# Supermodel-Muse Luxe Handbags Balmain Takes Cara Delivigne as Its Model Muse with Fresh Designs By Amy Duong | Published 2019-05-29 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-muse References: [fashionista](https://fashionista.com/2019/05/cara-delevingne-olivier-rousteing-balmain-handbags) & [mytheresa](https://www.mytheresa.com/en-us/designers/balmain.html?allproducts=yes&nrtv_cid=.nrtv_plchldr) Luxury fashion house [Balmain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection) works in collaboration with Cara Delivigne on a [collection of handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag), shining the spotlight on the model as she is the model muse behind all the designs. The brand's creative director Olivier Rousteing shares a close relationship with Delivigne and he shares his admiration of her unapologetic attitude. He states that he was inspired by her style, describing it as "she's got attitude; she is a troublemaker, and she doesn't care. She's defiant, but she is a paradox: She can be sweet and romantic too; she can be an angel, or she can be a devil. She cannot be categorized," captivating her versatility. The [collaboration delivers three new styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cecilie-bahnsen-x-porter) entitled the Twist, the Romeo, and the BBag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 64% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Model Muse Collaborations:** Collaborations between luxury fashion brands and iconic models present opportunities for unique and innovative designs. - **Unapologetic Attitude in Fashion:** Designers embracing and showcasing unapologetic attitudes in fashion can create disruptive and empowering styles. - **Versatile Handbag Designs:** Creating handbags that can adapt to different styles and moods offers opportunities for innovation and personalization. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can leverage model muse collaborations to create exclusive and high-end products that appeal to discerning customers. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore the trend of unapologetic attitude in fashion by creating statement-making and edgy designs. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Retailers and e-commerce platforms can capitalize on versatile handbag designs and offer customizable options to cater to diverse consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortably Chic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-muse.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Nigerian-Inspired Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection.md) - [Luxe Fashion Porcelain Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-figurines-1.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Actress-Backed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag.md) - [Star Studded Luxury Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-studded.md) - [Remixed Monogrammed Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-remix.md)