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# Candy Bar Clutch Purses
The Trash Baggs Collection are Wrappers Turned Into Coin Clutches

By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-06-14 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-baggs
References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/trashbaggs?ref=seller_info)

These are not just empty candy bar wrappers, they are in fact [coin purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeup-clutch) made by a company called Trash Baggs. Actual candy wrappers are used to create these chic purses, which are glazed with clear vinyl and then lined with fabric.

These pop culture-savvy satchels are made from [upcycled wrappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-candy), which contributes to reducing waste. What really makes these clutches special though is their nostalgic appeal. Looking at these [candy bar clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greggs-sausage-roll-clutch) will remind you of your youth.

By creating a distinctive and environmentally friendly product, Etsy user Trash Baggs definitely stands out from competitors. The company could essentially turn any wrapper you please into a usable purse. So if candy is not your thing, the SPAM and Starbucks wrapper clutches might be just right for you.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Upcycled Fashion Accessories:** Trash Baggs' candy bar clutch purses demonstrate the trend of creating unique and environmentally friendly fashion accessories from upcycled materials.
- **Nostalgic Products:** Trash Baggs' candy bar clutch purses tap into the trend of creating products that evoke nostalgia and remind consumers of their youth.
- **Personalized Wrappers:** Trash Baggs' ability to turn any wrapper into a usable purse showcases the trend of personalized and customizable products.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion Accessories:** Trash Baggs' candy bar clutch purses disrupt the fashion accessories industry by offering unique, upcycled products that cater to consumer demands for sustainability and nostalgia.
- **Upcycling and Sustainable Fashion:** Trash Baggs' candy bar clutch purses contribute to the upcycling and sustainable fashion industry, providing consumers with environmentally friendly and stylish options.
- **Personalized Gift and Souvenir:** Trash Baggs' personalized wrapper clutches disrupt the gift and souvenir industry by offering customizable and nostalgic products that resonate with consumers.

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