# 80s Tech As Modern Fashion Paul Smith Ghettoblaster Bag By Bianca | Published 2008-02-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-smith-ghettoblaster-bag References: [gadgettastic](http://www.gadgettastic.com/2008/02/15/retro-ghetto-blaster-bag-paul-smith/) & [paulsmith](http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/bags-166/mens-bag-a7xa-1126-l56-1/product.html?LproductId=6273) Ready to bring back to the 80s? This bag, printed like an old school boom box, will help you do it! The **[Ghetto Blaster Bag](http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/bags-166/mens-bag-a7xa-1126-l56-1/product.html?LproductId=6273)** was actually designed by high end fashion house Paul Smith and yes, it is a man bag. The adjustable shoulder murse is ideal for stashing all your gadgets, whether it's your laptop, camera or other need-to-bring-everywhere gizmos. The leather trim bad is lined in purple canvas for a contrasting pop each time you unzip your faux stereo. In addition to the main compartment it has two small pockets inside as well as a secret pocket accessible from the outside. Thanks to the designer tag, the beastly bag costs a whopping $399! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-themed Fashion Accessories:** The trend of designing fashion accessories inspired by retro gadgets offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Tech-friendly Fashion:** The trend of creating fashion items to carry gadgets presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the tech and fashion retail industries. - **Color-contrasting Design:** The trend of incorporating contrasting colors in the design of fashion accessories presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of the trend of designing retro-themed fashion accessories to attract more customers and increase sales. - **Tech:** The tech industry can partner with fashion retail companies to create innovative tech-friendly fashion items that appeal to a wider range of customers and markets. - **Retail:** The retail industry can benefit from the trend of integrating tech and fashion to drive sales and customer engagement through unique product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Sleek Audio Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bag-and-mixer-bag.md) - [Modernized Boomboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind.md) - [Oversized Earbud Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack.md) - [Retro Tech Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-wallet.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Luxury MP3 Player Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-player-wearable-wallet.md) - [Earbud-Inspired Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack-backpack.md) - [Tech-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-handbag.md)