# Chic Toylike Handbags Embrace the Holidays with the Adorable Gingerbread House Purse By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-11-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-house-purse References: [us.charlotteolympia](http://us.charlotteolympia.com/collections/fall-13/GINGERBREADHOUSE-FALL13.html?dwvar_GINGERBREADHOUSE-FALL13_color=PERSPEX_1_BLACK) The gingerbread house purse from [Charlotte Olympia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlotte-tilburys-lucky-chest) is a cute and playful way to carry around your belongings. At a first glance, this handbag looks more like a holiday home decoration, as its unique geometric shape isn't a common look for a purse. Instead of zippers and buttons holding your wallet and phone safe, this one stays open or closed with the help of metal hinges. This definitely stands out against the rest since every time you open or close your purse you're actually opening the roof of the gingerbread house. The handbag has cute windows, a fence, and roof accents to completely embody the gingerbread house look. To top it off, it includes an adorable golden metal chimney clasp. With the [holiday season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roger-vivier-holiday-2025) just a month away, the gingerbread house purse is the perfect accessory to get you in the festive spirit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Toylike Handbags:** The trend of creating purses that look like toys create an opportunity for unique and playful accessories. - **Geometric Shapes for Handbags:** Using unique geometric shapes for handbags creates an opportunity for differentiation in a saturated market. - **Metal Clasps for Handbags:** The use of unique metal clasps can help provide a distinctive and visually appealing feature on handbags. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can use these trends to create unique and playful accessories. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on these trends by offering unique and distinctive accessories that aren't commonly found. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can use these trends to create unique molds and clasps to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernist Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-dreamhouse.md) - [Haute Holiday Purse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-dolce-box-bag.md) - [Quirky Luxury Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-x-milano-handbag.md) - [Cheesecake Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-handbag.md) - [Adorable Nylon Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggu-crescent-bag-charm.md) - [Charming Children's Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimi-and-lula.md) - [Edible Pastry Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-gingerbread-lodge.md) - [Croissant-Shaped Clutch Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch.md) - [Collectible Shopping Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuseables-space-nk-bag-charm.md)