# Fashionable Literary Purses These Popular Book Titles are Turned into Chic Clutch Accessories By M | Published 2015-09-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popular-book References: [mentalfloss](http://mentalfloss.com/article/68937/carry-stuff-your-favorite-book-literary-clutches) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/chicklitdesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name) [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) seller Chick-Lit Designs cleverly transforms dozens of popular book titles into stylish clutch accessories that are ideal for any reader to adorn on a night out. The purses are made from the book jackets leaving the book perfectly in tact for readers to enjoy. Chick-Lit Design cleverly transforms noteworthy novels such as Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and many other books by transforming the cover into a useable bag by adding a zipper along the edge and slight redesign tweaks. Purchasers can choose to have the book sent along to them with the purse, otherwise the book is donated to a used charity shop. This would make a great gift for anyone that loves literature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashionable Book Clutches:** Creating stylish clutch accessories by transforming popular book titles into chic purses. - **Literary Fashion:** The intersection of fashion and literature, offering book lovers a unique way to express their love for reading. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Reusing book jackets to create fashionable accessories, promoting sustainability in the fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to offer unique book clutch accessories to attract book lovers and fashion enthusiasts. - **Literary Merchandise:** Opportunity for literary merchandise companies to expand their product offerings with book-inspired fashion accessories. - **Sustainable Fashion Brands:** Opportunity for eco-friendly fashion brands to incorporate recycled materials, such as book jackets, into their product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Functional Bookworm-Inspired Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-club-tote.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) - [Book-Themed Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-book-plushies.md) - [Unique Book-Inspired Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-shaped-fans.md) - [Handmade Novel-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literature-candles.md) - [Sophisticated Belt Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clio.md) - [Library Literature Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toronto-public-library-1.md)