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15 Creepy Handbags for Halloween and Beyond

Kitsch, quirk and extreme literalness are accessories trends that have survived through multiple seasons and only seem to be gaining steam among both designers and consumers. Mostly these ideas manifest themselves in things that are charming or nostalgic, but it’s a very fine line to cross between a cute and cartoonish Fendi Bag Bug and, well, the bags below. They all feel at least a little odd to me in some way, from disembodied, reaching hands to a stuffed bear bag that looks like it would sneak into bed with you in the middle of the night. They’re all sure to turn heads, but the attention you get may not be exactly the kind you were looking for.

Alice + Olivia Stuffed Animal Bear Bag
$495 via Saks

We’ve been over this one.

Alice and Olivia Stuffed Animal Bear Clutch

Benedetta Bruzziches Carmen Quilted Clutch
$1,235 via LUISAVIAROMA

Just what I’ve always wanted: a hand reaching up from beyond the grave to keep my clutch closed.

Benedetta Bruzziches Carmen Quilted Clutch

Charlotte Olympia Eye Want You Perspex Clutch
$1,995 via Net-a-Porter

The thought of carrying around a big, shiny eye for an evening squicks me out, but I also don’t like putting contacts in.

Charlotte Olympia Eye Want You Perspex Clutch

Charlotte Olympia Hold Me Pandora Perspex Clutch
$1,395 via Net-a-Porter

For this one, it’s not the ghost hand reach-around that gets me so much as the big, white cuticles.

Charlotte Olympia Hold Me Pandora Perspex Clutch

Ernesto Esposito Hillary Bag
$344 via LUISAVIAROMA

Why does she only have one eye? Industrial accident?

Ernesto Esposito Hillary Bag

Fendi Monster Tote
$1,350 via Saks

This bag looks like it wants to give you its opinion on your political beliefs whether you want to hear it or not.

Fendi Monster Tote Bag

Givenchy Madonna and Flower Printed Pouch
$775 via LUISAVIAROMA

Horror movies have spent so many decades co-opting Catholic imagery that I’m pretty sure this clutch comes with a free exorcism coupon booklet.

Givenchy Madonna and Flower Printed Pouch

Ines Figaredo Eyes Bucket Bag
$2,285 via LUISAVIAROMA

Not only are there eyes on this bag, but they’re realistic and three-dimensional. It can look at you no matter where you’re standing.

Ines Figaredo Eyes Bucket Bag

Ines Figaredo Graphite Hamlet Clutch
$3,485 via LUISAVIAROMA

Oh, it’s a Shakespeare reference and not just a skull with a strap attached to it? Well why didn’t you say so?

Ines Figaredo Graphite Hamlet Clutch

Ines Figaredo Small Girl Face Clutch
$2,618 via LUISAVIAROMA

I wonder what dear Ines’ apartment looks like, but I don’t want to find out by actually going to it.

Ines Figaredo Small Girl Face Clutch

Leo Gig Robot Clutch
$205 via LUISAVIAROMA

The robot on this clutch is here to infiltrate society and enslave the human race from within.

Leo Gig Robot Clutch

Les Petit Joueurs Limited Edition Andy Eye Candy Clutch
$833 via LUISAVIAROMA

We need to examine the kinds of choices we’re making as a consumer base if so many brands are still making giant eye bags.

Les Petit Joueurs Limited Edition Andy Eye Candy Clutch

Prada Mink Cat Bag
$3,250 via Bergdorf Goodman

I’m getting “scared owl” from this bag instead of “luxury cat,” but your results may vary.

Prada Mink Cat Bag

Roberto Cavalli Suede Panther Clutch
$1,295 via LUISAVIAROMA

This guy doesn’t look like he wants to cuddle.

Roberto Cavalli Suede Panther Clutch

Stella McCartney Super Hero Tote
$995 via Bergdorf Goodman

I’d argue that this would be more accurately termed a Super Villain Tote, because this dude doesn’t look like he’s about to rescue anyone from a burning building.

Stella McCartney Super Hero Tote Bag

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