# Made-to-Order Parisian Leather Goods laContrie Creates Specialty Purses That Are Oh-So European By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacontrie References: [trendoracle](http://trendoracle.com/661464/lacontrie-paris-new-parisan-leather-luxury-goods/) & [lacontrie](http://www.lacontrie.com) Specializing in [hand-made leather goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags) that exude a simplistic style aesthetic, laContrie is a new company that creates bags on a [made-to-order basis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-geiger-one-of-a-kind). Putting a main focus on quality and craftsmanship, the company makes each item by hand and is renowned for styles that aren't just modern, but timeless. Based out of Paris, laContrie has a plethora of chic designs that range from everyday purses to adorable [evening bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bags) that are perfect for a night on the town. Moreover, the company is able to create any of the styles they offer in a wide variety of colors and materials to suit any taste. Looking to purchase, but aren't in France? Naturally, that's no problem; laContrie is no stranger to e-commerce and will ship worldwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 79% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handmade Leather Goods:** The trend towards unique, handmade leather goods creates opportunities for companies to focus on quality craftsmanship and customization. - **Made-to-order Products:** Made-to-order production allows companies to offer personalized items to customers, providing a competitive edge to mass-produced goods. - **Simplistic Style Aesthetic:** Consumers desire simplistic style in leather goods, emphasizing the need for companies to prioritize quality materials and timelessness over flashy design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** As laContrie focuses on hand-made leather goods, the fashion accessories industry can innovate by creating unique, personalized items. - **Luxury Goods:** Made-to-order bags and a focus on quality allow the luxury goods industry to offer customized and timeless products. - **E-commerce:** The presence of e-commerce enables companies like laContrie to market and sell products worldwide, opening up new markets and increasing accessibility to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lavender-Inspired Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-collection.md) - [Indian-Made Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilaasa-lifestyle.md) - [Collaborative Leather Goods Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-james.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Premium European Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generation-leather-collection.md) - [Bespoke Handbag Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-geiger-one-of-a-kind.md) - [Nigerian-Inspired Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan.md) - [Premium Indian-Made Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carriall-3.md) - [Artisanal Luxury Parisian Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longchamp-1.md)