# Crafty Creature Bags The Kate Spade Armadillo Handbag is a Wicker Wonder By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-armadillo-handbag References: [outblush](http://www.outblush.com/women/tell-outblush/you-tell-us-kate-spade-armadillo-handbag-/) & [katespade](http://www.katespade.com/armadillo-handbag/PXRU3540,default,pd.html?dwvar_PXRU3540_color=102&start=18&cgid=new-arrivals-handbags) When one hears something like “[crocodile handbag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-bag),” what springs to mind is a handbag made out of crocodile material, not the Kate Spade Armadillo handbag. The Armadillo Handbag is of an entirely new field of thought that conjoins function with whimsy in an upscale way -- don't worry, no armadillos were harmed in the making of this wicker armadillo-shaped bag. The desert-perfection accessory is a [whimsical picnic basket or tote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag). The inside of the [Kate Spade armadillo handbag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-and-target) features a sweet red cheetah print in bright, bold colors—signature to any Kate Spade bag. Decked out with 14-karat gold hardware, the basket-like bag is a great way to show some personality and enjoy a summer picnic. The incredibly detailed bag features the armadillo shell perfectly as the body of the bag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Function-whimsy Conjunction:** The Kate Spade Armadillo handbag demonstrates the trend of combining function and whimsy in a unique and upscale way. - **Animal-inspired Accessories:** The wicker armadillo-shaped bag represents the trend of incorporating animal-inspired designs into fashion accessories. - **Picnic-inspired Fashion:** The Kate Spade armadillo handbag reflects the trend of incorporating picnic-themed elements into fashion, adding a playful touch to the design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating more unconventional and whimsical designs to cater to customers who seek unique and quirky accessories. - **Luxury Accessories:** Luxury accessory brands can capitalize on the trend of animal-inspired designs by introducing more intricate and high-end pieces, appealing to consumers who desire exclusive and artistic fashion statements. - **Picnic-inspired Product Development:** Companies in the product development industry can leverage the trend of incorporating picnic elements into fashion by introducing innovative picnic-themed products that combine functionality and style in an unexpected way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hedgehog-replicating Hand Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-clutch.md) - [Reimagined Archival Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachs-western-tabby.md) - [Butter Pastry-Resembling Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-croissant-bag.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md) - [Bubble Wrap-Inspired Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabat-bag.md) - [Croissant-Shaped Clutch Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch.md) - [Whale-Shaped Dynamic Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whale-baguette-bag.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md)