# Textured Purses The Badgley Mischka Platinum Label Melanie Studded-Flap Bag By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-26 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-purses-the-badgley-mischka-platinum-label-melanie-studded-flap-bag References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2010/08/24/platinum-label-melanie-studded-flap-bag-handbag-of-the-day/) & [badgleymischka](http://www.badgleymischka.com/) The Badgley Mischka Platinum Label Melanie Studded-Flap Bag is a low-key purse that still maintains a trendy vibe. With textured leather, gold-tone studs and an adjustable body strap, this bag is fit for the fashionista on the go. The chocolate brown color brings a welcomed contrast to the slouchy shape and star-burst pattern, in order for the Badgley Mischka Platinum Label Melanie Studded-Flap Bag to have a more grown-up appeal. **Implications** - Youth consumers are attracted to products which are rough around the edges and not entirely perfect. This desire stems from not wanting products that feel like they have just been lifted from the assembly line. Companies should take this mindset into account when pitching products to this group. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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's Driving This Trend - **Textured Purses:** Using textured materials in purse designs to appeal to consumers who prefer a rough, imperfect aesthetic. - **Gold-tone Studs:** Incorporating gold-tone studs in purse designs to add a trendy and edgy vibe. - **Adjustable Body Straps:** Introducing purses with adjustable body straps for the convenience and style preferences of fashion-forward individuals on the go. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate textured materials and gold-tone studs in purse designs for a unique and trendy appeal. - **Youth Fashion:** The youth fashion industry can tap into the desire for rough, imperfect aesthetics by offering textured purses with adjustable body straps to cater to the preferences of young consumers. - **Luxury Handbags:** Luxury handbag brands can leverage the use of gold-tone studs in purse designs to create stylish and edgy options that appeal to fashion-conscious individuals seeking unique accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Drawstring Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-fleming-drawstring-bag.md) - [Curved Minimalist Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfmoon-purse.md) - [Suede Statement Loop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embellished-loop-bag.md) - [Pink-Themed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longchamps-le-pliage-xtra.md) - [Affordable Luxury Statement Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soffiettaluxe-hobo-bag.md) - [Structured Leather Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-suede-shoulder-bag.md) - [Intricately Jeweled Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan-mary-bag.md) - [Travel-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nash-designs-bags.md) - [Butter Pastry-Resembling Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-croissant-bag.md)