# Realistic Doggie Bags Pug Purses Make Affectionate Handbags For True Dog Lovers By Cowbag | Published 2009-02-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pug-purses-affectionate-handbags References: [mcachicagostore.org](http://www.mcachicagostore.org/main/item_detail.php?pid=1044&cat=Fashion) Bow wow wow! OK, so not quite 'wow wow,' but these [pug purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-onigiri-purse) *are* being sold by the museum of contemporary art. This pug was created by designer Jennifer Liu who says the bag has “all of the affection, none of the responsibility” of a living, breathing dog. Hmmm... The bag has a number of sections, but its more unusual features include a crystal paw, [dog bone collar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-accessories-collection), [poseable legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luki-lab-pets-2-love) and dragonfly silk lining inside the purse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Doggie Bag Fashion:** Creating fashionable handbags based on animal designs presents a unique market for fashion designers to explore. - **Pet-inspired Accessories:** Creating playful accessories inspired by pets presents a unique marketing opportunity for modern pet owners and designers. - **Faux-pet Products:** The rise of faux-pet product lines presents a unique opportunity for designers to combine the appeal of pets with animal-free sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion and apparel industry can benefit from exploring pet and animal-inspired designs in accessories and bags. - **Pet Products:** The increasing number of pet owners presents the opportunity for pet companies to create unique accessories and gift items. - **Sustainability Products:** Environmental and animal rights organizations can explore product lines focused on animal-free pet products, combining sustainability with pet-friendly design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Penguin-Resembling Luxe Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-bag.md) - [Personalized Pet-Inspired Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-jacobs.md) - [Puppy-Inspired Collectible Toy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pucci-pups.md) - [Pleated Feline-Inspired Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-volume-2.md) - [Posh Pooch Travel Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archis-travel-trunk.md) - [Luxury Gut Health Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-pendant.md) - [Posh Parisian Pooch Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celine-dog-accessories.md) - [Food-Inspired Fashionable Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-onigiri-purse.md) - [Juice Pouch Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-purse.md)