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What is the difference between a clutch and a purse?
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The difference between a clutch and a purse is how you carry them. Generally, a clutch is a small bag designed to be toted in your hand, while a purse is any small handbag. In addition to clutches, purses include bags with handles and straps that allow them to be carried on your shoulder, slung on your arm or across your body. Explore a large selection of handbags on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Fendi baguette limited edition like new
By Fendi
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Fendi gold embroidered baguette with buckle details in stones.
Like-new condition, limited edition
Gold leather handle, blue interior
Measures 26 x 17 x 5 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
French Art nouveau pouch bag, silver plate
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
French Art Nouveau silver-plate pouch
Elegant silver-plate purse or pouch with a gold patina, made around the 1920s. The succession of metal rings that make up the chain are supporte...
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1920s French Clutches
Chanel Nano Kelly Bag NEW Lilac Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this NEW Chanel Nano Kelly Bag:
- Brand: Chanel
- Model: Nano Kelly
- Color: Lilac
- Year: 2024
- Condition...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle.
Approximate Measure...
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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags
Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
Investment Piece and Great Deal
SKU 33301488
Comes With Hermès Dust Bag, Keys,Padlock,Clochette
Date 2007
Model Birkin 35
Serial Number [K]
Metal Palladium
Materials Crocodile Leath...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Camellia Embossed Wallet On Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stylish clutch wallet is finely crafted of camellia embossed black lambskin leather. The wallet features a long silver chain link shoulder strap threaded with leather and a fron...
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