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# Geek Chic Boardgame Wear
The Handbag of Holding References Dungeons and Dragons

By Nadja Cada | Published 2013-10-28 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbag-holding-dungeons-dragons
References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/14b2/?pfm=_featured_14b2_3)

The Bag of Holding originates from the popular role playing game Dungeons & Dragons and now ThinkGeek presents The Handbag of Holding.

The original Bag of Holding is a fictional, magical item within the game Dungeons & Dragons and is capable of containing objects larger that its own size. To be specific, the Bag of Holding is a common cloth sack with dimensions of 2 x 4 feet that, depending on what it's holding, can weig between 15 and 6 pounds. It can hold whatever is placed in it, and is like a pocket dimension, if you will.

Available on ThinkGeek, the Handbag of Holding follows the [messenger bag style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diluc-messenger-bag) of that of the original Bag of Holding and features [15 different pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercurius). Some of the compartments include a Padded tablet Sleeve, 2 document pockets, 2 water bottle pockets and much more.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 38% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Geek Chic Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to cater to the growing demand for geek-inspired accessories and apparel.
- **Nostalgia Gaming:** Opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of retro gaming by creating products that reference popular video games from the past.
- **Functional Accessories:** Opportunity to design innovative accessories that combine style with practicality for modern consumers.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can create a line of geek-inspired accessories and apparel to cater to the niche market of gaming enthusiasts.
- **Gaming:** Gaming companies can create merchandise that references popular video games, attracting nostalgic gamers and collectors.
- **Product Design:** Designers can create functional accessories that offer both style and practicality, catering to the needs of modern consumers.

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