# Heritage-Inspired Leather Accessories These Handmade Leather Goods Inspire Only Those Who Dream By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-02-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-leather-goods References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/travel/bon-vivant-leather-goods-australia.php) & [bnvvt](http://www.bnvvt.com/collections/all) For those with an inquisitive and ever-searching mind, the ones with adventure and passion in their hearts, welcome your new [traveling companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monos-x-brooklyn-coach-works): heritage-inspired handmade leather goods. Inspired by the Good Life, Bon Vivant (which means "one who lives well") wants to sincerely experience all your dreams and passions with you no matter where they are, or how hard it is to get there. Making refined handmade leather goods in Brisbane, Australia, the brand uses only full-grain, vegetable-tanned lather to make their beautifully luxurious pieces with a rustic and [heritage-inspired twist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nash-designs-travel-collection). Featuring the Stop Drop and Roll Top backpack and Call Me Ishmael (a Moby Dick reference) ditty bag in their latest collection, the designs are nautical, slender, vintage and classic all the same time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Heritage-inspired Leather Goods:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating modern designs with heritage-inspired aesthetics to appeal to a niche market seeking timeless and rustic luxury. - **Handmade Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Implementing technology and automation to scale production while maintaining the craftsmanship and uniqueness of handmade goods. - **Travel and Adventure Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporating smart features and sustainable materials into travel and adventure accessories to meet the evolving needs of modern travelers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Utilizing sustainable materials and ethical production practices to redefine the luxury fashion market. - **E-commerce and Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Creating a seamless online shopping experience that allows customers to customize and personalize their handmade leather goods. - **Sustainable and Ethical Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Implementing innovative and eco-friendly manufacturing processes to meet the growing demand for sustainable and ethical products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium European Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generation-leather-collection.md) - [Travel-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nash-designs-bags.md) - [Refined Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-friedrik-4.md) - [Indian-Made Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilaasa-lifestyle.md) - [Luxury Leather Bag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-collection.md) - [Collaborative Leather Goods Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-james.md) - [Summer-Ready Leather Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-essentials.md) - [Electronic Device Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill.md) - [Leather-Woven Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-6.md)