A customizable backpack and method of use is described. Embodiments of the customizable backpack can include a pack body, a pack flap, a first panel, and a second panel. The first panel can be coupled to the pack body via the pack flap and the second panel can be removably attached to the first panel. One or more fastening mechanisms can be implemented to couple the first panel to the pack flap. Decorative objects can be removably attached to the first panel and to the second panel to customize the backpack. In a typical implementation, a user can decorate the first panel and the second panel with one or more decorative objects and/or utilitarian objects. The user can then decide which side of the first panel or the second panel to face outwardly when wearing the backpack.

Handbags, including soft handbags, are easily customizable by attaching or changing handbag covers of virtually any design. The handbag covers can include, at least in part, an essentially collapsible material, and are relatively small and easily stored. Accordingly, the aesthetic and design of handbags can be easily altered without requiring the purchase of different handbags of different styles. In at least one implementation of the present invention, the handbag covers essentially envelope the base handbag. Additionally, one or more implementations of the present invention include handbag covers that attach to a base handbag via a plurality of attachment forces.

Handbags, including soft handbags, are easily customizable by attaching or changing handbag covers of virtually any design. The handbag covers can include, at least in part, an essentially collapsible material, and are relatively small and easily stored. Accordingly, the aesthetic and design of handbags can be easily altered without requiring the purchase of different handbags of different styles. In at least one implementation of the present invention, the handbag covers essentially envelope the base handbag. Additionally, one or more implementations of the present invention include handbag covers that attach to a base handbag via a plurality of attachment forces.

An interchangeable pet carrier system includes a pet carrier and at least one handbag. The pet carrier includes a bottom panel, a pair of long side panels and a pair a short side panels connected to the bottom panel, and a top panel connected to top edges of the side panels. A zipper is disposed on the carrier to run through the top carrier panel to separate the top carrier panel into first and second sides, and to run partially down the short side carrier panels. Alternating connectors are disposed along an exterior of an upper portion of side panels. The handbag has a bottom panel connected to short and long side panels. Alternating male and female connectors are disposed along an interior of an upper portion of the side panels. The carrier is inserted into the handbag and is secure via corresponding alternating male and female connectors.

A pocketbook system with interchangeable decorative outer jackets, comprising a foundation bag including at least two major faces and at least two minor faces, the at least two major faces having a surface area equal to or greater than the at least two minor faces; a set of handles, the two ends of a single handle affixed to each of the at least two major faces, a decorative outer jacket designed to cover a portion of the edges of the at least two major faces and a pair of openings on the decorative outer jacket, a single opening on each if the major faces positioned to align with the handle ends on each of the at least two major faces.

A pocketbook system with interchangeable decorative outer jackets, comprising a foundation bag including at least two major faces and at least two minor faces, the at least two major faces having a surface area equal to or greater than the at least two minor faces; a set of handles, the two ends of a single handle affixed to each of the at least two major faces, a decorative outer jacket designed to cover a portion of the edges of the at least two major faces and a pair of openings on the decorative outer jacket, a single opening on each if the major faces positioned to align with the handle ends on each of the at least two major faces.

A handbag is provided that includes a base bag that is usable alone or usable with one or more attachable and replaceable outer covers. The base bag includes loop-forming tabs disposed in a series along the top of the base bag that serve as decoration, serve as beltloops for receiving an elongated article (belt, scarf, etc.), serve for attaching accessories, and serve to attach the cover. The loop-forming tabs each include a tab connector that is attachable to, and detachable from, a corresponding base connector on the outside of the base bag to form a two-connector interconnection. The interchangeable cover, when installed, encloses more than half of the bottom portion of the base bag. The cover also includes a series of interconnection-receiving apertures near its top edge that each accommodate a two-connector interconnection to hold the cover onto the base bag.

A handbag is provided that includes a base bag that is usable alone or usable with one or more attachable and replaceable outer covers. The base bag includes loop-forming tabs disposed in a series along the top of the base bag that serve as decoration, serve as beltloops for receiving an elongated article (belt, scarf, etc.), serve for attaching accessories, and serve to attach the cover. The loop-forming tabs each include a tab connector that is attachable to, and detachable from, a corresponding base connector on the outside of the base bag to form a two-connector interconnection. The interchangeable cover, when installed, encloses more than half of the bottom portion of the base bag. The cover also includes a series of interconnection-receiving apertures near its top edge that each accommodate a two-connector interconnection to hold the cover onto the base bag.

The purse having a rear panel including an upper edge and the body having a front panel, a region proximal to the upper edge of the rear panel including a longitudinal element formed internal to the upper edge of the rear panel, the element having an inner side wall and an outer sidewall; a linear plurality of fasteners secured upon the inner wall of the pocket proximal to the upper edge of the rear panel. An interchangeable closure flap removably attachable to the rear panel of the purse, the flap having a longitudinal edge of a width slightly less than the width of the longitudinal pocket of the rear panel of the purse, the flap having a longitudinal length slightly less than a length of the element; and a linear plurality of fasteners secured upon an inner side of the interchangeable flap and proximal to a rear edge, each fastener of the linear plurality of fasteners of the interchangeable closure flap corresponding in location to an opposing fastener of the plurality of fasteners within the longitudinal pocket, and an internal connection element of each fastener of each opposing pair of the pluralities of fasteners mechanically or magnetically press-fittably complemental to a connection element of its opposing fastener, in which a combined width of opposing fasteners, when secured to each other, does not exceed the width of the longitudinal element.

A handbag system includes an inner bag and at least one outer shell. The inner bag has a compartment into which items can be placed and a handle with a first end and a second end. The first end is fixed to a first position on the inner bag while the second end is unfixed but has a first fastener. A corresponding second fastener is fixed to a second position on the inner bag to releasably connect with the first fastener. The outer shell defines an inner volume that accepts the inner bag and has a first and second openings corresponding to the first and second positions of the inner bag. The second end of the handle is passable through the first and second openings to releasably secure to the inner bag via the second fastener.