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The Speaker Bag and Mixer Bag by Nik Bentel reinterpret fashion accessories as functioning audio devices, transforming everyday carry into interactive design. Both pieces are constructed from clear acrylic, exposing the inner hardware as part of the aesthetic while allowing the technology to remain fully operational. One houses a portable Bluetooth speaker, while the other integrates a compact four-channel mixer, creating an unexpected fusion of style and sound.
Bentel emphasizes transparency and structure, drawing inspiration from electronic instruments and industrial components. The bags reveal wiring and circuitry as visual elements, challenging conventional ideas of concealment in fashion. When paired together, they form a portable DJ setup that blurs the boundaries between object, performance, and accessory. By combining utility with conceptual play, Bentel presents a collection that questions how design can reframe the ordinary into moments of cultural experimentation.
Image Credit: Nik Bentel Studio