# Custom Couture Carriers Specialty Boutique Hiboy Makes Luxurious Bags by Hand By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-02-16 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiboy References: [hiboy.it](http://www.hiboy.it/Category/6-with-handle-or-strap.aspx) & [hiboy.it](http://www.hiboy.it/Category/7-carried-in-the-hand.aspx) Hiboy is a specialty boutique that focuses on creating [handmade, precious leather bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-james) and accessories. Located just outside one of the fashion capitals of the world, Milan, Italy, the company knows a thing or two about creating a [couture purse design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-geiger-one-of-a-kind). Exotic skins such as alligator, lizard, ostrich, python, eel and Stingray are all available for your choosing in any design that the boutiques carries. And, as each bag is made to order by the client, the likelihood of someone having the same design as you is next to none. The shop features unique, sexy and sophisticated styles and is sure to have more than a few pieces that will complement your look perfectly. If you're not in the market for a new handbag, the shop also crafts belts, wallets and [men's sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girotti). Hiboy is your one-stop shop for all things luxe and leather, whether you're looking for a new clutch to match that formal gown or for a day bag that you can carry to the office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handmade Luxury:** Opportunity for brands to offer personalized and artisanal products, catering to consumers seeking unique and high-quality items. - **Exotic Skins:** Growing demand for accessories made from exotic animal skins presents an opportunity for sustainable alternatives or synthetic materials. - **Luxe Leather Accessories:** Market potential for specialty boutiques to expand their offerings beyond handbags and cater to consumers looking for high-end leather goods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can innovate by incorporating handcrafted and personalized elements into their collections, providing customers with unique and customizable designs. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can explore the use of sustainable materials or synthetic alternatives to exotic skins, offering environmentally friendly options without compromising on sophistication and elegance. - **Accessories:** Accessory brands can capitalize on the demand for luxury leather goods by expanding their product lines to include belts, wallets, and other high-quality accessories that complement their existing offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Accessible Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobo-1.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Luxury Crossbody Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fyra-bag.md) - [Affordable Luxury Statement Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soffiettaluxe-hobo-bag.md) - [Premium Indian-Made Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carriall-3.md) - [Traditional Iconography Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ophidian-mini-bag-collection.md) - [Bespoke Handbag Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-geiger-one-of-a-kind.md) - [Hedgehog-replicating Hand Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-clutch.md) - [Whale-Shaped Dynamic Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whale-baguette-bag.md)