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A protective bag, such as for a handbag, has configurable dimensions so that the protective bag can be conformed to the shape and size of the handbag. The width, depth, height and silhouette of the protective bag can be separately configured. The protective bag may have a rim that can be independent

A protective bag, such as for a handbag, has configurable dimensions so that the protective bag can be conformed to the shape and size of the handbag. The width, depth, height and silhouette of the protective bag can be separately configured. The protective bag may have a rim that can be independently configured. Accessory pockets and removable carriers such as a shoulder strap or a pair of handles may be part of the protective bag.

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1. A bag having a height, a width and a depth, comprising: a front panel,a back panel,a left panel,a right panel, anda base panel,each of the front, back, left, right and base panels having four edges,an edge of each of the front panel and the back panel connected to an edge of each of the left pane

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A bag having a height, a width and a depth, comprising: a front panel,a back panel,a left panel,a right panel, anda base panel,each of the front, back, left, right and base panels having four edges,an edge of each of the front panel and the back panel connected to an edge of each of the left panel and right panel,an edge of the base panel respectively connected to an edge of each of the front, back, left and right panels, thereby forming a compartment bounded by the front, back, left, right and base panels,each of the front and back panels having a first set of paired connectors along a first dimension, and a second set of paired connectors along a second dimension, the second dimension being perpendicular to the first dimension, each set of paired connectors for forming a pleat along a respective dimension when the paired connectors are connected to each other,whereby the first dimension of the compartment can be changed from a first size to a second size by connecting the first set of paired connectors of the front and back panels, and the second dimension of the compartment can be changed from a starting size to an ending size by connecting the second set of paired connectors of the front and back panels, the sizes of the first and second dimensions of the compartment being independently changeable, the compartment always having all interior angles no more than 90°. 2. The bag of claim 1, further comprising a rim having a perimeter extending along the top of each of the front, back, left and right panels, the length of the rim being configurable. 3. The bag of claim 1, further comprising an upper panel having a first closure, and wherein the left panel has a second closure, so that the orientation of the bag is selectable from a first orientation in which the upper panel serves as the top of the bag, and a second orientation in which the left panel serves as the top of the bag. 4. The bag of claim 1, wherein each of the front and back panels has a third set of paired connectors along the first dimension, and a fourth set of paired connectors along the second dimension, so that the size of the compartment along the first dimension can be changed from the second size to a third size by connecting the third set of paired connectors, and the size of the compartment along the second dimension can be changed from the ending size to an ultimate size by connecting the fourth set of paired connectors, the compartment always having all interior angles no more than 90°. 5. The bag of claim 4, wherein the paired connectors are chosen from snaps, hook and loop fasteners, zippers, magnets, laces, and buttons/buttonholes. 6. The bag of claim 1, further comprising at least one pocket. 7. The bag of claim 6, wherein the pocket is configurable in two dimensions. 8. The bag of claim 1, further comprising a carrier selected from a shoulder strap and a pair of handles. 9. The bag of claim 8, wherein the carrier is removable. 10. The bag of claim 1, wherein the left and right panels form a pleat along the first dimension when the bag is changed from the first size to the second size. 11. The bag of claim 1, wherein the left and right panels each have a third set of paired connectors along a third dimension, the third dimension being orthogonal to each of the first and second dimensions, each set of paired connectors for forming a pleat along a respective dimension when the paired connectors are connected to each other. 12. The bag of claim 11, wherein the paired connectors are chosen from snaps, hook and loop fasteners, zippers, magnets, laces, and buttons/buttonholes. 13. The bag of claim 1, wherein the paired connectors are chosen from snaps, hook and loop fasteners, zippers, magnets, laces, and buttons/buttonholes. 14. The bag of claim 1, wherein the front and back panels are made of a non-rigid material. 15. A bag, comprising: a front panel having a top edge and a U-shaped edge;a back panel having a top edge and a U-shaped edge;each of the front and back panels having a first set of paired connectors along a first dimension, and a second set of paired connectors along a second dimension, the second dimension being perpendicular to the first dimension, each of the first and second set of paired connectors for forming a pleat along a respective dimension when the paired connectors are connected to each other,a depth panel having a rectangular shape, a first edge of the depth panel connected to the U-shaped edge of the front panel, a second edge of the depth panel connected to the U-shaped edge of the back panel, the first and second edges of the depth panel being on opposing sides, thereby forming a compartment bounded by the front, back, left and depth panels,the depth panel having a left closure along its left side and a right closure along its right side, the left closure forming a left opening in the depth panel when opened, and the right closure forming a right opening in the depth panel when opened,a left extension pocket connected to the left opening in the depth panel;a right extension pocket connected to the right opening in the depth panel;wherein the bag is adjustable between a first state and a second state, the first state in which the silhouette of the bag is determined by the U-shaped edges of the front and back panels when the left and right closures are closed, the second state in which the silhouette of the bag is determined by the left and right extension pockets respectively pulled through the left and right openings when the left and right closures are opened, andthe first dimension of the compartment can be changed from a first size to a second size by connecting the first set of paired connectors of the front and back panels, and the second dimension of the compartment can be changed from a starting size to an ending size by connecting the second set of paired connectors of the front and back panels, the sizes of the first and second dimensions of the compartment being independently changeable. 16. The bag of claim 15, further comprising a rim having a perimeter extending along the top of each of the front and back panels, the length of the rim being configurable. 17. The bag of claim 15, further comprising a carrier selected from a shoulder strap and a pair of handles. 18. The bag of claim 15, wherein each of the left and right closures is a zipper.