# Thigh-Strapped Steampunk Bags This JungleTribe Bag Really Makes a Statement By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-01-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blaster References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/115925938/blaster-40-brown?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=the) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/JungleTribe?ref=seller_info) If you’d like to rock the steam punk look, or just want to make an impression, consider this edgy strap-on bag by [Jungle Tribe Couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynx-jungle-fresh). It’s called the Blaster, which is extremely appropriate since it looks strikingly like a gun holster. The Blaster bag is [made of leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags), and comes in brown or black. It has a sort of western-meets-post-apocalypse vibe to it. The Blaster offers no-nonsense ladies a cool way to secure their personal belongings and prevent purse snatchers from making off with the goods. That being said, this bag is perfect for women who travel a lot. It sure beats the hell out of a fanny pack. There are three different ways to wear this bag, so you can switch up your look without switching out your bag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Steampunk Fashion:** Jungle Tribe Couture's Blaster bag represents an opportunity for fashion brands to explore the market for steampunk-inspired accessories and clothing. - **Anti-theft Accessories:** The Blaster bag's unique design presented an opportunity for security-minded entrepreneurs to disrupt the accessories market with anti-theft products that merge function and style. - **Modular Bags:** The Blaster bag's versatility highlights the potential for bags that can adapt to different modes of wear and occasion, suggesting a disruptive opportunity to innovate in the modular bag category. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The Blaster bag is an example of how fashion accessory brands can create unique statement pieces to cater to consumers looking for edgy, unconventional designs. - **Travel Accessories:** The Blaster bag, with its anti-theft features and practical design, represents an opportunity for travel accessory brands to create products that prioritize chic aesthetics and functionality. - **Safety and Security Products:** Jungle Tribe Couture's Blaster bag presents an opportunity for security product manufacturers to explore the anti-theft market with products that highlight fashionable, functional, and unique designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stiletto Shoulder Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stiletto-bag.md) - [Functional Accessible Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobo-1.md) - [Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-x-dune.md) - [Everyday Opulence Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/151-stealth-backpack.md) - [Anti-Theft Backpack Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopit.md) - [Sophisticated Belt Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clio.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) - [Luxury Crossbody Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fyra-bag.md)