# Comedic Designer Clutches Inés Figaredo Handbags 2012 are Perfect for the Quirky Fashionista By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-05-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ines-figaredo-handbags-2012 References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2012/05/14/introducing-ines-figaredo-handbags/) & [inesfigaredo](http://www.inesfigaredo.com/en/collections.php) The Inés Figaredo Handbags 2012 are the right mix of comedy and chic. Spanish handbag designer Inés Figardo's philosophy is "to offer a single [art-bags Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artycapucines-vii) per year which will be completed with fresh and haunting surprises from time to time launched accordingly," according to the designer's site. The [limited release](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeup-clutch) ends up working in Figardo's favor, giving her the ability to gather inspiration and have thoughtful designs. Additionally, she is constantly surprising her fans with inspiring designs. Each purse is a statement piece: an exploration into turning a handbag into an art form. Figardo's designs are reminiscent of the late designer Alexander McQueen, who is synonymous for using skulls and creating [crafty clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch). The collection varies from more over-the-top pieces such as the gold hand bag, to more traditional with the climber clutch, which has more subtle detailing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Artistic Handbags:** This trend offers an opportunity for disrupting the traditional accessories market with visually appealing statement pieces. - **Limited Release Collections:** This trend offers an opportunity to create a sense of exclusivity and urgency among customers by launching collections periodically. - **Humorous Fashion:** This trend offers an opportunity to add an element of humor to fashion accessories which can be a refreshing break from traditional designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Accessories:** This industry can capitalize on the trends of artistic handbags, limited release collections and humorous fashion by expanding their product line and target market. - **Luxury Goods:** This industry can capitalize on the trends of artistic handbags and limited release collections by tapping into the exclusivity aspect and offering premium products to niche customers. - **E-commerce:** This industry can capitalize on the trends of limited release collections by creating an engaging online platform where customers can browse and preorder collections before they are officially launched. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Hedgehog-replicating Hand Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-clutch.md) - [Canary-Inspired Fashion Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-clutch.md) - [Glamorous Party-Ready Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bags.md) - [Traditional Iconography Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ophidian-mini-bag-collection.md) - [Croissant-Shaped Clutch Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furla-debuts.md) - [Penguin-Resembling Luxe Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-bag.md) - [Nigerian-Inspired Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan.md)