# Paper Mail Handbags Vintage Purses Resemble Snail Mail Letters By annaOMline | Published 2009-07-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-letters-for-your-cash References: [cloth-ears](http://www.cloth-ears.co.uk/Products/Bags/paper_plane_collection.html) I really miss the old times when letters were written on paper and sent in traveling envelopes with [beautiful stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usps-stamp). Now that this romantic way of communicating is nearly reaching its extinction, I am glad to present you a collection of sweet and cheerful [purses and handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-series) in the style of [vintage air mail letters, postcards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-letter-card-co) and packages. This cute leatherette collection contains plenty of details; for instance, the purse front address says “Save your Pennies, 4 a Rainy Day, United Kingdom.” The ‘stamps’ are beautiful birds which say “pretty you.” Make your handbag travel with style with this amazing Paper Plane vintage collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Handbags:** Opportunity for designers to create handbags that resemble vintage items, appealing to nostalgia and unique style. - **Return of Analog Communication:** Potential for products and services that cater to the desire for handwritten letters and traditional mail. - **Unique Purse Details:** Potential for innovative designs that incorporate elements of vintage air mail letters, postcards, and packages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion companies to create and market vintage-inspired handbags as a trendy and nostalgic fashion statement. - **Stationery and Greeting Cards:** Opportunity for stationery companies to offer products that encourage people to embrace analog communication and send handwritten letters. - **Gift and Novelty:** Opportunity for companies in the gift and novelty industry to create unique purses and handbags with vintage-inspired details as an appealing product category. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags.md) - [Heritage Postal Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-lauren-and-usps.md) - [Heritage Print Travel Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nash-designs-travel-collection.md) - [Premium Indian-Made Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carriall-3.md) - [Nostalgic Retro-Style Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-horse-bag.md) - [Lavender-Inspired Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-collection.md) - [Butter Pastry-Resembling Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-croissant-bag.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Quilted Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulberry-softie.md)