Handbag with detachable cover

Abstract

A handbag comprising a bag body with a hollow interior having a detachable reversible cover. In embodiments, the cover is releasably attached to the handbag via a magnetic fastening mechanism comprising a swivel bar assembly to allow for reversibility of the cover. In embodiments, the handbag comprises additional features such as foot elements and closure mechanism.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A handbag comprising:
 a bag body comprising opposed first and second side panels, a bottom panel, and a hollow interior;
 the side panels each having a top edge; 
   a detachable cover comprising a cover body and opposed first and second outer edges;
 the cover body having a first surface and an opposed second surface; 
   a first fastening mechanism configured to releasably attach a top edge of the first side panel to the first outer edge of the cover; and   a second fastening mechanism configured to releasably attach a top edge of the second side panel to the second outer edge of the cover.   
     
     
         2 . The handbag of  claim 1  wherein the fastening mechanisms comprise magnets. 
     
     
         3 . The handbag of  claim 1  wherein the detachable cover is reversible such that in a first configuration the first surface is exposed while the second surface is in contact with the bag body, and in a second configuration the second surface is exposed while the first surface is in contact with the bag body. 
     
     
         4 . The handbag of  claim 1  further comprising one or more foot elements protruding from the bottom panel of the bag body. 
     
     
         5 . The handbag of  claim 4  wherein the detachable cover comprises one or more apertures in the cover body corresponding to the foot elements such that when the cover is attached to the bag body the foot elements align with and protrude through the apertures. 
     
     
         6 . The handbag of  claim 1  further comprising a handle that is detachable from the bag body. A handbag comprising:
 a bag body comprising opposed first and second side panels, a bottom panel, and a hollow interior;
 the side panels each having a top edge; 
 each top edge adjacent to one or more magnetic portions; and 
 
 a detachable cover comprising a cover body and opposed outer edges;
 each outer edge attached to a swivel bar assembly;
 each swivel bar assembly comprising one or more magnets; 
 
 the cover body having a first surface and an opposed second surface; 
 
 the magnets configured to engage with the magnetic portions of the bag body such that when engaged, the cover releasably attaches to the bag body, at least substantially covering the bag body and exposing one surface of the cover body. 
 
     
     
         8 . The handbag of claim  7  wherein the detachable cover is reversible such that in a first configuration the first surface is exposed while the second surface is in contact with the bag body, and in a second configuration the second surface is exposed while the first surface is in contact with the bag body. 
     
     
         9 . The handbag of claim  7  further comprising one or more foot elements protruding from the bottom panel of the bag body. 
     
     
         10 . The handbag of claim  7 , further comprising a closure mechanism. 
     
     
         11 . The handbag of  claim 10  wherein the closure mechanism is a clasp. 
     
     
         12 . A reversible cover for use with a handbag, comprising:
 a cover body and opposed outer edges;
 each outer edge attached to a swivel bar assembly;
 each swivel bar assembly comprising one or more magnets; 
 
 the cover body having a first surface and an opposed second surface; 
   the magnets configured to engage with the handbag such that when engaged, the cover releasably attaches to the handbag.