Chicago, IL & Detroit, MI — The Grater Guys, a veteran owned small business, today announced the launch of the world’s first cheese grater purse: a patent-pending fashion accessory that blends playful rivalry energy with genuine style. Designed for fans in Chicago, Detroit, Minnesota, and beyond, the purse arrives just in time for football preseason and is available exclusively on Etsy.
The idea began at a national football awards event, when 2025 Fan of the Year Jonathan Otten wanted his wife to carry a standout accessory. The prototype he created with longtime friend Chris Kava turned so many heads that the pair spent the following year refining the design, pursuing patent protection, and preparing for launch.
A fresh take on fan fashion
Crafted from a highly flexible, durable material, the lightweight purse resembles the classic kitchen tool — with a sleek, stylish finish that makes it both humorous and genuinely fashionable. It debuts in a single size with multiple baseplate styles and strap options, and each purse can be personalized with readily available licensed accessories such as team-themed straps, charms, and jibbitz-style embellishments. Matching cheese grater dangle earrings complete the look.
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