# Telephone Bag Really Works! By Anni | Published 2006-11-09 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telephone-bag-really-works References: [lapochette](http://www.lapochette.com/day12.html) La Pochette is your online resource for extraordinary vintage purses! And it is the manufacturer of this very interesting bag. They say it is bag with style from the 70's and it actually works as a phone! This [novelty bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epure-xs-toast-bag) was the original cell phone...portable, and can be plugged in to any jack. The receiver is the handle, but it also has a very long shoulder strap. **Implications** - SECOND SENTENCE IS TOO SPECIFIC TO THIS PRODUCT Purses that are [unconventional](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-clutch) are highly popular amongst fashionistas as they offer a unique statement piece that most likely no one else owns. By also having a one of a kind feature such as a phone, the bag will be loved amongst techies, combining the best of both worlds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Purses:** Incorporating unique features into purses, such as functioning as a phone, creates a one-of-a-kind statement piece. - **Fashion-tech Fusion:** Blending fashion and technology to create innovative accessories like phone bags caters to the style preferences of tech enthusiasts. - **Retro Revival:** Bringing back vintage-inspired designs like the telephone bag taps into the nostalgia-driven market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore incorporating technology into unconventional designs, appealing to a wider target audience. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can collaborate with fashion brands to develop fashionable and functional devices like phone bags. - **Vintage Retail:** The vintage retail industry can curate and offer unique and nostalgic items such as the telephone bag to attract customers seeking one-of-a-kind fashion pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Tech Speakerphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-phone.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md) - [Tech-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-handbag.md) - [Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-phone-labeling.md) - [Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-v-purse.md) - [Y2K Beaded Phone Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/string-ting.md) - [Knitted Phone Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket.md) - [Retro Tech Phone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-pop-phone.md) - [Retro Messaging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pippo.md)