I'm also another proponent of "both" -I think it's trendy in the sense that it has a "pop art-y" feel with the metallic logo all over. But I think it's classic in the sense that it's a classic logo flap with the interwoven chain. But in the sense that it is SO trendy that it won't be any use a few seasons from now, IMO, no. Personally, I think you could still take it out for evening use and dressy occasions, versus maybe using it more casually now (since it's part of the "trend") -But if you like metallics like me, I like this bag... and I'm not a big follower of what's in or out anyways, it's cute regardless!