# Saloon Girl Totes Undercover Tribal Messenger Bag For Lovers of Femine Vintage By Bianca | Published 2009-04-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-girl-fashion-undercover-tribal-messenger-bag References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/04/28/undercover-springsummer-2009-tribal-messenger-bags/) & [think-silly](http://www.think-silly.com/#post=Y2NjZGkrMjE3) If saloon girls had computers, these would be their [laptop bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags). The feminine frills and pastel colors of the Undercover Tribal Messenger Bag look undeniably inspired by femmes fatales of the western day—they’d be the perfect satchel for a fancy revolver. The Undercover Tribal Messenger Bag was released for Spring/Summer 2009 and, according to High Snobiety, is available for the ladies *and* men… I have a hard time imaging this slung around a muscular back as a murse, but hey, what do I know? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Vintage-inspired Messenger Bags:** The popularity of vintage-inspired fashion creates an opportunity for businesses to create unique messenger bags with a feminine twist. - **Gender-neutral Accessories:** The trend of breaking down gender norms presents an opportunity for businesses to market products like the Undercover Tribal Messenger Bag to both men and women. - **Western-inspired Fashion:** The continued popularity of western fashion provides an opportunity for businesses to incorporate western-inspired elements into their product designs. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the popularity of vintage and western fashion by creating unique accessories with a modern twist. - **Retail and E-commerce:** E-commerce and retail businesses can offer a wide range of messenger bag styles that cater to a diverse range of style preferences, including the growing trend of gender-neutral fashion. - **Travel and Leisure:** Travel and leisure businesses can offer messenger bags like the Undercover Tribal Messenger Bag as a practical and stylish option for travelers who embrace the vintage-inspired fashion trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Archival Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachs-western-tabby.md) - [Functional Accessible Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobo-1.md) - [Luxury Crossbody Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fyra-bag.md) - [Celebrity-Coveted Travel Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-offers.md) - [Tubular Supplemental Luggage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollying-messenger-bag.md) - [Resurging Quilted-Denim Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-tabby-shoulder-bag.md) - [Minimalist Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags.md) - [Indian-Made Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilaasa-lifestyle.md) - [Chrome Bottle-Attached Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biker-messenger.md)