This is a new feature on the blog, dealing with the actual designing (like on an indie/handmade scale) of handbags. Hope you enjoy!

Reader, Ellen Hart recently commented about a Versace bag’s strap on the blog,

I love the handle on the purple bag…

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Which got me to think more about how such a look could be constructed in a fun way. It’s simply, basically about:

Purse Rings!

One could attach them onto a flat leather strap, or connect them with pieces of leather … think of your own creative methods! If the result doesn’t require the comfort of a hand or shoulder strap, like is say decorative, one could even use “gate” rings (right) that open/close to make a more chain-like - well - chain, on a bag — perhaps like with the Paddington Capsule style.

Flat O-Ring Source | Gate O-Ring Source

If this has inspired you, or you’d like to review this topic idea, or for any reason - feel free to leave a comment!

And if we do inspire you, remember to be a designer, not just a designer-inspired.