Modular Fashion Accessory

Abstract

A modular handbag or fashion accessory having a main body and one or more removably attachable accessories is provided herein.

1 . A fashion accessory comprising:
 a main body having a first surface and a second surface, wherein one or more of the first and second surfaces comprises a plurality of apertures,   one or more modular accessories selectively attachable and removable from said main body, and   one or more means of fastening said modular accessories to said main body,   wherein the main body is a single, substantially planar piece, and   wherein the first and second surfaces comprise the two sides of the substantially planar piece.   
     
     
         2 . The fashion accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the means of fastening are integral with the modular handbag accessories. 
     
     
         3 . The fashion accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more handbag accessories is selected from the group consisting of decorative elements, additional storage compartments, and straps. 
     
     
         4 . The fashion accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the fastening means is one or more of buttons, snap fasteners, clips, zippers, ties, strings, ribbons, buckles, clasps, hooks, toggles, and hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         5 . The fashion accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the apertures are selected from the group consisting of grommets, button holes, eyelets, fabric loops, perforations, interwoven fabric, and attached loops. 
     
     
         6 . The fashion accessory of  claim 3 , wherein the strap comprises one or more apertures. 
     
     
         7 . The fashion accessory of  claim 6 , wherein the apertures are selected from the group consisting of grommets, button holes, eyelets, fabric loops, perforations, interwoven fabric, and attached loops. 
     
     
         8 . The fashion accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises one or more channels. 
     
     
         9 . The fashion accessory of  claim 8 , further comprising stays or stiffeners that can be inserted into said one or more channels. 
     
     
         10 . A fashion accessory comprising:
 a first substantially planar piece having a first surface and a second surface, wherein one or more of the first and second surfaces comprises a plurality of apertures,   one or more other substantially planar pieces connected to said first substantially planar piece, said one or more other substantially planar pieces having a first surface and a second surface selectively attachable to and removable from other planar pieces, wherein one or more of the first and second surfaces comprises a plurality of apertures,   one or more modular accessories selectively attachable and removable from said one or more substantially planar pieces, and   one or more means of fastening said modular accessories to said substantially planar pieces,   wherein the first and second surfaces comprise the two sides of the substantially planar pieces.   
     
     
         11 . The fashion accessory of  claim 10 , wherein the means of fastening are integral with the modular handbag accessories. 
     
     
         12 . The fashion accessory of  claim 10 , wherein the one or more handbag accessories is selected from the group consisting of decorative elements, additional storage compartments, and straps. 
     
     
         13 . The fashion accessory of  claim 10 , wherein the fastening means is one or more of buttons, snap fasteners, clips, zippers, ties, strings, ribbons, buckles, clasps, hooks, toggles, and hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         14 . The fashion accessory of  claim 10 , wherein the apertures are selected from the group consisting of grommets, button holes, eyelets, fabric loops, perforations, interwoven fabric, and attached loops. 
     
     
         15 . The fashion accessory of  claim 12 , wherein the strap comprises one or more apertures. 
     
     
         16 . The fashion accessory of  claim 15 , wherein the apertures are selected from the group consisting of grommets, button holes, eyelets, fabric loops, perforations, interwoven fabric, and attached loops. 
     
     
         17 . The fashion accessory of  claim 10 , wherein the main body comprises one or more channels. 
     
     
         18 . The fashion accessory of  claim 17 , further comprising stays or stiffeners that can be inserted into said one or more channels.