Handbag with necktie as closure and/or handle

Abstract

A handbag having integrally constructed into its fabrication, a closure element, and/or handle resembling a necktie while the interior of the bag may be lined with a liner providing the aesthetics of a pocketed dress shirt.

1 . A woman's handbag constructed of a size to accommodate the insertion of personal and other items therein, said handbag has a top portion that opens to allow for access into the handbag, a closure flap resembling the shape of the lowermost portion of a necktie providing for closing of the upward opening of the handbag during usage, the flap at its upper end being secured to the upper edge of the handbag opening, and said flap extending over the opening and overlying the upper opposite side of the handbag, when closed, thereby providing the appearance of a necktie providing the means of sustaining closure of the handbag during usage.  
   
   
       2 . The handbag of  claim 1  and including a pair of straps, resembling the narrowest portion of a necktie, extending from the upper edges of the handbag, and being secured thereto at their ends, to provide for carrying of the handbag during usage.  
   
   
       3 . The handbag of  claim 1  and including a shoulder strap, resembling the narrowest portion of a necktie, connecting to approximate opposite ends of the upper edges of the handbag, which when the handbag is maintained in closure, provides a strap for overlying the shoulder of the wearer to accommodate conveyance of the handbag during usage.  
   
   
       4 . The handbag of  claim 1  in which the element of a closure flap is constructed from an actual necktie.  
   
   
       5 . The handbag of  claim 2  in which the elements of a pair of straps as handles are constructed from an actual necktie.  
   
   
       6 . The handbag of  claim 3  in which the element of a shoulder strap as handles is constructed from an actual necktie.  
   
   
       7 . The handbag of  claim 1  wherein the exterior of the handbag is framed of a fabric providing an imitation pattern of a men's jacket, said fabric being selected from one of wool, cotton, gabardine, silk, or the like.  
   
   
       8 . The handbag of  claim 7  wherein the interior of the handbag being made from fabric that imitates the pattern for a men's dress shirt, said fabric being selected from one of cotton, silk, polyester, or other fabric.  
   
   
       9 . A woman's handbag constructed of a size to accommodate the insertion of personal and other items therein, said handbag having a top portion that opens to allow for access into the handbag, a pocket configured segment adhering to the surface of the interior of one side of the handbag, resembling the appearance of a shirt pocket applied to the handbag for usage.