# Repurposed Novel Purses The Olympia Le Tan's 'Lolita' Book Clutch is More Than Meets the Eye By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympia-le-tan1 References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2012/01/06/olympia-le-tan-lolita-clutch/) & [thecherryblossomgirl](http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com/lolita/17069/) The Olympia Le Tan 'Lolita' clutch is just one in a charming line of novel accessories by the French designer that celebrate both fashion and literature. Handmade in Paris, the ultra-cute clutches are hard to come by, with only a [limited number made of each](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeup-clutch). Paris-based style blogger [The Cherry Blossom Girl](http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com/) was lucky enough to get her hands on the 'Lolita' clutch (pictured in the featured gallery). Olympia Le Tan releases a new collection of often small, [handmade purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greggs-sausage-roll-clutch) each season -- with only 16 of the 'Lolita' clutch in particular. The novel accessories are already a hit, with Le Tan hosting a "book launch" recently in Paris, which was attended by Adrian Grenier and the city's fashion crowd, according to Style.com. Additional sources: [Style.com](http://www.style.com/peopleparties/parties/scoop/fashionweek-093009_Olympia_Le_Tan_Party/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Literature-inspired Fashion Accessories:** Fashion designers can create unique, exclusive collections of handcrafted, literature-inspired accessories that appeal to bibliophiles who are also fashion-savvy. - **Limited Edition Products:** By creating a sense of scarcity, designers can encourage customers to act fast and purchase a coveted product that may not be available later, while also creating buzz. - **Handmade Items:** The growing trend towards personalization and authenticity has made handmade, small-batch products more attractive, providing opportunities to designers and artisans to create unique and original products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore opportunities to create unique, literary-inspired accessories that cater to consumers' desire for unique, handcrafted items. - **Publishing:** Publishers can create partnerships with designers to create exclusive book editions with matching accessories. - **Fine Art:** Fine artists could experiment with transforming paintings or sculptures into fashion accessories, further blurring the lines between art and fashion. ## 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) - [Functional Bookworm-Inspired Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-club-tote.md) - [Croissant-Shaped Clutch Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch.md) - [Hedgehog-replicating Hand Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-clutch.md) - [Chic Celery-Shaped Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-clutch.md) - [Juice Pouch Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-purse.md) - [Nigerian-Inspired Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan.md)