# High-Fashion Speaker Handbags Balenciaga and Bang & Olufsen Release 'Speaker Couture Bags' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-07-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-couture-bags References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/balenciaga-bang-olufsen-speaker-couture-bag-release-info) & [balenciaga](https://www.balenciaga.com/en-ca) Spanish fashion label Balenciaga has teamed up with [Bang & Olufsen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker), a high-end Danish audio electronics brand, to develop the 'Speaker Couture Bags.' The new speaker-handbag hybrid was debuted during Balenciaga's 51st Couture show at Cristóbal Balenciaga's original salon. The speakers were carried by models walking down the runway who were dressed in matching reflective masks designed by [Mercedes-AMG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-gt-x-ixoost-speaker) [F1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastlytics) Applied Science. As they walked runway popular songs such as 'Love in E Minor' by BFRND blared from their respective speakers. Currently, the handbag speakers are being offered in Space Grey and Silver. Both versions boast a clean and minimalist design. For those interested, the 'Speaker Couture Bags' are now available to purchase at the Balenciaga store in Paris. Image Credit: Balenciaga ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Speaker-handbag Hybrids:** The combining of functional items into fashion is a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **High-fashion and Technology Brand Collaborations:** Collaboration between brands in different industries can lead to unique and innovative products. - **Fashion-tech Integration:** The integration of technology and fashion is a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can benefit from integrating technology and functional items into their designs. - **Audio Electronics Industry:** The audio electronics industry can expand their market by collaborating with fashion brands and integrating products into their designs. - **Luxury Retail Industry:** Luxury retail industry can offer unique and innovative products by collaborating with brands from other industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Spherical Collaboration Fashion Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-devialet-mania.md) - [Sleek Audio Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bag-and-mixer-bag.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Miniature Fashion House Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-nanogram-speakers.md) - [Shimmering Fashion House Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-horizon-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Earbud Statement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-sculptural-earbuds.md) - [Collaborative Industrial Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-x-vollebak-beosound-2.md) - [Basket-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5.md)