# Mexican Pinata Purses Charlotte Olympia's Pinata Bag Pays Homage to South American Traditions By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-04-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinata-purse References: [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/503747?cm_sp=we_recommend-_-503747-_-1) & [us.charlotteolympia](http://us.charlotteolympia.com/) This Pinata purse by Charlotte Olympia celebrates [Mexican culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-don-julio-70) an traditions. The expressive designer is known for her eye-catching purse and shoe accessories and continues with the Mexican theme that inspired her [Frida Kahlo purse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-dolce-box-bag) range. Her latest creation is a [statement clutch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bags) that can be hand-held or worn as a shoulder bag. The accessory is made from high quality leather and is shaped to resemble an alpaca. Instead of shredded paper, this Pinata purse feature fringed leather elements and a hot pink suede panel on its back. This statement piece is spacious and boasts a zipper closure. Whether paired with a black or white dress, this accessory is a great piece for summer and is the perfect way to make a statement while travelling abroad. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mexican-inspired Accessories:** The trend of Mexican-inspired accessories presents opportunities for designers to create unique and culturally rich pieces. - **Statement Clutches:** The rise of statement clutches opens up opportunities for designers to create bold and expressive purses that make a fashion statement. - **Cultural Homage in Fashion:** The trend of paying homage to different cultures in fashion offers opportunities for designers to showcase artistic interpretations of traditional elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore the creation of Mexican-inspired purses to cater to the growing demand for culturally influenced accessories. - **Leather Goods:** The leather goods industry can capitalize on the popularity of statement clutches by designing unique and innovative leather purses that stand out in the market. - **Travel Fashion:** The travel fashion industry can create culturally inspired accessories like the Pinata purse to provide travelers with stylish and unique pieces that reflect the destinations they visit. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Penguin-Resembling Luxe Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-bag.md) - [Traditional Iconography Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ophidian-mini-bag-collection.md) - [Crystallized Bottle Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peroni.md) - [Haute Holiday Purse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-dolce-box-bag.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Quirky Luxury Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-x-milano-handbag.md) - [Arcade Game-Inspired Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claw-purse.md) - [Pleated Feline-Inspired Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-volume-2.md) - [Hedgehog-replicating Hand Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-clutch.md)