# Knuckle Busting Purses Alexander McQueen Knuckle Duster Clutches By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-04-20 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knuckle-duster-clutches References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2010/04/alexander-mcqueen-knuckle-duster-clutch.html) & [bagsnob](http://www.bagsnob.com/2010/03/alexander_mcqueen_python_knuck.html) Despite his untimely passing, legendary fashion designer Alexander McQueen’s genius still continues to set the fashion world a flame. The newest versions of his Knuckle Duster Clutches are amazing. I’d love to see a mugger try to rob a [lady of her purse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case) with the Alexander McQueen Knuckle Duster Clutch in her hand. One swing and the crooks forehead would be permanently imprinted with the skulls and other shapes that adorn this [funky bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch). The original Alexander McQueen Knuckle Duster Clutches appeared a couple of years ago, but with the release of more, his memory is kept that much more alive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Knuckle Duster Clutches:** Fashion designers can explore innovative designs for clutch purses that can be used as a weapon in case of danger or use materials that make it difficult for a mugger to snatch it from the owner's hand. - **Fashion as Protection:** Designers can explore opportunities to create fashion items that serve a protective function such as purses, bags, and apparel that are difficult for robbers to steal. - **Fashion Accessories as a Statement:** Designers can create fashion accessories such as knuckle duster clutches that make a bold and unique statement that sets the wearer apart from the crowd. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can create new designs for clutch purses that can be used as a weapon in case of danger or design apparel that serves a protective function. - **Fashion Accessories:** More fashionable and bold accessories that make a statement, such as knuckle duster clutches, can be designed and created to meet growing demand among fashion-conscious consumers. - **Self-defense Products:** Industries that produce self-defense products can explore fashion as a new market and create fashion items such as purses and bags that serve a protective function to appeal to fashion-conscious buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Holiday Gift Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2024.md) - [Hedgehog-replicating Hand Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-clutch.md) - [Haute Holiday Purse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-dolce-box-bag.md) - [Lunar New Year-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-accessories.md) - [Arcade Game-Inspired Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claw-purse.md) - [Crumpled Chip Bag-Resembling Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-bag-purse.md) - [Penguin-Resembling Luxe Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-bag.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Microscopic Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microscopic-handbag.md)