# Human Face Bags Headstrong Hand Bags by Yael Mer By Bianca | Published 2008-06-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yael-mer-face-bag References: [funniestgadgets](http://www.funniestgadgets.com/2007/01/24/head-hand-bag/) These bags, embossed with images of human faces, are more than a little creepy, yet somehow they ooze appeal. The [quirky totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trollex) were created by Yael Mer who makes the [mask-like bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trompe-loeil-bags) in different shapes and colours. At first glance, you might not even realize they bare an image of a face, under the right lighting, however, shadows are created to draw attention to the different depths of the facial structures, bringing the [handbags to life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artycapucines-vii). Check out some more designs by Yael Mer: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Face-embossed Bags:** The trend of integrating realistic human face images into bags creates unique and captivating products in the fashion sector. - **3D Printed Handbags:** The trend of 3D printing enables designers to create complex and intricate designs, such as the intricate human faces and shapes featured in Yael Mer's bags. - **Interactive Accessories:** Incorporating shadows and lighting into products creates an interactive and engaging experience, adding a new dimension to accessories such as handbags. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can integrate 3D printing into their design process to create unique, complex and innovative products, such as Yael Mer's handbags. - **Retail:** Retail companies can use interactive visual experiences created by lighting and shadows to add another layer to their in-store displays and draw more customers. - **Art:** Art companies can collaborate with fashion designers to create unique, expressive products that blur the lines between fashion and art, such as Yael Mer's handbags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md) - [Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe.md) - [Character Art-Infused Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moynat-x-kasing.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Whale-Shaped Dynamic Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whale-baguette-bag.md) - [Sleek Modern Bag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trompe-loeil-bags.md) - [Urban Geometric Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bao-bao-issey-miyake-1.md) - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md)