Dave & Buster’s is widely recognized for its vibrant arcades and expansive prize walls; however, this holiday season, the entertainment powerhouse is making a significant entrance into the fashion arena. In partnership with the culture-focused creative studio Chain, the brand has introduced the Claw Purse — a limited-edition handbag inspired by the classic claw machine.
The purse is released concurrently with Dave & Buster’s launch of its trending Human Crane experience across more than 112 locations nationwide. The design serves as a couture tribute to the game: featuring a striking bright-orange exterior, transparent paneling that evokes the look of arcade glass, and a sculptural claw charm suspended within, resembling a prize awaiting retrieval. It is playful, glossy, and distinctly referential — an item that seamlessly blends camp with craftsmanship, all delivered with a knowing wink.
Debuting over the weekend at Chain’s buzzy Holiday House event, the accessory instantly drew the attention of stylists, creators, and fashion’s irony-friendly tastemakers. “Demna did the Chips bag and Spade made ketchup packets into a clutch,” Chain’s Chief Creative Officer Nicholas Kraft said, “so it only seemed right… to create a Claw Machine bag.” In an industry where humor has become its own language of luxury, this purse speaks fluently.
For Dave & Buster’s, the Claw Purse is a playful extension of brand identity — part fashion experiment, part nostalgic love letter. “We’re always looking for new ways to bring our guests into the experience,” said Melissa Powers, the brand’s Senior Director of Marketing. The result is an accessory that feels like a crossover between Y2K toy-core and modern pop-culture couture, designed for anyone who treats their wardrobe as a place to play.
