# Wacky Murses The Trouser Bag is an Odd Way for Men to Carry Belongings By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murses-the-trouser-bag References: [oddthings.org](http://oddthings.org/oneoffs_TrouserBag.htm) If you think carrying a leather man purse is unacceptable, then you may be interested in a Trouser Bag. This murse creation can most definitely be made at home as a craft project using an old pair of pants that have been grown out of. The Trouser Bag is perfect for the stubborn man who refuses to carry a half-decent [leather murse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags). **Implications** - With limited options available to men for storage of personal belongings and the stigma associated with men who carry murses, trouser bags are entering a virtually untapped market. Trouser bags are just the beginning in terms of practical and sublte storage -- even for women, the [wrist-hanging clutch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-budget-bag) has replaced the over-the-top handbag as men and women alike try to reach a balance between practicality and style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Trouser Bags:** Men's storage options are expanding with the emergence of unique and practical trouser bags made from repurposed pants. - **Subtle Storage Solutions:** The demand for practical and discreet storage options is leading to the development of innovative solutions like wrist-hanging clutches and trouser bags. - **Gender-neutral Accessories:** The rise of gender-neutral accessories like trouser bags and wrist-hanging clutches is disrupting traditional fashion norms and opening up new markets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to tap into the emerging gender-neutral accessories market, creating specialized designs for men and women. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion brands can market trouser bags as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional leather murses. - **Crafts and DIY:** The creation of trouser bags as a DIY project highlights the potential market for crafting and sewing supplies, as people seek to create their own unique storage solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Storage-Packed Travel Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caligo-pants.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercurius.md) - [Triple-Style Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tefors-ultimatum-bag.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md) - [Convertible Utility Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subu-x-hpotr.md) - [Handle-Only Fashion Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-budget-bag.md) - [Tubular Supplemental Luggage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollying-messenger-bag.md) - [18-Pocket Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hop-bag-1.md) - [Adaptable Handmade Messenger Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roderer-award.md)