13 Incredible Handbag Designs

The latest ‘It’ Bag, the Birkin, the Kelly, we know them all too well. How about the Owl Bag? We bet you don’t have to wait list him! These 13 Incredible Handbag Designs turned ‘conversationals’ will get you noticed just as quickly as that mass-produced Chloe…what people say when you walk away is another story.

The Bootbag’s name doesn’t leave much to the imagination. A simple rubber boot becomes a wacky rubber purse with the addition of a handle. Far more fabulous than a bootleg bag bought on Canal Street, it’ll walk all over that faux Louis any day.

Even though crime on the streets is inexplicably down, images of weapons are still making their way onto everything from tee shirts to tattoos and jewelry. The PeaceKeeper Handbag by James Piatt, features a soft polyurethane brass knuckle handle and a message that rhymes with “don’t luck with me.”

Don’t cringe at the fringe, or the studs or the gold metallic shine of this bag from Blush B-Lush. More frightening than the brass knuckle bag, the price is quite scary too. $864 for this lavish overkill? No thank you.

We swear this isn’t turning into 13 Scariest Handbags…The Jack off Jill Record Album Purse features the artwork from the album cover by the band of the same name. It’s one of a kind, as it is handcrafted from the actual album cover. This makes us feel a little bit guilty about poking fun at it….but not guilty enough to note that it’s not just incredible – it’s goth at its absolute ugliest.

Okay, so with this bag, the list is definitely turning into 13 Scariest Handbags. The Fetus Coin Purse by Sarah Hood is made of fetus colored (what?!) chunky yarn and measures 7 inches long, excluding the umbilical cord (yikes). The designer is happy to provide the pattern in case you want to knit a little unborn baby of your own.

While this bag won’t give you nightmares, the price tag might put you over the edge. The hyped up Bianca Vest Bag from Alexander Wang, is made of pebbled leather and features 10+ zippered pockets. Worn on the body, it’s a modern day fanny pack fit for a fashionista.

Inspired by The Little Prince, the Orwell Clutch features a boa constrictor digesting an elephant. Metallic and yummy, the small purse is lightly padded, lined and big enough to hold a few items for a night out.

Looks like somebody with an extensive laser disc collection and a lot of time on their hands fancied themselves a handbag designer. With the disc cut along the bottom, some sort of glittery material at the sides and a beaded handle, it’s about as bright and shiny as it is ridiculous.

At first glance, the Lady-K-Bag might seem just as the names describes- ladylike. That is until the sweet white lace-y fabric and gold tones give way to a view of a recently fired handgun. How very lovely.

The truly sad Plain Jane Handbag by Handbag Blues takes a pair of dungarees (we have to believe that is how the ‘designer’ refers to them) and transforms them into a trash-tastic shoulder bag. Each style is dressed with a belt and comes complete with padded butt cheeks for – get this – “special character.”

An oldie but a goodie, this list wouldn’t be complete without the Keybag. Made of 393 computer keyboard keys and available in three colors, it pokes fun at the world’s love affair with technology…or it’s just a really nerdy looking handbag.

The Bean-Shaped Hard Clutch from Emilio Pucci is incredible designed, but even more incredibly priced. While we won’t deny its unique, glossy appeal, for nearly $1400 you get a navy framed and mirrored metallic clutch. That’s it. No leather, no intricate detail. Just a blue kidney bean with a Pucci logo on the interior. Money well spent.

The Brown Owl Handbag will leave you thinking “Who…Who came up with this thing?” Handmade of leather and dozens of tiny leather pieces, it has wings that double as zippered pockets on both sides of the bag. Wear it on your shoulder or across your body…better yet, be a wise owl and don’t wear it at all.