# Stiletto Purses The Marilyn Monroe High Heel Bag By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-09-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stiletto-purses-the-marilyn-monroe-high-heel-bag References: [fashionablygeek](http://fashionablygeek.com/bags/marilyn-monroe-high-heels-purse/) & [bettysattic](http://www.bettysattic.com/website/store/product_detail.asp?UID=2008080122025442&item_no=54600&keyword=F1BA&cat_keyword=F1BA&search_page_no=1&WT;.svl=54600) This [Marilyn Monroe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marilyn-monroe-x-lisa-eldridge) [stiletto purse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik) represents, for my taste, an adventure into the quaint and the little bit absurd. The accessory is pretty as a piece of art but its utility and usability as a purse is questionable to me. Having said that, it is Marilyn we're talking about, for heaven's sake, the quintessential [larger-than-life icon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag). If you manage to slap Marilyn's likeness on a piece of radioactive glob, you can be sure there will still be demand for the item. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity-inspired Accessories:** Opportunities exist for creating accessories inspired by iconic celebrities like Marilyn Monroe. - **Artistic Utility Products:** There is a potential for creating products that combine artistic design with practical utility, like the Marilyn Monroe stiletto purse. - **Quirky Bags:** There is a growing demand for unique and quirky bags like the stiletto purse inspired by Marilyn Monroe. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can look into creating artistic yet practical accessories inspired by celebrities like Marilyn Monroe. - **Art:** The art industry can explore creating utility products with artistic designs, such as quirky bags like the Marilyn Monroe stiletto purse. - **Retail:** The retail industry can tap into the demand for unique bags and accessories like the stiletto purse inspired by Marilyn Monroe. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricately Jeweled Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan-mary-bag.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Microscopic Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microscopic-handbag.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Glamorous Party-Ready Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bags.md) - [Gold-Plated Leather Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heaven-mayhem.md) - [Mayonnaise-Toting Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margaret-bag.md) - [Board Game-Themed Dynamic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-collection.md) - [Haute Holiday Purse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-dolce-box-bag.md)