# Handbags With Hardware Embellished Bags Rule This Season By Jillian Glickman | Published 2009-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbags-with-hardware-embellished-bags-rule-this-season References: [shopbop](http://www.shopbop.com/handbags/br/v=1/2534374302024667.htm?baseIndex=0&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall) It’s advisable that all of the chic ladies out there start hitting up the gym because this season’s latest trend in handbags requires pumped-up arms. [Embellished bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embellished-loop-bag) have quickly become all the rage; anything from [metal studs, chains and links](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-groove) to screws and pins works on your [clutches, hobos, totes, messengers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bags) and more. The more adorned the better, thus making a personal trainer the perfect accessory to these bags. Jokes aside, and in all seriousness, with metal hardware to contend with, stylish women better be ready for a workout -- as if our purses weren’t heavy enough? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 33% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Embellished Bags:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop lightweight materials and construction techniques to create embellished bags that are both visually stunning and easy to carry. - **Metal Hardware:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design innovative closure systems and hardware that are not only functional but also add a unique aesthetic appeal to handbags. - **Pumped-up Arms:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create fitness accessories and exercises specifically targeting the strengthening and toning of arm muscles for fashion-conscious individuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new materials and techniques for incorporating embellishments and metal hardware into a wide range of fashion accessories beyond handbags. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate fashion elements into fitness and wellness products to appeal to individuals who want to stay stylish while taking care of their physical health. - **Personal Training:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Offer specialized personal training programs that focus on strengthening and toning arm muscles for individuals who want to keep up with the latest fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Jewelry-Like Handbag Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-hook-options.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Sparkling Crystal Hangbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe.md) - [Suede Statement Loop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embellished-loop-bag.md) - [Resurging Quilted-Denim Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-tabby-shoulder-bag.md) - [Glamorous Party-Ready Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bags.md) - [Functional Accessible Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobo-1.md) - [Luxury Fashion Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bag-charm.md)