Locking Handbag Device

A locking handbag device comprising:

• a cut-resistant body comprised of an electromagnetic-shielding fabric, an interior space, and an opening providing access to the interior space;
• a fastener configured to selectively open and close the opening;
• and
• a locking mechanism configured to inhibit opening of the fastener when the locking mechanism is engaged, wherein the locking mechanism is activated when the fastener is fully closed and is selectively disengaged upon authentication by a user.

A method of using a locking handbag device, the method comprising the following steps:

• providing a locking handbag device comprised of a body comprised of an interior space, an opening providing access to the interior space, a fastener configured to selectively open and close the opening, and a locking mechanism configured to inhibit opening of the fastener when engaged;
• placing an item inside the interior space;
• closing the fastener to secure the opening closed;
• activating the locking mechanism by ensuring that the fastener is fully closed;
• using the locking mechanism to authenticate a user;
• and
• disengaging the locking mechanism upon successful authentication using the lock mechanism to allow the opening of the fastener to access to the interior space.