Nik Bentel’s RC Car Handbag: a handbag that moves, literally
Nik Bentel Studio crafts the RC Car Handbag, a limited-edition leather handbag with remote-control functionality. Designed to send notes across a dinner table, or for just making a scene, it offers both a functional and experimental approach to accessory design. The studio aims to release a series of leather handbags in new signature silhouettes, experimenting with ways to bring whimsy back into the high fashion space.
The concept originated from the idea of a handbag that could move independently. The design process involved months of prototyping, testing RC car components, fine-tuning motor placements, and sourcing the perfect leather to wrap around the structure. The result is a fully functional,…