Alexander McQueen Crystal Lace Four-Ring Knuckle Box Clutch Bag Collector piece
By Alexander McQueen
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
This Alexander McQueen Skull Four-Ring Lace Box Clutch Bag is an absolute dream for anyone looking for a serious statement piece.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2013 Gold Glitter Leather Metal Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: 2013 Designer: Sarah Burton Manufacturer Style Name: Skull Four Ring Clutch Style: Clutch Handbag Color(s): Shades of gold, brown Line...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2013 Metallic Oil Slick Leather Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: 2013 Designer: Sarah Burton Manufacturer Style Name: Skull Four Ring Clutch Style: Clutch Handbag Color(s): Shades of gray, purple, gr...
Alexander Mcqueen Black Satin Knucle Ring Clutch Evening Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Alexander Mcqueen black satin knuckle ring clutch in excellent condition.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Skull ring bag Clutch oiled leather final coll
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Miami, FL
Sold out and just about impossible to find, this is one of the last creations of ALEXANDER McQUEEN. Oiled leather with the coveted ringed clutch.
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H 3.55 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN metallic blue leather 4-ring skull knuckleduster box clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN metallic blue leather 4-ring skull knuckleduster box clutch Reference: TGAS/A03745 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Alexander McQueen Model: Box clutch Materi...
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H 3.55 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN leopard print canvas 4-ring skull knuckleduster box clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN leopard print canvas 4-ring skull knuckleduster box clutch Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Alexander McQueen Model Name / Style: Box clutch Material: Fabric Colo...
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H 3.55 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN metallic blue leather 4-ring skull knuckleduster box clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN metallic blue leather 4-ring skull knuckleduster box clutch Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Alexander McQueen Model Name / Style: Box clutch Material: Fabric Col...
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H 13 in W 9.5 in D 4 in
Alexander McQueen Rose Pink Skull Jewel Four-Ring Soft Leather Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Houston, US
Brand: Alexander McQueen Gender: Ladies Measurements (W x H x D): 13.00" x 9.50" x 4.00" Weight: 440.00 grams Alexander Mcqueen Rose Pink Skull Jewel Four-ring Soft Leather...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN grey suede STUDDED CRYSTAL FOUR-RING SKULL Knuckle Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen 'Studded Four-Ring' clutch in grey suede with antique silver flat studs.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2013 Black Gold Leather Studded Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: F/W 2013 Designer: Sarah Burton Manufacturer Style Name: Skull Four Ring Clutch Style: Clutch Handbag Color(s): Shades of black, ...
Alexander McQueen Snakeskin Skull & Ring Closure Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Snakeskin Skull & Ring Closure Clutch Bag Unique styled trapezoid shaped bag in orange/red toned, with black snake skin with gold hardware, Two skulls and a roun...
Alexander McQueen Gold Studded Four Ring Knuckle Clutch Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2437 Comes With Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Card Only Model Knuckle Clutch Metal Gilt Length approx 24 cm Width approx 5 cm Condition Excellent Other Info Left to Right: ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Maroon Python Snakeskin Skull Knuckle Ring Duster Box Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Maroon Python Snakeskin Skull Knuckle Ring Duster Box Clutch Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Style: Clutch Color(s): Maroon exterior, Gold hardware, Gray ...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Knuckle Duster scaled leather crystal skull 4 ring box clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Knuckle Duster grey scaled leather crystal skull 4 ring box clutch Reference: YIKK/A00159 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Model: Knuckle Du...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Pink Satin Rose Gold Crystal Skull Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Pink Satin Rose Gold Crystal Skull Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch Brand/Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Designer: Alexander McQueen Manufacturer Style Name: Knuckle ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2010 Red Metallic Python Skull Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2010 Red Metallic Python Skull Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch Brand/Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: F/W 2010 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Box c...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2011 Black White Tweed Zipper Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2011 Black White Tweed Zipper Knuckle Ring Duster Clutch Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2011 Designer: Sarah Burton Style...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN A/W 2010 Gold Studded Leather Four-Ring Skull Knuckle Clutch
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN A/W 2010 Gold Studded Leather Four-Ring Skull Knuckle Clutch Estimated Retail: $2,490 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: F/W 2010 Style: Clut...
Alexander McQueen Four Ring Crystal Embellished Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Embellished Four Ring Evening Clutch - Crystal Embellished Lace - Four Ring Clutch - Suede Interior - Embossed logo to Outer - Embellished Outer hardware - Silv...
Alexander McQueen White Leather Studded Four Ring Knuckle Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Alexander McQueen clutch is truly incredible. The brand never fails to push the boundaries and this sleek clutch sparkles with features.
Alexander McQueen Snakeskin Clutch with Floral Ring Embellishments
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Newport, RI
Edgy McQueen clutch with floral ring embellishments in gorgeous multicolored snakeskin. Features stunning shades of brown, black, yellow and orange with a hardshell design. Condi...
Alexander McQueen embellished black leather four-ring clutch bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen embellished black leather four-ring clutch bag - Silver push-clasp fastening - Soft Black Calfskin Body with calfskin lining - Designed with silver and gold-tone h...
$49,900
H 7.6 in W 11.7 in D 3.9 in
Chanel Purple Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
AN EXQUISITE JUMBO CHANEL PURPLE ALLIGATOR CLASSIC DOUBLE FLAP BAG WITH GOLD TONE HARDWARE CHANEL. 2013-2014 Year. Crafted with precision using rare alligator leather, and touched wi...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Alexander McQueen black pleated wool jacket, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Introducing an exquisite Alexander McQueen evening jacket from the pre-fall 2004 collection. This jacket is a true masterpiece, showcasing the brand's signature craftsmanship and des...
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Aubergine Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rich, saturated Aubergine crocodile. Rarely produced this exquisite jewel toned beauty is a must have for any Hermes aficionado...
$32,643
H 10.04 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 SO Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1453 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanie...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile. The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle. No longer produced thi...
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
$775
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Missoni 1990s Turquoise Teal Blue Knit Vintage 90s Halter Top OR Skirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1990s MISSONI turquoise, teal, and blue signature rayon knit halter top OR skirt! Features bold vibrant shades of blue that are perfect on any skin tone. Simple slips ov...
Fendi New White Yellow Nano Baguette
By Fendi
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fendi white and yellow seabeds vertigo logo nano baguette, gold tone hardware. Detachable shoulder strap measures 22". With the clip it can be attached to a bigger bag. It's a flap ...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD 00's Structured Lace Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Milano, MILANO
00's structured rubbered lace mini tablier dress by Vivienne Westwood. Open back with string closure. Two big pockets at front. Wide cape with raw edges and shoulder pads. Zipper clo...
The subversive minaudiere known as the Four-Ring Clutch, introduced in 2009, captures the essence of the contradictions that Alexander McQueen so powerfully expressed: glamour and goth, elegance and edge. An artist, a visionary, a genius — McQueen was all these things. He was also, indisputably, a rebel, often referred to as l’enfant terrible by the French press. The bag’s row of skull rings takes its inspiration from knuckle dusters, a functional clasp with a whiff of danger.
McQueen used skulls (and bones) throughout his work, starting with his 1992 graduate collection, which focused on Jack the Ripper and his victims.
The skull, of course, is a memento mori, a reminder of death. McQueen frequently juxtaposed the glamour of the catwalk with intimations of our coming doom. His skull scarf appeared in his Spring 2003 collection. Inspired by the 1986 Roland Joffé film The Mission, the collection featured pirate looks and a shipwreck theme. The scarf soon became a must-have for celebrities and tastemakers, and it was reproduced by counterfeiters worldwide. The designer's handbags are equally edgy and chic, and his skull-clasp Four-Ring Clutch and other clutches featuring skull motifs have become iconic McQueen accessories.
Find a range of vintage Alexander McQueen Four-Ring Clutches and other handbags and accessories on 1stDibs.
British fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen, the original creative engine behind the Alexander McQueen label, was beloved for his expert tailoring and theatrical runway shows. After his suicide in 2010, fans left tributes to the man and his talents outside Alexander McQueen boutiques worldwide. Record-breaking crowds visited the posthumous retrospective of the designer’s work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Victoria and Albert in London.
The inspirations for vintage Alexander McQueen bags, dresses, jackets and other items came from many quarters — film, music, current events, history, his heritage and fashions of the past. The designer's runway presentations were not just displays of clothing but were personal expressions of the zeitgeist, often touching on our cultural anxieties and concerns. McQueen’s own thoughts and feelings about love, death, gender, genocide, colonialism, global warming and the extinction of species all appear in his pieces.
McQueen certainly shook up fashion; he was a born Rottweiler. His upbringing on a council estate in north London played a part, but his family was close and supportive, not dysfunctional. He was proud of his Scottish heritage: He was a defiant fashion warrior. His historical themes and shows — such as “Highland Rape,” 2002, which was inspired by England’s “rape of Scotland,” as McQueen called it — always invoked powerful reactions from his audience of fashion pros.
“What you see in the work is the person himself. And my heart is in my work,” McQueen told Harper’s Bazaar in 2007.
It is perhaps this heart, and the heart’s exposure, that drew the crowds and made McQueen's creations both popular and emotionally resonant. Because the work was personal and thus layered with feeling, the motifs — decorative embellishments and fabric choices — have meaning. In other words, in McQueen’s oeuvre, plaid is more than simply a pattern.
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Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.
Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.
Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.
Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.
The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.