# Huge Harmful Handbags Countless Coture Injuries By Trend Huntress | Published 2008-02-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huge-harmful-handbags-causing-countless-injuries References: [investors](http://www.investors.com/editorial/IBDArticles.asp?artsec=15&issue=20080204) Hey Posh, Mary-Kate and all you huge handbag aficionados! Put down those enormous handbags, they're dangerous to your health! The [American Chiropractic Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-sensitive-series) is saying that purse-related injuries surged 30% in 2007. Who knew there was even such a thing as a purse-related injury? The ACH blames the trend on the recent craze for [oversized handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-bag). They say women commonly fill the [colossal bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/djourney-handbag) ten to fifteen pounds full of stuff. The resulting pain in their shoulders and neck drives them to the doctor's office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 50% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smaller Handbags:** A trend towards smaller, more minimalistic handbags could disrupt the market for large handbags. - **Wearable Tech Handbags:** The rise of wearable tech could create opportunities for handbag manufacturers to integrate technology in their products to monitor weight and prevent injury. - **Subscription-based Handbag Services:** Subscription-based services that allow users to frequently switch out their handbags for lighter-weight options could disrupt the market for trendy but impractical oversized bags. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry may need to adjust their designs and marketing strategies to cater to consumers' growing concerns about health and comfort. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers may need to create specialized programs to treat injuries caused by heavy handbag use and educate patients on the risks of carrying oversized bags. - **Technology:** Technology companies could develop wearable technology specifically for handbags to help users monitor the weight of their bags and avoid injury. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Antacid Brand Designer Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tums-bag.md) - [Sparkling Crystal Hangbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Jewelry-Like Handbag Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-hook-options.md) - [Premium Indian-Made Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carriall-3.md) - [Haute Holiday Purse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-dolce-box-bag.md) - [Spacious Crossbody Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-bag.md) - [Handle-Only Fashion Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-budget-bag.md)