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Unitasker Wednesday: The Hollywood Purse Hook
So why do so many made-for-TV products claim to be European or in this case inspired by Hollywood? The Hollywood Purse Hook (the video is worth a visit to the site) is a very specific item that saves you from having to use the floor or an open seat to store your purse.
Well, if it is good enough for Hollywood, I guess it is good enough for us common folk. I’m sure Angelina Jolie, Reese Witherspoon, and Scarlett Johansson don’t leave their homes without their purse hook. So go pick one up so you don’t have to look like some sort of unsophisticated slob using a chair to hold your purse. But wait, there’s more! It comes with its very own velvet storage bag! Act fast supplies are limited.
via: Dr. Amie Ragan
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18 comments posted
Posted by Erin - 07/04/2007
That video is hysterical!!
Posted by Eric - 07/04/2007
Holy socks! It’s NOT $45?! Amazing!
Posted by Joan - 07/04/2007
My mother got me a couple of these at least 5 years ago, and told me she remembered them from the 1930s and 40s. New? Not at all. But a good idea, and far too small to be considered “clutter” even in a purse.
Posted by Mary - 07/04/2007
Only holds 35 pounds? It would never work for me! It’s the hideous faux diamond that really makes it an impossible purchase. At that price ($5, but didn’t check the shipping costs), I would consider getting one. I often meet up with friends at a food court for lunch. Not a floor you can put a fabric bag on, the back of the seats are round, the table is too tiny for four lunches and four purses, and I hate eating with purse on lap.
Posted by Kristina - 07/04/2007
I’m European, and I remember these hooks from the 80′s when we had to use them in our classrooms for our bookbags – so the teacher wouldn’t trip when walking between desks, and the bookbags would stay clean. This is definitely not a new invention, but yes, it’s European
Posted by Steven - 07/04/2007
My grandmother had one of these things thirty or forty years ago. I actually still have it, although I don’t ever use it since, you know, I’m a guy who doesn’t carry a purse. I’ve always thought it was a really good idea. The hype on that site, however, is hilariously bad.
Posted by jeffu - 07/04/2007
Yeah – it might be a good idea but it’s FUGGLY. Perhaps that’s why it’s the “Hollywood” purse hook.
Posted by QueitAlready - 07/04/2007
When will these people learn? If I wanted your website to make noise, I’d lick my finger and rub it on the screen.
Posted by Claire - 07/04/2007
I don’t think this is a useless item at all, though this example is spectacularly ugly. Many restaurants in London provide these hooks built into the table (or similarly small shelves) to put your bag. This means it can lean against your leg, you’re much more aware of it than on the floor. If they’d had them in the restaurant where I had my bag stolen back in September, it would have saved me a serious amount of stress and hassle.
Posted by Dr. Ragan, www.psychologyofclutter.com - 07/04/2007
I’m glad that others think this is a good idea. I sent this product in for a Unitasker Wednesday after I bought one and then couldn’t believe I bought one. I got mine from eBay a lot cheaper. I actually use mine 90% of the time I eat out. Every time I pull it out, my husband rolls his eyes and says, “You’ll buy anything.”
Posted by Adam Snider - 07/05/2007
Haha! I love that it’s a “luxurious” velvet bag. Because, you can’t carry your idiotic tools in a bag that doesn’t provide luxury!
Posted by Jude - 07/05/2007
I can’t believe people actually carry purses. I’ve always hated them. If it won’t fit in my pocket, I use a money belt or a backpack. Purses–yuck! I watch women carry purses which keeps them in a position where they can’t *do* anything with one arm. Talk about clutter.
Posted by Sarah - 07/05/2007
The Hollywood purse hooks are hideously ugly and cheaply made – I made the mistake of buying a set. A much better choice, though more expensive, (but worth it) is the PursePal version. These are seriously nicer and they donate to charity for each one sold. You can find at http://www.purse-pal.com
Posted by Genevieve - 07/16/2007
Too funny… I have one of these! I bought it years ago at Regal Greetings and Gifts for very little money. My mom (she’s French) found it, and told me excitedly that she had one when she was in her twenties – so yes, it’s European! Mine actually looks almost asian in its design: a beautiful lacquered butterfly, not at all cheap-looking. I use it a lot, and people never cease to comment on it. Mostly, they’ve never seen one before, and worry that my “make-up compact” will fall on the floor, so close to the edge of the table!
Posted by Rochelle - 07/20/2007
Their “dirty floor” selling point is pretty lame. They should market the security aspect of it – if your purse is hanging in front of you its much less likely to get stolen. Here in SF, we’ve had a big rash of purse thefts in restaurants. On every occasion, the purse was either hung off the back of the woman’s chair or underneath it.
Posted by Anna - 07/21/2007
I bought one of those Hollywood Purse Hooks – ugly is right!! They have much nicer ones (cheap, too – starting at $5.99) on zookhooks.com. I love the glitter shoe, and I got my mom the blue czech crystal one. She uses it all the time! Good invention, whoever invented it.
Posted by Louise - 08/09/2007
Defo not a new thing! I own a vintage one from the 1920′s bought from http://www.inmyhandbag.com, who sell vintage and new ones. They are UK based but do ship internationally so Hollywood is covered!
Posted by Louise - 08/21/2007
sorry I typed that url wrong!
its http://www.inmyhandbag.com
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