CES 2026: Would you spend $9K on this OLED smart purse?
The Future of Fashion: A High-Tech Handbag
Would you shell out over $9,000 for a purse? It might sound extravagant, but the Infinity purse, a high-end French creation by Richard Peuty, is more than just a bag. It's a statement piece that blends fashion and technology, featuring an embedded OLED display that transforms it into a glowing, animated accessory. I had the chance to see it up close at CES, and it immediately caught my eye as one of the show's most delightfully unnecessary ideas.
While the Infinity's entry-level Kickstarter tiers start at around $800, the top-end Atelier Edition surpasses $9,000, firmly placing it in the luxury handbag category. This highest tier isn't about value; it's about exclusivity, with limited production and hand-assembly in France. The craftsmanship is where Infinity truly shines, with full-grain leather sourced and assembled in Europe, emphasizing longevity and repairability over fast fashion.
At first glance, Infinity appears to be a structured, high-end leather handbag. The OLED panel is seamlessly integrated into the front, framed by clean stitching and metal hardware, ensuring the tech doesn't overpower the design. But here's where it gets controversial: the OLED panel is not just a static display. It can be customized and controlled through the Infinity app on your phone, allowing you to change the display and adapt it to your style and trends over time, rather than replacing the entire bag.
The OLED panel is protected by a textured layer that feels like leather, not glass, so you never feel like you're touching a screen. The bag supports wireless charging, offers six to eight hours of continuous display time, and connects via Bluetooth Low Energy. The idea is that the technology disappears until you want it, leaving the craftsmanship to do the talking.
It's undeniably a little ridiculous, but it's also very intentional. It's aimed at buyers who already spend thousands on handbags and want something unique and no one else at dinner has. So, would you spend $9K on this OLED smart purse? The choice is yours, and the comments section is open for discussion!
