# Animal-Shaped Purses Thom Browne's Animal Purses Include Elephants and Monkeys By Ell Smith | Published 2020-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thom-brownes-animal-purses References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/10/thom-browne-animal-bag-collection-dog-hippo-elephant-release) & [london.doverstreetmarket](https://london.doverstreetmarket.com/) Thom Browne's animal purses have arrived as part of the designer's zoo-inspired collection. Mini bags are back in style, and with it comes a range of contemporary takes on the nostalgic silhouettes. This newly introduced collection offers a more playful iteration of a bag released in 2016, this time presenting a range of animal-inspired purses for the wearer to enjoy. Some of the bags include giraffes, elephants, hippos and more, enabling the wearer to sport their favorite animal in a creative way. One of the standouts from the line, the Sheep bag, is fitted with a fuzzy fabric. Meanwhile the elephant-shaped bag features fabric tusks. Other animal bags in the lineup include monkeys, pigs, bears, roosters, and foxes. Image Credit: Dover Street Market London ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animal-inspired Fashion Accessories:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers and accessory makers to explore animal-inspired collections in a playful and creative way. - **Contemporary Miniature Bags:** The trend of smaller and more compact bags offers an opportunity for designers to create new takes on nostalgic silhouettes. - **Mixing Textures in Accessory Design:** The use of different textures and materials, such as fuzzy fabrics or fabric tusks, adds a playful twist to accessory design and could be further explored. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can take inspiration from the animal kingdom to create unique and playful collections of clothing and accessories. - **Accessory Design:** Accessory makers can explore animal-inspired designs to create playful and eye-catching accessories that appeal to a wide range of customers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can cater to the growing demand for unique fabrics and materials by producing new textures, patterns, and materials to enhance accessory design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hedgehog-replicating Hand Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-clutch.md) - [Penguin-Resembling Luxe Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-bag.md) - [Pleated Feline-Inspired Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-volume-2.md) - [Nostalgic Retro-Style Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-horse-bag.md) - [Animal-Free Material Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-horsebit-1955-bag.md) - [Dog-ShapedLuxurious Monogram Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-bag.md) - [Lobster-Shaped Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-bag.md) - [Lively Reinterpreted Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thom-browne-6.md) - [Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-collection.md)