Convertible handbag systems

Abstract

A handbag with a removable exterior member which can be replaced with a different exterior member to provide easily changeable aesthetic styles by use of matable connectors located on the exterior member and the handbag. A handbag system is also provided which comprises a first and second handbag, the second handbag suitable for use as a separate clutch and sized to accept the first handbag within the upper portion of the second handbag.

1 . A handbag system, comprising:
 A handbag, having an inside, an outside, a top portion, a bottom portion;   A first matable connector extending around at least a portion of the handbag adjacent said top portion of the handbag,   An elongated flexible member having a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end, said elongated member having a length sufficient to extend substantially around at least a portion the handbag adjacent the location of the first matable connector and having a second connector located thereon, said second connector detachably matable with the first connector such that the elongated member may be removably secured to the handbag to provide an aesthetically pleasing look whereby this elongated flexible member may be readily replaced with another elongated flexible member having a different aesthetic look.   
     
     
         2 . A handbag system, comprising:
 A first handbag, having an inside, an outside, a top portion, a bottom portion;   A first matable connector extending around at least a portion of the handbag between the top and bottom portion of the handbag,   A second smaller handbag capable of operating separately as a clutch type purse, said second handbag sized to accept the bottom portion of the first handbag and having a second connector located within the upper portion of the second handbag such that the second hand bag may be removably secured to the first handbag when so desired.