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# Quilted Heart-Shaped Bags
Louis Vuitton's New Wave Bag Arrives in a Heart-Shaped Silhouette

By Ell Smith | Published 2018-12-07 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-new-wave
References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/12/louis-vuitton-new-wave-heart-bag-pink-black-scarlet-love-lock) & [uk.louisvuitton](https://uk.louisvuitton.com/eng-gb/homepage)

Louis Vuitton's New Wave Bag is known for its chic and timeless look, and those looking for a slightly more youthful iteration of this iconic purse should look no further than the recently released heart-shaped silhouette.

The collection features multiple examples of these bags, arriving in [black and pink colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longchamps-le-pliage-xtra) for more subtle or bolder looks. What's most noticeable about this item is that it features adorable pins which complement the [large logo emblem](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogramheavy-bags) that's found in gold in the center of the bag. The [nostalgic bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-x-takashi-murakami) offer a seamless blend of high-fashion with simple design, presenting the user with an everyday bag that's as practical as it is unique.

This bag arrives along with Louis Vuitton's Winter 2019 line.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.9/10
- Popularity: 72% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Heart-shaped Bags:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable heart-shaped bags to cater to individual preferences and personalization trends.
- **Youthful Silhouettes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design trendy bags with youthful silhouettes to appeal to a younger consumer demographic.
- **Nostalgic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate nostalgic elements into fashion designs to evoke sentimental attachment and create a unique selling proposition.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce online customization tools to enable customers to design and customize their own fashion accessories.
- **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with streetwear brands to create limited-edition luxury goods that cater to the growing demand for high-end streetwear.
- **Accessories Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional shapes and designs for accessories to capture attention and differentiate from traditional designs.

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