Abstract: A handbag system comprising a handbag base and at least one cover, wherein the handbag base comprises a first site of attachment and a first joining mechanism at the site of attachment, and the cover comprises a second site of attachment and a second joining mechanism that is compatible with the first joining mechanism, wherein the handbag base and the at least one cover can be securely and detachably joined together by engaging the first joining mechanism with the second joining mechanism.