# Bird Claw Clutches The Spiraling Helmut Lang Syn Bag By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmut-lang-syn-bag References: [tmagazine.blogs.nytimes](http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/helmut-langs-got-a-brand-new-bag/) & [helmutlangjournal](http://www.helmutlangjournal.com/) The zipper details really stand out on the Helmut Lang Syn bag. The gorgeous [half-clutch, half-shoulder bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-handbag-collection) takes its design inspiration from bones and [bird claws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claw-purse). Co-designers Michael Colovos and Nicole Colovos have come together to create their [first collection of handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa), which includes this interesting Syn Bag piece. Its spiraling shape was inspired by Michael Colovos' fisherman past and Nicole Colovos' penchant for practicality. The Helmut Lang Syn bag is both fabulous and functional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spiraling Bag Designs:** Designers can experiment with spiraling shapes in creating fashion accessories. - **Nature-inspired Handbag Accents:** Fashion designers can borrow from nature and incorporate elements such as bones and claws into their bag designs. - **Hybrid Clutch-shoulder Bags:** Designers can explore combining the functionality of a clutch with the practicality of a shoulder bag for a unique and fashionable accessory. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion companies can incorporate unique and nature-inspired accents into their handbag collections to stand out in the saturated accessories market. - **Luxury Handbag:** Luxury handbag companies should consider creating hybrid clutch-shoulder bags to appeal to consumers who want a bag with both style and functionality. - **Environmental Fashion:** Eco-fashion brands can use natural materials and incorporate nature-inspired designs in their accessories line to appeal to consumers who are conscious about sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Croissant-Shaped Clutch Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch.md) - [Canary-Inspired Fashion Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-clutch.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Whale-Shaped Dynamic Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whale-baguette-bag.md) - [Penguin-Resembling Luxe Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-bag.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md) - [Chic Celery-Shaped Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-clutch.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Traditional Iconography Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ophidian-mini-bag-collection.md)