# DIY Hardware Purses This Clutch DIY Helps Create a Chic and Gilded Accessory By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-clutches References: [apairandasparediy](http://apairandasparediy.com/2014/12/diy-hardware-clutch.html) Hardware clutches are a chic fashion statement that seem to reappear every season. Geneva Venderzeil -- of the blog A Pair and a Spare -- has recently released a handy DIY guide on how to create a simple and [stylish hardware clutch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petra). While most hardware clutches feature elaborate embellishments that look too difficult to recreate, Venderzeil's clutch DIY features the same amount of style with the half the work. Utilizing a black clutch of any kind, [studded hardware pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profile-collection), a piece of curb chain, two large jump rings, glue, a skewer and pliers, Venderzeil walks her readers through the seven step DIY project which results in a super sleek fashion accessory you can proudly say you made yourself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hardware Clutches:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating more accessible and easy-to-make hardware clutch designs. - **DIY Fashion:** There is room for disruptive innovation in developing DIY fashion guides that simplify complex fashion projects. - **Studded Hardware:** Disruptive innovation can be achieved by creating new and unique studded hardware designs for fashion accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from disruptive innovation in DIY fashion and hardware clutch designs. - **Crafting:** The crafting industry has an opportunity to offer tools and materials specifically tailored for creating hardware clutches through DIY projects. - **Jewelry:** Innovative studded hardware designs can introduce disruptive change in the jewelry industry, creating unique and stylish fashion accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jewelry-Like Handbag Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-hook-options.md) - [DIY Leather Keychain Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-keychain-kit.md) - [Hedgehog-replicating Hand Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-clutch.md) - [Limited-Edition Makeup Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeup-clutch.md) - [Juice Pouch Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-purse.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Arcade Game-Inspired Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claw-purse.md) - [Croissant-Shaped Clutch Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch.md) - [Intricately Jeweled Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan-mary-bag.md)