# Literal Book Bags This Collection of Totes Looks Like Over-Sized Popular Novels By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literal-book References: [mentalfloss](http://mentalfloss.com/article/69951/these-literary-messenger-bags-are-perfect-holding-all-your-books) & [culturenlifestyle](http://culturenlifestyle.com/post/130160893427/book-bags-by-krukrustudio) The online shop called ‘krukrustudio’ created this collection of [literal book bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read) for the avid reader. Each bag is designed to look like a popular piece of over-sized of literacy in the form of a bag. Described as a “[messenger bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diluc-messenger-bag),” the satchels are to be worn over one’s shoulder to rest upon their side or hip. The front of the bags are crafted to look identical to the cover of books such as ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.’ When the [tote is opened](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-tote-bag), the inside flat features the first page of the book's first chapter. Written in a legible text, the consumer has an (almost) literal book wherever they go. The bags are durable and large enough to be used for school or work. They make great holiday gifts for book-lovers as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Literal Book Bags:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating customized book bags that resemble popular novels for avid readers. - **Messenger Bag Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing messenger bags to resemble iconic book covers, combining fashion and literature. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Producing durable and eco-friendly book-inspired bags for fashion-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating literary themes into fashion accessories, such as book-inspired bags. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding online platforms to offer customized literary merchandise, like literal book bags. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing unique and themed gift items for book lovers, such as literary tote bags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Luxe Literary-Inspired Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-book-tote.md) - [Imitation Book Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-bookwallets.md) - [Modern Bookworm-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-club-collection.md) - [Book-Themed Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-book-plushies.md) - [Unique Book-Inspired Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-shaped-fans.md) - [Nostalgic Sci-Fi Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-backpack-collection.md) - [Customizable Book Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom-collection1.md) - [Magical Wizard-Themed Bag Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kipling.md)