can your handbag DJ? nik bentel unveils wearable sound system with speaker and mixer

a bluetooth-enabled speaker bag and a functioning 4-channel mixer bag are part sound system, part sculptural accessory.

Nikolas Bentel edited by christina vergopoulou July 8, 2025 3 min

Nik Bentel transforms portable music culture into fashion

Nik Bentel Studio unveils its latest limited-edition drop: two electronic handbags that double as functioning sound devices. The Speaker Bag is a Bluetooth-enabled wearable boombox, while the Mixer Bag features a working 4-channel audio mixer. Both are crafted from translucent acrylic and assembled with exposed circuitry and hardware, channeling the visual language of retro tech toys and experimental audio gear. The bags are not just accessories, they’re sculptural tools for play and performance. Inspired by NYC’s DJ scene and portable music culture, the project reimagines the bag as both a sonic device and a fashion statement.

can your handbag DJ? nik bentel unveils wearable sound system with speaker and mixer - 1 — all images courtesy of Nik Bentel Studio

Limited-Edition Audio Handbags Double as Post-Party Gear

The Speaker Bag becomes a personal sound system. The Mixer Bag is a control panel for spontaneous collaboration. Together, they offer a portable DJ kit designed to be worn, seen, and heard. Each unit is handmade in Nik Bentel’s New York studio, utilizing precision-machined acrylic, embedded electronics, and visible wiring, a nod to circuit bending and DIY synth aesthetics. Styled in the campaign as futuristic gear for post-party survival, the bags are worn by artist Swordes, evoking a kind of rave armor that blends music and utility. This release continues the studio’s exploration of the absurd and the functional. Known for viral, performative objects, from pasta handbags to furniture-as-sculpture, Nik Bentel Studio creates collectible drops that push the boundaries of product design, fashion, and spectacle.

can your handbag DJ? nik bentel unveils wearable sound system with speaker and mixer - 2 — Nik Bentel Studio’s latest limited-edition drop that plays loud

can your handbag DJ? nik bentel unveils wearable sound system with speaker and mixer - 3 — DJ-ready design worn like a fashion piece

can your handbag DJ? nik bentel unveils wearable sound system with speaker and mixer - 4 — the Mixer Bag transforms into a live audio console

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can your handbag DJ? nik bentel unveils wearable sound system with speaker and mixer - 5 — the Speaker Bag: a Bluetooth boombox you can wear

can your handbag DJ? nik bentel unveils wearable sound system with speaker and mixer - 6 — hand-assembled with exposed electronics and hardware

can your handbag DJ? nik bentel unveils wearable sound system with speaker and mixer - 7 — acrylic body, high-performance sound

nik-bentel-studio-electronic-handbags-sound-devices-speaker-mixer-designboom-1800-2 — retro tech toys inspire this sculptural handbag drop

can your handbag DJ? nik bentel unveils wearable sound system with speaker and mixer - 8 — a rave accessory for post-party survival

can your handbag DJ? nik bentel unveils wearable sound system with speaker and mixer - 9 — visible wiring pays tribute to circuit-bent gear

nik-bentel-studio-electronic-handbags-sound-devices-speaker-mixer-designboom-1800-3 — crafted in NYC with a nod to DIY synth culture

project info:

name: The Speaker and Mixer Bag

designer: Nik Bentel Studio | @nikbentelstudio

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