Oh, patents! Balenciaga Hourglass handbag

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Available in an array of sizes, finishes and colors, the Balenciaga Hourglass top handle handbag, with a removable and adjustable, crossbody strap, is a patented design. The US Design patent, USD904014S, titled Handbag, was awarded to Demna Gvasalia, and assigned to Balenciaga, on December 8th, 2020.

The handbag’s designation ’Hourglass’ comes from the curvilinear, hourglass-shaped, bottom of the handbag. The "B" clasp of the marketed handbag is unpatented. 

Below, the patent Figures 1, 3, 4, 6 and 8 are included, respectively depicting: a front left perspective view of the handbag (Fig. 1), a top view  (Fig. 3), and bottom-up view (Fig. 4), a right side view (Fig. 6), and a rearview (Fig. 8). Also included below, four marketed, top handle, Hourglass Balenciaga handbags, small models (L9 x W5.9 x H3.9 inches), in forest green, dark red, navy, and black, shiny crocodile-embossed calfskin, with brass hardware, and the adjustable, removable, crossbody strap, measuring 21.6 inches. 

  

Reference

Balenciaga https://www.balenciaga.com/en-us/