. - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing wearable technology that connects to social media platforms for enhanced user interactions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outfit-Matching OLED Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peuty-infinity-bag.md) - [Tech-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-handbag.md) - [Sleek Audio Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bag-and-mixer-bag.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Sparkling Crystal Hangbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe.md) - [Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-and-android.md) - [Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-n-swop.md) - [Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe.md) - [Sleek Virtual Handbag Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-bag.md)