Convertible And Reversible Handbag

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to handbags, purses, and similar containers for carrying personal items. More specifically, the invention is a convertible and reversible handbag that can be changed via the use of various magnetic snaps, adjustable leather straps and chain strap to make 14 different styles of handbag all within one bag including a messenger style, drawstring style, tote bag, A-line shape handbag, backpack, clutch, waist bag, etc. Further the handbag can be reversed, thus allowing the wearer to create any of those same styles in an alternate color or fabric.

1 . A convertible reversible handbag comprising:
 a bag body having a front, back, bottom, right side, left side, and a top opening;   two D-rings located on the right and left side of the bag body respectively and near the top opening;   a plurality of grommet holes located along the perimeter of the top opening of the bag body;   at least one pair of magnetic snaps located on the back of the bag body including a pair of female ends and a matching pair of male ends;   at least one pocket located on the bag body;   a drawstring; and   a first adjustable strap.   
     
     
         2 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 1  wherein the pair of female ends located near the top opening of the bag body and the matching pair of male ends located near the bottom of the bag body. 
     
     
         3 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 2  further comprising two lower D-rings which are located on the right and left side of the bag body respectively and at approximately ¾ of the length of the bag body from the top of the bag body. 
     
     
         4 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 1  wherein the drawstring is weaved between the grommet holes and secured at the front of the bag body by a knot tied by hand or a custom made removable metal clasp to create a drawstring style and the first adjustable strap is attached to the two D-rings to provide a method for a user to conveniently hold the handbag. 
     
     
         5 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 1  further comprising a second adjustable strap, wherein the first adjustable strap is attached to both of the outermost grommet holes on the front of the bag body and the second adjustable strap is attached to both of the outermost grommet holes on the back of the bag body to create a tote style handbag. 
     
     
         6 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 5  wherein both sides near the top of the bag body are pushed in to create an A line shape handbag. 
     
     
         7 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 1  wherein the bag body is folded over toward its front to form a clutch which allows the wearer to have access to the top horizontal pocket on the outside of the bag. 
     
     
         8 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 3  wherein the bag body is folded over toward its back and secured by the magnetic snaps and worn around a user's waist by either one of the adjustable straps which is attached to the two lower D-rings on the bag body forming a loop to create a waist bag allowing for the wearer to have access to the vertical pocket located on the front of the bag. 
     
     
         9 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 1  further comprising a second adjustable strap wherein the first strap is attached to the right outermost grommets on both the front and back of the bag body and the second strap is attached to the left outermost grommets on both the front and back of the bag body to create a backpack style. 
     
     
         10 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 3  further comprising a second adjustable strap wherein the first strap is attached to the right outermost grommet on the front and the lower D-ring on the right side of the bag body and the second strap is attached to the left outermost grommet on the front and the lower D-ring on the left side of the bag body to create a backpack style. 
     
     
         11 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 1  further comprising a chain strap for a dressier look. 
     
     
         12 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 1  wherein the bag body may be made of leather, fabric, nylon, and the combination thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 1  wherein the drawstring is a braided leather cord or a nylon/fabric cord. 
     
     
         14 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 1  wherein the body bag having an exterior and interior layers made of different fabric and colors allowing maximum versatility for the wearer. 
     
     
         15 . The convertible reversible handbag of  claim 14  wherein both of the exterior and interior layers having pockets, magnetic snaps, and D-rings allowing maximum versatility for the wearer.